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Colonial Turned Tourism: Old Pictures from Vancouver’s Iconic Gastown

May 12, 2022 Nataliya Radke

If Vancouver is known for one thing, it’s Gastown. And maybe the rain. But mostly Gastown. From the iconic steam-powered clock to the oddly cozy atmosphere of the brick buildings and streets, Gastown has rightfully […]

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Gone in Minutes: Pictures from the Great Vancouver Fire of 1886

March 31, 2022 Nataliya Radke

Vancouver is known for a lot of things. Its never-ending rain, sprawling mountain ranges, or the iconic three-note chime of the SkyTrain as its doors close. Yet the fire that razed the young city to […]

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Old Photographs of Storefronts in Vancouver (1885-1910)

February 17, 2022 admin

The Vancouver Archives are some of the best city archives in Canada, displaying thousands of images from around Vancouver, British Columbia and even the rest of Canada. Each time I visit I get lost in […]

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Old Photographs of Cars in Vancouver from 1920-1939 (Gallery)

February 4, 2022 admin

On my latest visit to the Vancouver Archives, I was browsing more images of cars from Vancouver and the surrounding area. I found that there were so many amazing photos the first time that I […]

1915-Car on Georgia Viaduct, Sun Tower in background
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Old Photographs of Cars in Vancouver from 1900-1920 (Gallery)

January 6, 2022 admin

As someone who loves browsing archival imagery of Canada’s past, searching through the Vancouver Archives is a real treat. The website has so many amazing images dating back to the mid 19th century until now, […]

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Old Photographs of Christmas Trees and Lights in Vancouver (Gallery)

December 9, 2021 Tara Collum

When a tornado hit Ontario this summer, a video uploaded to TikTok showed the devastation on a house with the Christmas lights still up. A commenter snidely cracked, even the tornado couldn’t take the lights […]

Old Photographs of Restaurants in Vancouver (Gallery)
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Old Photographs of Restaurants in Vancouver (Gallery)

November 25, 2021 admin

The City of Vancouver Archives are a great resource for those looking to find out about the city’s past or for those just looking to browse some incredible images from the city’s past 200 years […]

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Old Photographs of Camping in British Columbia (Gallery)

November 11, 2021 Tara Collum

From pristine provincial parks to secluded campgrounds, from roughing it in the bush to glamping in a yurt, British Columbia is a perfect province for camping, RVing, and living the van life. The Vancouver Archives […]

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Old Photographs of Churches in Vancouver (Gallery)

October 28, 2021 Tara Collum

When going to a new city, or being a tourist in your own hometown, churches are always something worthwhile to put on your sightseeing bucket list. Churches of every possible domination are a part of […]

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Old Photographs of Bridges in Vancouver (Gallery)

October 14, 2021 Tara Collum

From utilitarian highway bridges to showstopping landmarks and historic viaducts, Vancouver is awash with bridges. A necessity to connect the islands and the mainland, the bridges of the West Coast are marvels of engineering, construction, […]

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