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Old Photographs of the Hudson Bay Company from the West Coast (1863-1944)

July 2, 2026 Tyler Dixon

Few organizations have left a larger mark on British Columbia’s history than the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC). From fur trading posts and steamships to department stores and delivery trucks, the company’s story is closely tied […]

Old Photographs of Totem Poles from B.C.'s West Coast (1890-1987)
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Old Photographs of Totem Poles from B.C.’s West Coast (1890-1987)

October 2, 2025 Tyler Dixon

Totem poles are among the most iconic cultural treasures of the Pacific Northwest, rising tall against the dramatic landscapes of British Columbia. Carved from massive Red Cedar trees, these poles are not merely works of […]

Old Photographs of Lighthouses from BC's West Coast
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Old Photographs of Lighthouses from BC’s West Coast

May 1, 2025 Tyler Dixon

Rooted along the rugged shoreline of British Columbia’s west coast, lighthouses have long served as vital guardians of maritime safety. Scattered from the southern tip of Vancouver Island to the remote inlets of the northern […]

Old Photographs from Robson Street (1901-1986)
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Old Photographs from Robson Street (1901-1986)

August 29, 2024 Tyler Dixon

Robson Street gets its name from John Robson who was British Columbia’s Premier from 1889-1892. It was one of the first streets in Vancouver and you can trace its commercial roots back to 1895 when railroad […]

Old Photographs from Gastown (1880-1987)
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Old Photographs from Gastown (1880-1987)

August 1, 2024 Tyler Dixon

Gastown has the distinction of being Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood. The neighbourhood earned its name thanks to Captain John Deighton, an English mariner and saloon keeper. Captain John had a reputation for being rather talkative and […]

Vintage Photographs from Vancouver's Most Popular Beaches
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Vintage Photographs from Vancouver’s Most Popular Beaches

July 4, 2024 Tyler Dixon

Popularity is just a matter of opinion. In the case of Vancouver’s beaches though, we think you’ll agree with the choices on this list. People have long been drawn to Vancouver’s various beaches to relax, […]

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Old Photographs of Hiking in British Columbia

January 4, 2024 Tyler Dixon

British Columbia, blessed with a unique geographical setting, offers unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation. With the magnificent backdrop of the mountains and ocean, picturesque hiking trails are a mere stone’s throw away. As we present […]

Joe Fortes
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Winter West Coast Oysters at Joe Fortes: Tasting the Difference

December 12, 2022 Bronwyn Lewis

Joe Fortes Seafood and Chop House is rightly a Vancouver institution and a destination for exquisite seafood. It first opened in 1985, a hundred years after its namesake Seraphim “Joe” Fortes first arrived in Vancouver. […]

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“Five Minutes With” West Coast Funk band, Gnarfunkel

March 4, 2022 Demian Vernieri

Gnarfunkel is a Vancouver-based band making waves with their electrifying live shows and unique melange of musical styles. Their sound incorporates elements of funk, psychedelic rock, hip-hop, Latin rhythms, and eastern tonalities in a sound […]

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