Vancouver is home to more than 250 parks that range in size from small neighbourhood green spaces to large flagship natural areas and everything in between. According to the Vancouver Park Board, all of these spaces account for approximately eleven percent of Vancouver’s landmass. They provide opportunities for recreation, to connect with nature and a reprieve from the bustle of a large urban metropolis. While Stanley Park, the city’s largest and most famous, was Vancouver’s first official park, it was far from the last. Vancouverites have been enjoying their parks since 1871, the year Stanley Park was officially transferred to the City of Vancouver to be used as a public park. I hope you enjoy this collection of historical photographs featuring twenty different parks and natural areas from in and around Vancouver.
The photos above were collected from the City of Vancouver Archives. If you’re interested, additional information can be found for each photograph on their website. Stay tuned for additional posts featuring historical photos from Vancouver, British Columbia, and across Western Canada. We’d love to know what you think in the comment section below.
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