The Death and Life of Granville Street

by Rebecca Bollwitt Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 — 1:36pm PDT

Our favourite local history tour company is teaming up with award-winning author Aaron Chapman for a new, limited-time tour in the heart of Vancouver’s entertainment district. Join Forbidden Tours for The Death and Life of Granville Street on Saturdays in September.

Granville Street Neon Vancouver Archives Photo — 1959 – B.C. Jennings Photographer – Vancouver Archives # CVA 672-1

The Death and Life of Granville Street

Dates: Saturdays September 5, 12, and 19, 2026 at 1:00pm
Location: Meet outside Vancouver City Centre SkyTrain Station (725 W Georgia St)
Tickets: Available online now, book for $35 per person.

Chapman will be joined by Forbidden Vancouver founder Will Woods on a stroll where you’ll discover the layers of history hiding in plain sight, from vaudeville stages and movie palaces to Art Deco architecture and urban planning experiments. From neon signs and Hollywood stars who played Theatre Row to the loss of icons like the Birks Building and Second Hotel Vancouver and much more.

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