Heritage Week in BC is here (from February 17 to 23, 2025) with events hosted by culture and heritage organizations across the province.

It was on this day, January 8, 1968 that the Pacific Coliseum opened in Vancouver. Photos from the City of Vancouver Archives.

A collection of photos and historical tidbits from Vancouver in 1925, 100 years ago. A look back at the city through images and more.

Tour of 8 properties June 1, 2024 during the popular self-guided Vancouver Heritage House Tour in Kerrisdale, Artubus Ridge, and Marpole

Playland Amusement Park will soon have Canada’s fastest electric launch coaster – the ThunderVolt, which is anticipated to open in July, 2024

There’s a beautiful group of trees on the edge of Coal Harbour in Downtown Vancouver that hold very special meaning: A group of cherry blossoms known as Cherry Grove, located at Devonian Harbour Park near the entrance to Stanley Park, was the world’s first-known AIDS memorial. “The first fallen pink petals were followed by too […]

Join Surrey Archives on February 8, 2024 for the film screening of the documentary Unarchived, highlighting untold history. Free admission.

102 year old Star Weekly neon sign in Vancouver along Commercial Drive inspired a look back at some City of Vancouver archives photos

Collection of images and tidbits from Vancouver in 1924, 100 years ago. Sourced from Vancouver Archives & Chuck Davis History of Metropolitan Vancouver.

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours presents the Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour! This is a blend of history, architecture, scandalous tales, and delicious hot chocolate.