Archive for the category "history"

Vancouver in 1916: 100 Years Ago in Vancouver

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As we ring in the new year, we often look back as we move forward. Thanks to the late, great Chuck Davis for his History of Metropolitan Vancouver, and the City of Vancouver Archives, we can take note of some major events and milestones that happened 100 years ago in Vancouver: Vancouver in 1916 February […]

Dickens Christmas at Britannia Mine Museum

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Britannia Mine Museum, just under 1 hour from Vancouver up the scenic Sea to Sky Highway, is hosting a Victorian-themed Dickens Christmas. This national historic site will feature a whimsical miniature village display for the holidays, visits with Santa, and more! Dickens Christmas at Britannia Mine Museum The Victorian-themed Dickens Christmas’ miniature ceramic village window […]

Removing Scotch Broom in Stanley Park

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This post has been contributed by Samuel Cousins, Stewardship Coordinator Stanley Park Ecology Society (“SPES”). I have been following SPES since I moved into the West End a decade ago and I have been a member for three years. I wanted to offer the team an opportunity to share their news, events, and work so […]

Heritage Holiday at Fort Langley This Christmas

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Fort Langley National Historic Site presents Heritage Holiday at the Fort this Christmas complete with storytelling, crafts, tree decorating, and roasted chestnuts. Heritage Holiday at Fort Langley Where: 23433 Mavis Ave, Fort Langley When: December 19 – January 3, 10:00am to 5:00pm (closed December 25, 26, and January 1) Admission: Regular rates apply Pick up […]

Granville and Robson 1969 Then and Now

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Robson and Granville on May 4, 1969 Photographer: Ernie H. Reksten Archives: #2010-006.097 This image made available by the City of Vancouver Archives. Click here for the large version, to spot stores like House of Christmas, Manly Hat Shop, and Ladies City. This intersection sure has changed over the years. In the 1970s it became […]