There is just over a week left in 2014 and as we look back at the year we just had, and look forward at what might come in 2015 — and we all still await hoverboards as shown Back to the Future‘s version of 2015 — I thought I would time hop back to Vancouver in 1915 to see what life was like 100 years ago.
15 Photos of Vancouver in 1915
In 1915 Vancouver saw the last spike of the Canadian Northern Railway (running from Quebec to Vancouver) driven at Basque, BC, near Ashcroft; the Vancouver Millionaires win the Stanley Cup in the Denman Arena, led by the scoring of Cyclone Taylor; the first Georgia Viaduct opened; the North Shore’s Marine Drive was opened by Premier Richard McBride; former US President Teddy Roosevelt and his wife visited Vancouver; and more. [Source]
English Bay. Archives# CVA 1376-109.
Wooden road and sidewalk in Kerrisdale. Archives# CVA 660-329. John Davidson photo.
Car on the Georgia Viaduct, Sun Tower in the background. Archives# CVA 99-18.
Nelson Street, Downtown Vancouver. Archives# Str P181.2.
Vancouver Rowing Club in Coal Harbour, Denman Arena in the background. Archives# CVA 99-1029.
A parade on Hastings, looking east from Carrall. Archives# CVA 371-1022.
Hastings Street viaduct, BC Sugar Refinery in the distance. Archives# SGN 1125.
29th Vancouver Battalion marching on Pender Street at the C.P.R. crossing. Archives# Mil P98. Stuart Thomson photo.
Passengers boarding a North Vancouver ferry. Archives# SGN 1124.
A sea plane on the water in Coal Harbour. Archives #Air P73.2.
Portion of fire damaged section of Connaught Bridge [Cambie Street Bridge, collapsed in False Creek]. Archives# SGN 996.1.
University Avenue (4th Ave) Diversion. Archives# CVA 371-819.
Residences in the 4100 block of West 12th Ave. Archives# SGN 353.
Touring car at Hollow Tree in Stanley Park. Archives# CVA 677-75.
Capilano Suspension Bridge. Archives# CVA 660-276. John Davidson photo.
It was a big year for tourism is Squamish, which already has a the title of being Canada’s Outdoor Recreation Capital. In May this past year, the Sea to Sky Gondola opened to the public, offering new views and activities over 880 meters above sea level. Looking out at Howe Sound and the Stawamus Chief, the Sea to Sky Gondola’s Summit Lodge offers services, amenities, and craft beer after you’ve enjoyed your stroll, hike, or snowshoe. Many people have enjoyed this latest attraction and I’ve found photos that illustrate this beautiful new destination.
Sea to Sky Gondola Photos
Follow the Sea to Sky Gondola on Facebook and Twitter for information about their winter season.
The holidays are here, which in Vancouver means damp weather, shopping crowds, ice skating, and gathering with friends and family for drinks, games, meals, and good times. Unfortunately this is also prime cold and flu season which is why Rexall has offered up a Winter Prize Pack for one Miss604 reader to navigate the holidays in good health.
Win a Winter Prize Pack from Rexall and Air Miles
The prize pack from Rexall along with Air Miles, which you can now collect in-store, includes $60 worth of Be Better products and accessories:
- Be Better Argan Oil Body Wash
- Be Better Argan Oil Hand and Body Lotion
- Be Better Argan Oil Hand Soap
- Be Better Argan Oil Balm
- Be Better Argan Oil Lip Balms
- Be Better Argan Oil Night Cream
- Be Better Sunscreen
- Body Loofah
- Cotton Moisture Lock Gloves
Here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
- Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
Rexall has almost 40 stores all around BC with 3 in Downtown Vancouver. Follow Rexall on Twitter and Facebook along with Air Miles on Twitter and Facebook for more information about their offers this season.
I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Monday, December 29, 2014.
Update The winner is Carrie!
It’s always fun to ring in the New Year with the ones you love, and if your nearest and dearest are too young to head to the hottest club party or themed ballroom bash, here are a few family-friendly options for saying goodbye to 2014 and welcoming 2015 all together:
Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Events in Vancouver
Robson Square
Where Robson Square Ice Rink, Lower Plaza (Robson between Hornby and Howe)
When December 31st from 4:00pm to 8:00pm with an early countdown at 7:30pm.
Cost Free
Details Ice skating, kid’s crafts (build your own noise maker), live music from Rumba Calzada, early countdown, then 8:30pm to 10:30pm The Freshest DJ’s spin for those who stick around to ice skate. The rink will be open until 11:00pm.
Grouse Mountain
Where Grouse Mountain
When December 31st from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Cost Tickets are required to take the SkyRide up to then enjoy the included activities up top. Access to New Year’s Eve festivities is included with your Annual Local’s Pass, Y2Play or Winter Season Pass.
Details Entertainment and fun for all ages, with ice skating outdoors, a live DJ, fire dancing performances, a scavenger hunt, and along with a special 9:00pm early countdown. Dick Clark’s New Year’s Eve broadcast with Ryan Seacrest will be playing in the Theatre in the Sky until 10:00pm.
Mount Seymour
Where Mount Seymour Family First Night
When December 31st from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Cost $15 per person (children two and under are free), includes tobogganing. Add-ons: $10 Snowtubing, $20 Chocolate Fondue Tour.
Details Enjoy tubing and tobogganing, live entertainment on the main stage by children’s performers, a magic show, a fire spinning routine, a daring highline balancing act or venture into the woods with your family on an intriguing Snowquest.Cozy up to the warmth of Mt Seymour fire pits and indulge in fresh hot apple cider and s’mores. Fireworks finale is at 9:00pm. Mount Seymour will also run a shuttle bus service.
Bright Nights in Stanley Park
In case you missed the impressive holiday light display and Christmas train in Stanley Park, Bright Nights will be open on New Year’s Eve from 3:00pm to 10:00pm.
Ice Skating in Surrey
While there isn’t an early countdown or fireworks planned, the whole family can get together for a skate at the Winter Ice Palace in Cloverdale or the Snowflake Skate in Newton, both open 12:00pm to 4:00pm on December 31st.
