Kitsilano, or “Kits” as it’s more commonly known to locals, is all about yoga, biking, organic eateries and yes of course, the beach.
Kits is the place to be—especially during the summer months, and it’s a very popular tourist attraction. Let’s take a look at what the neighbourhood used to look like years ago.
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This photo was taken in 1909 and shows workers clearing the area to create a street line for cars on 4th Avenue near Waterloo Street.
This is what Kits Beach looked like back in 1915. Today, it is one of the top city beaches in the world. It’s the perfect place for getting in a workout—whether that’s swimming, yoga, or beach volleyball.
This photo shows the popular Kitsilano swimming pool in 1930, it was even busy back then!
Here we see beach-goers hanging out near the bath house at Kits Beach in 1964.
This photo was taken sometime in the 1960s of a street parade on Cornwall Street.
Here is a Kits apartment building in 1975.
This photo shows storefronts along Bayswater Street and Broadway, in 1977.
What are your favorite memories or stories of Kitsilano? Let us know in the comments below!
Photos: City of Vancouver Archives
