History

Stanley Park Once Had A Zoo And Here's What It Was Like
When taking a stroll through Vancouver’s most iconic park, it’s hard to believe it was once home to a zoo that carried more than 50 species of animals. Less than...
Vintage Photos Of Stanley Park From Over A Century Ago
Stanley Park has a lot of rich history in Vancouver and has frequently been ranked as one of the most beautiful city park in the world. Unlike ot...
Throwback: YVR Airport Then and Now
They say everything changes over time, and YVR Airport is no exception! Below is a picture of the ultra popular YVR Airport in back in the 60s an...
Driving on the Sea to Sky Highway in the 50s Looked Like a Rocky Adventure
Sea to Sky Highway is known as scenic cliffside drive showcasing “Beautiful B.C.” It’s interesting to see it through the eyes o...

One of BC's Oldest Hotels Is Also One of The Most Haunted
Hume Hotel is one of the province’s oldest hotels which also makes sense why people consider it to be one of the most haunted places too. The h...

5 Ghost Stories From One of BC's Most Haunted Buildings: Waterfront Station
Despite its relatively young age, Vancouver’s buildings have plenty of history to tell and Waterfront Station is no exception. First built ...

This Century-Old Theatre May Be One of the Most Haunted Spots in Vancouver
The Orpheum Theatre, which is located down Granville Street, is surely one of the city’s great venues. Since opening in the late 1920′s, it h...

English Bay Once Had A Pier But Here's What Happened To It
How surprised would you be to learn that there was once a pier at English Bay? As a matter of fact, there were 2 piers. Up until the 1950s, one...

5 Abandoned Ghost Towns In British Columbia
Empty streets and tattered houses with only remnants of the place it used to be, ghost towns are eerie and filled with history. Here’s a few yo...

This Historical Burnaby Restaurant Was Once A Funeral Chapel
You may have been to this popular restaurant in Burnaby (or even just driven by it) without realizing that it has quite the history. And an eerie...

Discover the Most Valuable $2 Canadian Coins Worth Money
Calling all coin collectors (or those looking to get into the hobby). If you find any of these valuable $2 Canadian coins in your wallet, youR...

The History Behind The Othello Tunnels
Perhaps you’ve recognized them from Rambo: First Blood, Cabin In The Woods, or just seen them on a “Vancouver Must-Do” list. E...

White Rock Used To Host Epic Sandcastle Competitions Every Summer
Captivating photos have emerged, showcasing colossal sand sculptures at White Rock beach. These awe-inspiring images transport us back to the era...

Closed Metro Vancouver Restaurants You Still Miss Today
There have been so many great restaurants that have come and gone in the Vancouver area and some we still hold near and dear in our hearts long a...

A Look Back At The Iconic Lions Gate Bridge Being Built VS. Now
The Lions Gate Bridge, opened in 1938, officially known as the First Narrows Bridge, is a suspension bridge that crosses the first narrows of Bur...

The Last Time Vancouver Had A White Christmas
A white Christmas is so rare in Vancouver that in the last twenty years, we’ve only experienced it on three occasions. However, the majority of...