History
A Walk Through Granville Island Nearly 100 Years Ago
Granville Island is a hub for shopping and entertainment—making it a local favourite and hot spot for tourists. Historically though, it was known as Industrial Island, and then changed to...
A Walk Through Gastown History from 145 Years Ago
Gastown is one of the trendiest areas in the downtown core, bustling with fashion boutiques, restaurants, nightclubs, professional offices and ho...
Looking Back at The 1996 "Storm of the Century" In Vancouver & Victoria
As Vancouver plowed through 2020’s first week of snow, the city faced the “storm of the century” in 1996. It was on December 28...
The Last Time Vancouver Had A White Christmas
A white Christmas is so rare in Vancouver that in the last thirty years, we’ve only experienced it on four occasions. The last time this occurr...
Take A Look At The SkyTrain Car That Princess Diana Graced In '86
Expo 86 put the City of Vancouver on the world stage. The world witnessed the greatest technological advancements in transportation against the r...
The Last Time The Fraser River Froze Over
We’ve had a warmer winter than usual, but there was a time where things were very very cold. Although it’s not uncommon for ice to float ...
A Look Back at Playdium Metrotown Will Give You All The Feels
If you grew up in the Lower Mainland, then you probably remember the best arcade spot in Burnaby – Playdium at Metrotown. The arcade mecca ...
This Ugly Ruin Was Once Surrey's Version of the Granville Island Public Market
Though you may not know it, Surrey used to have a vibrant Public Market. The market was closed in the 1990’s. Where for the next 19 years the...
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 s...
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...
Vancouver Used To Have A Massive 2,400 Foot Tunnel Running Beneath It
It may come as a shock to some, but not all of Vancouver’s history sits above ground. In fact, one of its most fascinating relics was desig...