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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...
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...
19 FREE Holiday Events to Add to Your Bucket List in Metro Vancouver
The holidays can feel costly, but there are tons of free things to do and enjoy in Metro Vancouver to capture the festive spirit – without ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
604 Now Launches New Website To Offer an Enhanced Experience to Metro Vancouver Residents
VANCOUVER, BC – 604 Now, a leading online source of news, events, and lifestyle information for the Metro Vancouver region, is proud to ann...
12 Vintage Photos Of The Pacific National Exhibition From 80s
Visiting the Pacific National Exhibition has been an annual tradition for many families for over a century now. The highly-anticipated event retu...