Most people know Vancouver for its cityscape, incredible coastal views, and the constant backdrop of mountains.
But what you don’t often see are the hidden Vancouver gems: the community as it used to be, the quirky street life, and constantly changing urban landscape that makes up Vancouver as it is today.
We’ve rounded up a couple of Instagram accounts that showcase the quirkiest, most enchanting parts of our city.
Fred Herzog
A throwback right into the early 1900’s, Fred Herzog’s pictures are aesthetically pleasing and offer a glimpse into the ever-changing urban community in the early days.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BL1mBo8D4C9/?taken-by=fredherzogphotography
https://www.instagram.com/p/BbnXBsDlymE/?taken-by=fredherzogphotography
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYJh50QFiy0/?taken-by=fredherzogphotography
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Gates and Garages
An account entirely dedicated to the peak of architectural brilliance and the preservation of said buildings, it showcases a variety of gates and garages around East Vancouver.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BPCJ52ChaZs/?taken-by=gatesandgarages
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYATMdvjngY/?taken-by=gatesandgarages
Time Hole Vancouver
A juxtaposition of old and new, Colin Steele focuses on discovering hidden portals that show us our past, through a variety of spots around Vancouver.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BegRC25lRGr/?taken-by=timeholevancouver
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd_UTxmjuCN/?taken-by=timeholevancouver
Fonts of Vancouver
A collection of the enchanting fonts found on historic looking buildings around West Vancouver, Fonts of Vancouver proudly showcases a time capsule right into the West End.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVxaGAEAV7u/?taken-by=fontsofvancouver
https://www.instagram.com/p/BU-FfPTg1LR/?taken-by=fontsofvancouver
Bathrooms of YVR
Exactly what it sounds like. A selection of bathroom reviews from all around Vancouver, rated on their cleanliness,cost, and aesthetic.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BJV50Kvh_27/?taken-by=bathroomsofyvr
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLKYP8NBLLI/?taken-by=bathroomsofyvr
Built Vancouver
A stark contrast of colours and textures, Built Vancouver offers up walls around the city that are both tasteful and decorative.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BeA09uYHfhJ/?taken-by=built.vancouver
https://www.instagram.com/p/BbCLUgrnAHj/?taken-by=built.vancouver
Alfred Drinking Coffee
A picture version of a time-lapse, Alfred Zagloul has a picture of himself drinking a different coffee every day (hence the literal title), with a review of the coffee in the caption.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ben0GsunH82/?taken-by=alfreddrinkingcoffee
https://www.instagram.com/p/BeV03cDn-H8/?taken-by=alfreddrinkingcoffee
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