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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 kno...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
This Mansion Is Considered One Of The Most Haunted Places In Vancouver
Located at the corner of Davie and Nicola Streets, the Gabriola House greets passersby with its ominous presence. Once upon a time, there were a ...
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...