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granville island
Jan 3, 2024

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...

weather warnings in B.C. are in effect
Dec 12, 2023

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...

Princess Diana
Dec 5, 2023

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...

Fraser River Frozen
Dec 1, 2023

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 ...

playdium
Nov 22, 2023

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 Zoo
Nov 5, 2023

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...

sea to sky highway 1957
Oct 29, 2023

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...

haunted hume hotel

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...

Haunted Waterfront Station
Oct 15, 2023

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 ...

Canada Post Office
Oct 6, 2023

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...

Gabriola House

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 pier
Aug 28, 2023

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...