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How The Vancouver Skyline Has Transformed Over The Years

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Photo: Jonathan F.V. / 604 Now Flickr Pool

The City of Vancouver has evolved a lot over the years since Captain George Vancouver first arrived here back in the late 1700s.

Check out these impressive aerial shots of the stunning Vancouver skyline throughout the decades to watch how the city has progressed from the 1940s until today.

Vancouver’s Skyline Over The Years

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1940s

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Photo: City of Vancouver Archives

1950s

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Photo: City of Vancouver Archives

1960s

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Photo: City of Vancouver Archives

1970s

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Photo: City of Vancouver Archives

1980s

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Photo: City of Vancouver Archives

1990s

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Photo: City of Vancouver Archives

Now

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Photo: Greg Thomas/604 Now Flickr Pool

For more cool photos from Vancouver’s past, check out the fascinating history behind Science World, these retro photos from Expo 86 and discover how Vancouver’s iconic mountains got their names.

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