History

Here's the crazy story of how they made snow in Whistler for the first time over 40 years ago

From the time that Whistler Mountain opened for skiing in 1966 there had always been plenty of snow. Until 1976.

Jan 23, 2020 2:54 PM Read more >

These home movies offer insight into Japanese Canadian history

The museum has digitized more than 40 historical home movies from its collection.

Jan 14, 2020 5:38 PM Read more >

People used to take shelter under 'the mushroom' when visiting Mount Seymour (PHOTO)

Skiers and other outdoor enthusiasts would have to hike the remainder of the way up the mountain.

Jan 13, 2020 3:32 PM Read more >

Never-before-seen photos of Hope Slide released on 55th anniversary

The largest landslide in Canadian history happened Jan. 9, 1965 here in B.C.

Jan 9, 2020 4:08 PM Read more >

The story of B.C.'s first ridesharing company, a stagecoach line!

Barnard's Express was the original Lyft, only when you called shotgun it meant you were the one who held the shotgun!

Jan 3, 2020 1:59 PM Read more >

Remembering when you needed to catch a ferry to get from Richmond to Delta

Because there wasn't always a tunnel.

Jan 1, 2020 10:34 AM Read more >

If you've ever been out to see live music in Vancouver, you need to read this book

Aaron Chapman's latest book, Vancouver After Dark, does a service to our city

Dec 27, 2019 5:28 PM Read more >

The history behind one of Vancouver's most iconic hotels

Celebrating Fairmont Hotel Vancouver's storied past

Dec 24, 2019 12:10 PM Read more >

This is what Vancouver's VanDusen Festival of Lights looked like back in the '80s (PHOTOS)

The beautiful Christmas lights event began 35 years ago and has been igniting festive cheer among its visitors ever since.

Dec 24, 2019 10:10 AM Read more >

Here's the story behind Vancouver's 100-year-old Polar Bear Swim

It started with one Vancouver man who convinced his friends it would be great to swim in English Bay on New Year's Day

Dec 23, 2019 11:00 AM Read more >