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Two of the scariest clowns from Vancouver's history

Two of the scariest clowns from Vancouver's history

Here's another glimpse back on Vancouver's past thanks to the photo holdings of the Vancouver Archives. If you're scared of clowns this one who worked at the PNE in 1960's just might give you nightmares.
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Guided by the 90s: The Conclusion

Guided by the 90s: The Conclusion

We took a 1990’s guide to Vancouver sightseeing so we could get a sense of how much the city has changed. Learn more about this series HERE. Photo: Jason Hopkins via Flickr. The End This Lonely Planet. My guide to Vancouver in the 90s.
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The original Vancouver food truck was a UFO

The original Vancouver food truck was a UFO

Here's another glimpse back on Vancouver's past c/o the photo holdings of the Vancouver Archives.
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Here's a sweet poster for the PNE from 50 years ago

Here's a sweet poster for the PNE from 50 years ago

c/o the Vancouver Archives
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Guided by the 90s: DTES & Chinatown

Guided by the 90s: DTES & Chinatown

We took a 1990’s guide to Vancouver sightseeing so we could get a sense of how much the city has changed. Follow this disjointed adventure as it unfolds, or learn more about the series HERE.
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Ghost ship responsible for Stanley Park seawall collapse?

Ghost ship responsible for Stanley Park seawall collapse?

If you read our history book, Vancouver WAS Awesome , you'd have already known that on July 26th, 1888 a ship called the S.S. Beaver met its demise on what is now the Stanley Park Seawall.
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Guided by the 90s: Gastown

Guided by the 90s: Gastown

We took a 1990’s guide to Vancouver sightseeing so we could get a sense of how much the city has changed. Follow this disjointed adventure as it unfolds, or learn more about the series HERE. Gastown I’m sorry.
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15 of your favourite historical photos of Vancouver

15 of your favourite historical photos of Vancouver

For the past few months we've been sharing a daily(ish) photo on our Facebook Page taken from the vast collection of holdings of the City of Vancouver Archives.
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Guided by the 90s: Yaletown

Guided by the 90s: Yaletown

We took a 1990’s guide to Vancouver sightseeing so we could get a sense of how much the city has changed. Follow this disjointed adventure as it unfolds, or learn more about the series HERE. Where it all started.
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Guided by the 90s: Granville Street

Guided by the 90s: Granville Street

We took a 1990’s guide to Vancouver sightseeing so we could get a sense of how much the city has changed. Follow this disjointed adventure as it unfolds, or learn more about the series HERE.
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