History

This historic photo shows Vancouver's downtown core over 130 years ago

In 1886 Vancouver was created, and so was this photo.

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5 things you (probably) didn't know about Jericho Beach

Jericho Beach has had a busy 140 years.

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Vancouver Now & Then: The RCMP Fairmont Barracks

This building on Heather Street has a rich history and is for some a source of pride and for others pain.

Jun 3, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

Map: Check out the first aerial photos taken of Vancouver over 100 years ago

They show a much smaller city, along with some of the outlying communities.

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5 things you (probably) didn't know were founded in Vancouver

From coffee to environmental advocates to a very disliked company all started here.

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Watch: This 1960s video shows what a 'Vancouver honeymoon' could look like

Its focus is definitely different from today's travel advertising

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Vancouver Now & Then: First Baptist Church in 1912 and 2020

Soon a 60-storey high-rise will tower above the little church

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These historic photos show the view from Hotel Vancouver over 130 years ago

It's barely recognizable as the Vancouver we know now.

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Photo: Check out what Vancouver's power lines used to look like

Electricity was still a new technology at the time.

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5 things you (probably) didn't know about Metro Vancouver transit

At one point trolley bus drivers didn't have driver's licences?

May 22, 2022 5:48 PM Read more >