History

5 things you (probably) didn't know about the Massey Tunnel

It's a true low point in Canada

May 1, 2022 3:54 PM Read more >

Setting the record straight on one of Vancouver's oldest urban legends

The legend of Slumach's gold has very little to do with his actual story.

Apr 25, 2022 2:17 PM Read more >

Map: Here's how to find every single official heritage site in Vancouver

You may be standing next to one right now.

Apr 25, 2022 1:11 PM Read more >

Burnaby Village Museum celebrates 50 years in May

The museum opened to the public for its first full year in 1972.

Apr 25, 2022 12:03 PM Read more >

Inside the Vancouver Archives: Before the Rogers Building, this downtown corner had one of the city's top restaurants

Vancouver chocolate giant Purdy's also used to have a shop at this busy downtown intersection

Apr 22, 2022 4:19 PM Read more >

Vancouver's wildest urban legends: Sarah the Sea Hag

Cryptids, rumours, and unexplained phenomena abound.

Apr 22, 2022 3:19 PM Read more >

Maps: Check out these 6 funky old (and sometimes problematic) tourism maps of Vancouver

Maps have sure changed over the years.

Apr 21, 2022 3:59 PM Read more >

'One of the most significant texts' on local history to be republished more than 60 years after original run

It's an essential book for Vancouver history nerds

Apr 21, 2022 12:38 PM Read more >

'From the cow crossing': Meet the small Dutch town that gave Vancouver its name

A replica of the town's castle was built for Expo 86

Apr 20, 2022 2:26 PM Read more >

Massive repository of Vancouver history made available to anyone in B.C. with an internet connection

Millions of pages worth of B.C.'s history are now available to anyone living in B.C. or the Yukon with an internet connection.

Apr 18, 2022 1:21 PM Read more >