History

Vancouver Heritage Foundation is a registered charity supporting the conservation of heritage buildings and structures in recognition of their contribution to the city’s economy, sustainability and culture.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgHVnpv9oJY Sam Sullivan is publishing one 3 minute video blog every two weeks on British Columbia history and issues. Vancouver is Awesome will be presenting some of these here.

Most of BC’s ghost towns are company towns. Where a business pays its employees, but also builds the infrastructure around them: housing, recreation, food, gear, everything.

Thirty years on, how do you remember Expo86? Vancouver Is Awesome has partnered with the Pendulum Gallery in search of the untold stories of Expo86. 2016 marks the 30th Anniversary of this defining event from Vancouver's recent past.

Geoff Huffman with homegrown goods in the backyard of Katy and Geoff Huffmans' heritage house in Hastings Sunrise. They have been planting trees and landscaping inspired by old photos of what was once on the site.

It's a must-watch for anyone interested in the rich history of Vancouver

The 1954 Games marked the city’s first major attempt to use a sporting event to build social and economic legacies.

Thirty years on, how do you remember Expo86? Vancouver Is Awesome has partnered with the Pendulum Gallery in search of the untold stories of Expo86. 2016 marks the 30th Anniversary of this defining event from Vancouver's recent past.

“Silver, Lead, and Hell are raised in the Slocan and if you don’t have a hand in producing these articles, your services are not required.

A little while back our friends at Saint Bernadine Mission Communications produced a magazine illustrated by Rory O’Sullivan, featuring depictions of some of the most iconic Vancouver signs of all time.