History
Chinese Canadian Museum Launches Dazzling Cantopop and Mandopop Exhibition Celebrating 1980s–2000s Asian Pop Icons
If Cantopop or Mandopop was the soundtrack to your childhood or your parents’, then this new exhibition at the Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver will hit all the right nostalgic...
Chinese Canadian Museum Unveils New Military Exhibition Commemorating WWII Veterans
As Vancouver celebrates Asian Heritage Month, the Chinese Canadian Museum is offering visitors a powerful new reason to visit its historic Chinat...
A Look Back At The Iconic Lions Gate Bridge Being Built VS. Now
The Lions Gate Bridge, opened in 1938, officially known as the First Narrows Bridge, is a suspension bridge that crosses the first narrows of Bur...
The Last Time The Fraser River Froze Over
We’ve had a warmer winter than usual, but there was a time where things were very very cold. Although it’s not uncommon for ice to float ...
A Walk Through Burnaby 100+ Years Ago
Long before Metropolis at Metrotown—Burnaby was known as a land of tall trees and wilderness. In 1850, pioneers settled into the area and The C...
Throwback: 9 Photos Of Yaletown Over The Last 100 Years
Today, Yaletown is known as the chic and trendy spot with cobblestone streets, waterfront views and lots of people toting around their little dog...
Stanley Park Once Had A Zoo And Here's What It Was Like
When taking a stroll through Vancouver’s most iconic park, it’s hard to believe it was once home to a zoo that carried more than 50 s...
5 Abandoned Ghost Towns In British Columbia
Empty streets and tattered houses with only remnants of the place it used to be, ghost towns are eerie and filled with history. Here’s a few yo...
This Flinstone Themed Park Was The "Bedrock City" of BC
Those who grew up watching cartoons like the Flintstones dreamed of finding a place like Bedrock in real life. And Dinotown was the closest thing...
Burnaby Has An Abandoned Mall That Looks Like A Mini Ghost Town
Ghost towns and abandoned malls are no secret in many parts of BC — but you may be surprised to find such a place so close to the city. Burnaby...
The Fascinating History Behind The Iconic Science World (Photos)
Originally constructed for Expo 86, Science World quickly became one of Vancouver’s most iconic and beloved landmarks. Shaped like a dome, it o...
BC Is Home To An Abandoned Mine Known As One Of The Most Dangerous Caves In Canada
A mysterious hole nestled in the hillside of Blue Grouse Mountain is actually an abandoned gold mine — and it’s known as being one of the...
The History Behind Vancouver’s Charming Hobbit House
If you’ve driven past King Edward Avenue and Cambie, you’ll most likely have slowed down past Vancouver’s Hobbit House. As a heritage build...
This Is What It Was Like To Attend The PNE Over The Last 100 Years
The PNE is one of Vancouver’s most recognizable attractions, drawing thousands of people every year. In fact, it is the region’s largest tick...
A Walk Through Granville Island Nearly 100 Years Ago
Granville Island is a hub for shopping and entertainment—making it a local favourite and hot spot for tourists. Historically though, it was kno...
A Walk Through Gastown History from 145 Years Ago
Gastown is one of the trendiest areas in the downtown core, bustling with fashion boutiques, restaurants, nightclubs, professional offices and ho...