Vancouver’s unbuilt leisure palace
While working on rehousing some of our map collection, I recently came across drawings from one of the more interesting …
Camping at the Seaside: The “fashionable” thing to do in summer
From about 1894 to 1908, summer camping on the beach was considered a fashionable holiday tradition, enjoyed by many of …
Buildings on the beach side of Beach Avenue
Earlier this year, Harry Swain of Victoria donated a photograph to us and it caused great excitement. Here it is:
Black History Month: What’s in the Archives?
People of African descent have been part of Vancouver history since before the City was established. It has been a …