鶹ýӳ

Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

History

Woodward’s Building, 2009

Woodward’s Building, 2009

Arlen Redekop / PNG. 2009 Woodward's Building A landmark returns to the 鶹ýӳskyline. Workers prepare a new red “W” before it is hoisted onto the redeveloped Woodward’s building. View the entire Metro 鶹ýӳHistory 365 Series HERE .
Know a weird BC history story? Tell us about it

Know a weird BC history story? Tell us about it

Did you watch all 10 episodes of the first season of our history show, BC Was Awesome ? We released them on our Facebook Page in September and they're also available on TELUS Optik . If you haven't seen them you can watch them all right here .
Orpheum Theatre and the VSO, 1977

Orpheum Theatre and the VSO, 1977

Courtesy 鶹ýӳSymphony Orchestra. 1977 Orpheum Theatre and the VSO The restored Orpheum Theatre opened with a special concert by its new tenant, the 鶹ýӳSymphony Orchestra. Reaction to the refurbished theatre was wonderfully positive.
Victory Over Japan Day, 1945

Victory Over Japan Day, 1945

鶹ýӳPublic Library, Special Collections, VPL 30420. Dominion Photo Company. 1945 Victory Over Japan Day Not at all minding the traffic jam. Vancouverites celebrate VJ Day (Victory over Japan) on August 15, 1945.
Anti-Aircraft Crew, 1943

Anti-Aircraft Crew, 1943

City of 鶹ýӳArchives, CVA 1184-629. Photo Jack Lindsay. 1943 Anti-Aircraft Crew Aiming for the sky, this Lower Mainland anti-aircraft crew in 1943 are ready for whatever the Japanese and Germans throw their way.
SeaBus, 1977

SeaBus, 1977

Dan Scott / 鶹ýӳSun. 1977 SeaBus Marine commute. The SeaBus goes into business, adding a little seafaring to the morning commute. View the entire Metro 鶹ýӳHistory 365 Series HERE .
Princess Louise, 1921

Princess Louise, 1921

City of 鶹ýӳArchives, CVA 99-2229. Photo Stuart Thomson. 1921 Princess Louise Regal cruiser. The Princess Louise, at 3,630 tonnes, was the largest passenger ship ever built in BC.
James Inglis Reid Meat Market, 1915

James Inglis Reid Meat Market, 1915

鶹ýӳPublic Library, Special Collections, VPL 10644. Leonard Frank photo.
TRIUMF, 1976

TRIUMF, 1976

The Province. 1976 TRIUMF TRIUMF, “one of the world’s leading subatomic physics laboratories,” is opened by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau in 1976.
Leonard Frank, 1944

Leonard Frank, 1944

Bernard Frank. L.11025, Jewish Museum & Archives of BC.
$(function() { $(".nav-social-ft").append('
  • '); });