MONTECRISTO

Shaughnessy⁠—The Secretive History of a Prestigious Neighbourhood

Murder and mystery lurk in the quiet hedgerows of Vancouver’s wealthiest hideaway.

Grandview⁠-Woodland—The Caffeinated History of a Many-Layered Neighbourhood

How the Italians, the leftists, and the lesbians shaped the story of East Vancouver’s grocery district.

Searching for Simplicity on Saltspring Island

A city dweller leaves Vancouver and ends up learning a lot about winter storms, chainsaws, septic tanks—and himself.

Kitsilano⁠—The Crunchy History of a Lifestyle-Conscious Neighbourhood

From environmentalist haven to a consumerist playground, Kitsilano’s history is full of contradictions.

Strathcona⁠—The Scrappy History of a Defiant Neighbourhood

From early Black and Jewish communities to the roots of Chinatown resistance.

Kerrisdale⁠—The Very Exclusive History of a Creamy Neighbourhood

From hockey stars to poet laureates, Kerrisdale has always distinguished itself from the competition.

Darkness Past, Beauty Present

As author Marsha Lederman dug into her family history, she let Vancouver lift her up.

The Vancouver Nurse Who Wrote a 1940s Smash Radio Hit

“I didn’t intend to write it,” she said, “it just came.”

The Strange Vancouver Visitation of Philip K. Dick

On a whirlwind trip, the sci-fi legend forged a strange connection with a young Vancouver photographer.