Jesse Donaldson, Author at MONTECRISTO | MONTECRISTO

Jesse Donaldson

A black and white image of a man in a giant peanut costume, walking down the stairs of the Vancouver Courthouse.

50 Years Ago, a Man in a Peanut Costume Ran for Mayor of Vancouver

The rise and fall of Mr. Peanut.

In the Mountains Above Whistler, Ghost Towns Hide Secrets of B.C.’s Gold Mining Past

The secrets of Bralorne and Bradian.

The Tale and Tragedy of Moby Doll, Vancouver’s First Captive Orca

How one whale changed our relationship to a species.

The Irascible Archivist Who Preserved Vancouver’s History, Whether City Council Liked It or Not

How Major James Skitt Matthews saved his city.

The Hollow Walls and Hidden Tunnels of Vancouver’s Storied Orpheum Theatre

The Grand Old Dame of Granville Street is nearly 100 years old.

The Inside Track on Canada’s Oldest Roller Coaster at the PNE

Propelled by physics and fans, Playland’s “living” coaster continues to astonish.

Vancouver’s Forgotten Nightlife Haunts

The Forgotten Clubs That Brought Vancouver Nights to Life

Isy’s Supper Club, Luv-a-Fair, and other legends of Vancouver’s nightlife history.

George Garrett, Vancouver's Intrepid Reporter

Behind the Scenes with One of Vancouver’s Most Intrepid Investigative Reporters

George Garrett wasn’t afraid to go undercover.

Vancouver Police Morgue

The Forgotten Forensic Secrets of Vancouver’s Old Morgue

The floors beneath the Vancouver Police Museum are a glimpse into a bygone era.

Vancouver Public Library

Why the Secret Garden on Top of Vancouver’s Library Stayed Hidden for 20 Years

How plans for an open air roof garden were scrapped, and then brought back to life.