MONTECRISTO

Hastings-Sunrise: The Noisy History of a Playful Neighbourhood

From rollicking arenas to a grim prisoner camp, the many faces of Vancouver’s seaside getaway.

The Quintessentially Vancouver Artwork of Lam Wong

Mei in the VanDusen library.

Chinatown⁠—The Neon-Lit History of a Resurgent Neighbourhood

From den of vice to cultural asset, Vancouver’s Chinatown is a story of survival.

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.

Hogan’s Alley—The Tumultuous History of Vancouver’s Once and Future Black Neighbourhood

Revitalizing the often-overlooked area on the edge of Strathcona has been a long time coming.

Sunset⁠—The Buried History of a South Vancouver Neighbourhood

Poetry, murder, and snackfood.

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.