MONTECRISTO

Kensington-Cedar Cottage—The Fluctuating History of an Arterial Neighbourhood

The East Van area has been home to hunters, farmers, merchants, street gangs, cars, and mighty fine doughnuts.

Fairview⁠—The Shapeshifting History of Vancouver’s Original Suburb

The neighbourhood beside False Creek and has cycled through every possible identity.

The West End⁠—The Wild History of Vancouver’s Proudest Neighbourhood

One of the city’s oldest residential areas, the West End still might be its most beloved.

Killarney – The Winding History of a Frontier Neighbourhood

Built on top of forests and trash, the neighbourhood has long held out hope of a solution to Vancouver’s housing woes.

Could Vancouver’s Historic Corner Markets Make a Comeback?

Meet me on the corner.

Marpole⁠—The Underground History of a Riverside Neighbourhood

The milquetoast bedroom community and pitstop for southbound commuters hides a rich and compelling history, just underneath the surface.

Riley Park⁠—The Lofty History of Vancouver’s Central Neighbourhood

Where East meets West.

Fake Diamonds and Chinatown Grandmothers⁠—A Vancouver Artist Meditates on What We Value

Evan Lee’s new exhibition plays with ideas of value and forgery.

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.