hidden vancouver
Arts
The Horror Classic That Ushered In a New Era in B.C. Filmmaking
The Changeling was the greatest film of Canada’s notorious “tax shelter era.”
Arts
Two Cult Thrillers Reveal What Vancouver Fears About Itself
Both shot in the city, two films dig under the quiet exterior of Vancouver life.
Community
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.
Community
Chinatown—The Neon-Lit History of a Resurgent Neighbourhood
From den of vice to cultural asset, Vancouver’s Chinatown is a story of survival.
Community
Shaughnessy—The Secretive History of a Prestigious Neighbourhood
Murder and mystery lurk in the quiet hedgerows of Vancouver’s wealthiest hideaway.
Community
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.
Community
10 of Our Favourite B.C. History Stories of 2022
Community
Helena Gutteridge, the Suffragette Tailor Who Changed British Columbia
The working-class suffragette who changed British Columbia politics.