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City of Vancouver

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Vancouver, British Columbia
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Large trees in Stanley Park.

Community

Forests and the Path Toward Reconciliation in Vancouver’s Stanley Park

Recent initiatives seek to restore biodiversity and shed the legacy of colonialism.

MONTECRISTO Magazine: The Renaissance in Vancouver's Little Italy

Community

The Renaissance in Vancouver’s Little Italy

The drive to succeed.

For the three decades that followed the Second World War, Commercial Drive had a distinctive Italian flavour to it. Today, a local renaissance is shaping Vancouver’s Little Italy, with a new generation of businesses offering authentic Italian cultural and culinary traditions with modern flair.

Community

Earth Day

Celebrating our planet.

Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. Both a celebration of our planet—and a reminder that we still have far to go—is Earth Day, an annual day of awareness.

MONTECRISTO Blog: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

Community

Playing Tourist

Seven can't-miss spots in Vancouver.

Look at your home city with a fresh pair of eyes and you might find something new—no need to hop on and off a bus for these Vancouver sights.

Japanese War Memorial with Japanese cherry blossoms in Stanley Park.

Community

Vancouver’s Historic Street Trees

United in our urban forest.

Examples of Vancouver’s rich living history can be found across the city, which is home to 138,000 boulevard trees of nearly 600 species, with an estimated value of more than $500-million.

MONTECRISTO Magazine: Hogan's Alley

Community

Hogan’s Alley

Black History in Vancouver's East End.

Tucked away beneath a busy Main Street overpass lies an often forgotten part of Vancouver’s history.

MONTECRISTO: Anonymous Donors

Impact

The Invisible Hands of Anonymous Donors

Walking with a secret.

When you begin to talk about the motivations behind anonymous donations, you venture into a kaleidoscope of stories and issues.

MONTE Blog: Capilano Suspension Bridge

Community

Capilano Suspension Bridge

A view to a thrill.

Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver’s oldest attraction, marks its 125th birthday this year. Originally built in 1889, the 450-foot-long pedestrian bridge continues to thrill, attracting 800,000 visitors annually.

MONTECRISTO Magazine: Ryan Beil

5th Anniversary

Five Years of Profiles

In the pages of MONTECRISTO over the past five years, you’ll find a pack of local outliers—leaders and talent pushing the boundaries of our social and civic lives.