Vancouver’s Zoot Suit Riots
Vancouver’s had some infamous riots over the years. The 2011 riot after the Canucks’ Stanley Cup finals defeat is still fresh in the memory for many people. Of course that wasn’t even the first time,...Read More
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2024 Tourism Challenge
It’s that time of year again for all our colleagues in the Vancouver Tourism Industry: The 2024 Tourism Challenge! We’re excited for you to join us to experience Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours. Here’s a rundown...Read More
Was Gassy Jack’s Statue Toppled By His Courageous Wife?
The man stood on a barrel, a rope around his neck. Cheers rang out as the rope tightened. Man and barrel teetered, then quickly crashed dramatically to the ground. “Gassy” Jack Deighton, Gastown’s namesake, was...Read More
The Man Who Named Vancouver’s Streets… and Barely Escaped With His Life
Leg-In-Boot Square, Blood Alley, Bucketwheel… Vancouver has some eccentric street names and many more conventional ones. It will probably come as no surprise to learn that 276 streets are named after men (in contrast, only...Read More
Unearthing Vancouver’s Chilling History in Gastown
As the autumn leaves fall gently on the cobblestone streets, Vancouver undergoes a transformation. Beyond the costumes and pumpkin-spiced treats, a darker allure emerges. Welcome to Gastown, where the echoes of the past reverberate through...Read More
Truth & Reconciliation Day: Spotlight on Luke Marston
The Truth and Reconciliation Day, on September 30th, is celebrated as a day for Canadians to acknowledge the harm caused by the residential schools and to honour the Indigenous survivors of these schools. As a...Read More
Casting Call: 2023 Lost Souls of Gastown Storytellers
Vancouver actors! Were you put on this earth to entertain people? Do you love Vancouver and its history? Are you charming, witty, and full of life? Would you enjoy pouring your heart and soul into...Read More
Squatting Early Vancouver Part 2: Cut Throat Johnny’s
[By Lani Russwurm] This is the second post in our Squatting Early Vancouver Series. Don’t miss out on part 1 about the Tar Flat neighourhood. When the Canadian Pacific Railway arrived in Vancouver in the...Read More
Tourism Challenge 2022
Are you participating in the 2022 Tourism Challenge? Each week, on Monday morning, we release a batch of tickets for the Lost Souls of Gastown. You can book tickets using the promo code in your...Read More
Stonewall Event Hosted by Glenn Tkach
Meet The Last Surviving Stonewall Activist Interview with our very own Glenn Tkach of the Really Gay History Tour Martin Boyce is a Stonewall Riot activist, sharing his story of one of the most significant...Read More
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