The Vancouver World vs Baby Killers: Patent Medicine in BC
The Tragic Case of Baby Duncan in Victoria, BC Quick Summary In 1905, the death of Baby Duncan from an opium-laced patent... Read More
Top 10 Indigenous Tours & Experiences in Vancouver and BC
Quick Summary Discover 10 activities to immerse yourself in Indigenous history and culture across BC Experience the natural beauty and landscapes of... Read More
Vancouver’s Zoot Suit Riots
Quick Summary In July of 1944, tensions erupted between an East End youth gang known as “zoot suiters” and merchant seamen in... Read More
Was Gassy Jack’s Statue Toppled By His Courageous Wife?
Quick Summary Gassy Jack Deighton’s statue was toppled in 2022 amid outrage over his marriage to Kwa7xiliya (Madeline), a twelve-year-old Squamish girl... Read More
The Man Who Named Vancouver’s Streets… and Barely Escaped With His Life
Quick Summary: Many of Vancouver’s streets were named in the late 1800s by surveyor Lachlan Alexander Hamilton, an employee of the Canadian... Read More
Unearthing Vancouver’s Chilling History in Gastown
Quick Summary: Discover Vancouver’s most historic neighbourhood during Halloween, revealing a darker, atmospheric side where cobblestone streets and historic alleys evoke echoes... Read More