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Early Vancouver Volume Four
Early Vancouver Volume Four By: Major J.S. Matthews, V.D. 2011 Edition (Originally Published 1944) Narrative of Pioneers of Vancouver, BC Collected During 1935-1939. Supplemental to Volumes One, Two and Three collected in 1931-1934. About the 2011 Edition The 2011 edition is a transcription of the original work collected and published by Major Matthews. Handwritten marginalia and corrections Matthews made to his text over the years have been incorporated and some typographical errors have been corrected, but no other editorial work has been undertaken. The edition and its online presentation was produced by the City of Vancouver Archives to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the City's founding. The project was made possible by funding from the Vancouver Historical Society. Copyright Statement © 2011 City of Vancouver. Any or all of Early Vancouver may be used without restriction as to the nature or purpose of the use, even if that use is for commercial purposes. You may copy, distribute, adapt and transmit the work. It is required that a link or attribution be made to the City of Vancouver. Reproductions High resolution versions of any graphic items in Early Vancouver are available. A fee may apply. Citing Information When referencing the 2011 edition of Early Vancouver, please cite the page number that appears at the bottom of the page in the PDF version only, not the page number indicated by your PDF reader. Here are samples of how to cite this source: Footnote or Endnote Reference: Major James Skitt Matthews, Early Vancouver, Vol. 4 (Vancouver: City of Vancouver, 2011), 33. -
Programs & Services Summer 2019
Programs & Services Summer 2019 Watch for our FREE “Fun for All” programs! See inside for details. Registration Information Program Registration Refund Policy 1) Register Online at Registration Hours • A full refund will be granted if requested up to 48 hours prior to the britanniacentre.org at Info Centre Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:30pm second class. No refunds after this Registration starts at 9:00am Sat 9:30am-4:00pm time. on Tuesday June 4, 2019 Sun 10:30am-3:00pm • For workshops and outings, a full refund will be granted if the refund is requested one week (seven days) 2) Register in Person Registration Hours prior to the start of the program. No Registration starts at 9:00am at Pool Cashier refunds after this time. • Britannia Society Memberships are on Tuesday June 4, 2019 Mon-Thu 9:00am-9:00pm non-refundable. Sat 9:30am-7:00pm • For day camps, a $5 administration Sun 10:30am-7:00pm fee will be charged for each camp 3) Register by Phone at a refund is requested for. Refund 604.718.5800 ext. 1 You must have a current Britannia requests must be made one week Phone registration starts at 1:00pm membership to register for programs. (seven days) prior to the start of the program. No refunds after this time. on Tuesday June 4, 2019 Swim/Skate Refunds Summer 2019 Subsidy Policy • Full refund will be granted five days or more prior to the start of the program. Holiday Hours Britannia provides assistance to those who • Partial refunds granted within four are not able to afford the advertised cost days of program start or before Information Centre of certain programs and activities. -
One with Nature
SFU | Laboratory Landscape | proposal Josie Dawson, Phoebe Huang, Lori Lai 1. OVERVIEW One with Nature One with Nature is an interactive installation piece that subverts conventional notions around what “urban wilderness” entails and the dichotomy between nature and city. The piece asks viewers to question the carefully maintained quality of urban green spaces that reFlect humanistic expectations oF what nature should be, resulting in contrived attempts at preservation and romanticization oF normal ecological processes. Through human modification of the space, nature is domesticized. This piece will integrate impermanent and staged interventions at various sites, which will recontextualize Stanley Park as a site For investigation that encourages pedestrians to think deeply about humanistic alterations to, what may seem to be, “The Wilderness”. The rearranging oF preconceived perceptions about Stanley Park will attempt to disrupt typical understandings of our treasured green space and reconnect the public to knowledge and histories that contributed to the park as we know it, today. 2. RESEARCH AND PROCESS During the initial stages oF our proJect, we developed our main topic in attempts to explore the socially constructed aspects oF nature in relation to Stanley Park both as an urban space For recreational leisure and a segregated space oF wilderness conservation and constructed biodiversity. Our research began by identiFying the characteristics oF urban parks, their signiFicance as a public space and Finally our relationship with parks as a site For leisure. In North America, the creation of parks stems from the practice of upholding natural spaces within European landscapes. It's purpose is to be a pleasurable symbol oF taste and wealth but most signiFicantly an essential element For a good quality of liFe. -
Robert Sommers: the Role of the Canadian Pacific Railway in The
The Atlas: UBC Undergraduate Journal of World History | 2004 The Role of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the Early History of Vancouver ROBERT SOMMERS British Columbia’s entry into Confederation in 1871 was contingent upon the construction of a national railway. For the rest of that decade, however, the debate raged as to where the terminus would be, with the province’s two leading urban centres, New Westminster and Victoria, vying for the prize. At that time, the town where Vancouver stands today was known as Granville or Gastown, and was full of impassable forests, was a remote location, and had land so cheap that it traded for a dollar an acre. Finally, in 1882, when Burrard Inlet was announced as the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) terminus, Port Moody went wild with land speculation. However, the provincial government had other plans. Desiring an extension of the railway all the way to Coal Harbour, the province made the CPR an offer it could not refuse: more than ten square miles (6458 acres) of land in return for an extension of the rail line and for CPR construction of works and docks by the railroad terminus. The Canadian Pacific, led by William Cornelius Van Horne, quickly agreed. It wanted to extend its line anyway because Port Moody lacked sufficient room for the railway to operate: it did not own an acre outside of the limited rail yard and the Second Narrows was not considered a safe passage for ships. The CPR thus became the richest landowner in town, the speculative land market in Port Moody immediately collapsed – only to rise in Granville – and Gastown boomed, becoming a city on April 6, 1886. -
Legacy of Trees Excerpt
l e g a c y o f t r e e s l e g a c y o f t r e e s Purposeful Wandering in Vancouver’s Stanley Park Nina Shoroplova Copyright © 2020 Nina Shoroplova Foreword copyright © 2020 Bill Stephen All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, audio recording, or otherwise—without the written permission of the publisher or a licence from Access Copyright, Toronto, Canada. Heritage House Publishing Company Ltd. heritagehouse.ca Cataloguing information available from Library and Archives Canada 978-1-77203-303-8 (PBK) 978-1-77203-304-5 (EBOOK) Edited by Marial Shea Proofread by Grace Yaginuma Index by Martin Gavin Cover, interior book design, and maps by Jacqui Thomas Cover photographs: Andrew Dunlop / iStockphoto.com ( front), zennie / iStockphoto.com (back) Frontipiece photograph: Milan Rademakers / shutterstock.com Interior colour photographs by Nina Shoroplova Interior historical photographs are from the City of Vancouver Archives unless otherwise noted The interior of this book was produced on FSC®-certified, acid-free paper, processed chlorine-free, and printed with vegetable-based inks. Heritage House gratefully acknowledges that the land on which we live and work is within the traditional territories of the Lkwungen (Esquimalt and Songhees), Malahat, Pacheedaht, Scia’new, T’Sou-ke, and WSÁNEĆ (Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout, and Tseycum) Peoples. We also acknowledge that Stanley Park, the subject of this book, is located on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. -
Deadman's Island S\
VS RWj z i CORRESPONDENCE AND PAPERS IN REFERENCE TO STANLEY PAEK DEADMAN'S ISLAND S\ BRITISH COLUMBIA PRINTED BY ORDER OF PARLIAMENT OTTAWA PRINTED BY S. E. DAWSON, PRINTER TO THE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY 1899 i RETURN [68a.] To an ADDRESS of the HOUSE of COMMONS, dated 1st May, for copies of all Orders in Council respecting Stanley Park and Deadman's Island, Vancouver, B.C., and all correspondence between the different Departments of the Canadian Government and the Imperial military and naval authorities respecting the park, or island, or both. Also for copies of all correspon dence respecting the same with the Government of British Columbia, the city of Vancouver, and the park authorities. Also for all correspondence between the member for Burrard, the Hon. Minister of Militia and Defence and the Department of Militia, the Hon. Minister of the Interior and other members of the Government, respecting the same. Also for all correspondence between Mr. Ludgate and his represen n tative and any Department of Government respecting Deadman's Island. Also a copy of all applications and correspondence respecting a lease or grant of Deadman's Island. Also a copy of all departmental reports, memoranda or letters on file in the Departments of Justice, Interior, Militia and Defence, respecting the park, Deadman's Island, or the title and disposal of the same ; also a copy of all grants or leases of the park or Deadman's Island. Also all reports or information obtained by the different departments before any lease or grant of Deadman's Island was enacted. -
Erasing Indigenous Indigeneity in Vancouver
Erasing Indigenous Indigeneity in Vancouver J EAN BARMAN1 anada has become increasingly urban. More and more people choose to live in cities and towns. Under a fifth did so in 1871, according to the first census to be held after Canada C 1867 1901 was formed in . The proportion surpassed a third by , was over half by 1951, and reached 80 percent by 2001.2 Urbanization has not benefited Canadians in equal measure. The most adversely affected have been indigenous peoples. Two reasons intersect: first, the reserves confining those deemed to be status Indians are scattered across the country, meaning lives are increasingly isolated from a fairly concentrated urban mainstream; and second, the handful of reserves in more densely populated areas early on became coveted by newcomers, who sought to wrest them away by licit or illicit means. The pressure became so great that in 1911 the federal government passed legislation making it possible to do so. This article focuses on the second of these two reasons. The city we know as Vancouver is a relatively late creation, originating in 1886 as the western terminus of the transcontinental rail line. Until then, Burrard Inlet, on whose south shore Vancouver sits, was home to a handful of newcomers alongside Squamish and Musqueam peoples who used the area’s resources for sustenance. A hundred and twenty years later, apart from the hidden-away Musqueam Reserve, that indigenous presence has disappeared. 1 This article originated as a paper presented to the Canadian Historical Association, May 2007. I am grateful to all those who commented on it and to Robert A.J. -
A Hundred Years of Natural History the Vancouver Natural History Society, 1918–2018
A Hundred Years of Natural History The Vancouver Natural History Society, 1918–2018 Susan Fisher and Daphne Solecki A Hundred Years of Natural History The Vancouver Natural History Society 1918–2018 A Hundred Years of Natural History: The Vancouver Natural History Society, 1918–2018 © 2018 Vancouver Natural History Society Published by: Vancouver Natural History Society Nature Vancouver PO Box 3021, Stn. Terminal Vancouver, BC V6B 3X5 Printed by: Infigo www.infigo.ca Hundred Years Editorial Committee: Daphne Solecki, Susan Fisher, Bev Ramey, Cynthia Crampton, Marian Coope Book design: Laura Fauth Front cover: VNHS campers on Savary Island, 1918. Photo by John Davidson. City of Vancouver Archives CVA 660-297 Back cover: 2018 Camp at McGillivray Pass. Photos by Jorma Neuvonen (top) and Nigel Peck (bottom). ISBN 978-0-9693816-2-4 To the countless volunteers who have served and continue to serve our society and nature in so many ways. Table of Contents Acknowledgements.......................................... 5 Preface........................................................ 6 The.Past.of.Natural.History............................... 8 John.Davidson.............................................. 13 Indigenous.Connections.................................. 16 Objective.1:.To.promote.the.enjoyment.of.nature... 21 Objective.2:.To.foster.public.interest.and.education. in.the.appreciation.and.study.of.nature..............35 Objective.3:.To.encourage.the.wise.use.and. conservation.of.natural.resources.and Objective.4:.To.work.for.the.complete.protection. -
MAKING HISTORY VISIBLE Culture and Politics in the Presentation of Musqueam History
MAKING HISTORY VISIBLE Culture and Politics in the Presentation of Musqueam History Susan Roy B.A., University of British Columbia. 1993 THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFIL,LMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS In the Department of History O Susan Roy I999 SIMON F;RASER UNIVERSlTY November 1999 All rights reserved. This work may not be reproduced in whole or in part, by photocopy or other means, without permission of the author. National Library Bibliith&que nationale 1*1 of Canada du Canada Acquisitions and Acquisitions et Bibliographic Services services bibliographiques The author has granted a non- L'auteur a accorde une licence non exclusive licence allowing the exclusive permettant a la National Library of Canada to Bibliotheque nationale du Canada de reproduce, loan, distribute or sell reproduire, prster, distribuer ou copies of this thesis in microform, vendre des copies de cette these sous paper or electronic formats. la fome de microfiche/film, de reproduction sur papier ou sur format electronique. The author retains ownership of the L'auteur conserve la propriete du copyright in this thesis. Neither the droit d'auteur qui protege cette these. thesis .nor substantial extracts fiom it Ni la these ni des extraits substantiels may be printed or otherwise de celle-ci ne doivent itre imprimes reproduced without the author's ou autrement reproduits sans son permission. autorisation. ABSTRACT The ongoing struggle for aboriginal rights in British Columbia has been matched by an ongoing attempt on the part of scholars to analyze it. The focus of many of these studies has been the court room, that is, the legaI battles to define aboriginal title and sovereignty. -
About the Caa / À Propos De L'aca
ABOUT THE CAA / À PROPOS DE L’ACA The Canadian Archaeological Association (caa) was founded in 1968. Membership includes professional, avocational and student archaeologists, as well as individuals of the general public of any country, who are interested in furthering the objectives of the Association. The objectives of the caa are as follows: § To promote the increase and the dissemination of archaeological knowledge in Canada; § To promote active discourse and cooperation among archaeological societies and agencies and encourage archaeological research and conservation efforts; § To foster cooperative endeavours with aboriginal groups and agencies concerned with First Peoples’ heritage of Canada; § To serve as the national association capable of promoting activities advantageous to archaeology and discouraging activities detrimental to archaeology; § To publish archaeological literature, and; § To stimulate the interest of the general public in archaeology. ——— L’Association canadienne d’archéologie (aca) a été fondée en 1968. Ses adhérents comptent des archéologues dont c’est la profession ou un violon d’Ingres et des étudiants, ainsi que des membres venant du grand public et de n’importe quel pays, qui ont en vue de favoriser les objectifs de l’Association. Les objectifs de l’aca sont les suivants: § promouvoir l’accroissement et la propagation de connaissances archéologiques au Canada; § promouvoir une coopération et des échanges actifs entre les sociétés et les organismes archéologiques, et favoriser le travail de recherche et de conservation; § stimuler les efforts de coopération avec les groupes autochtones et les organismes concernés par le patrimoine canadien des Premières nations; § servir d’association nationale pouvant promouvoir les activités avantageuses pour l’archéologie et décourager les activités nuisibles à l’archéologie; § publier de la documentation archéologique; § stimuler l’intérêt du grand public pour l’archéologie. -
Arbutus Greenway Evaluation
ARBUTUS GREENWAY EVALUATION 2019 Report to Stakeholders INTRODUCTION Our postal code may be a better predictor of our health than our genetic code. The design of our neighbourhoods influences how we move, feel, and interact, in turn impacting our chances of experiencing poor health outcomes like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Canada has committed to spending more than $180 billion on infrastructure over 12 years. How will these investments impact our health and well-being? Who stands to benefit, and how? The Active Aging Research Team (AART) from the Centre for Hip Health and Mobility is conducting research that aims to characterize the social and health impacts of the Arbutus Greenway development. AART will assess who, what, when, where, why, or why not people in surrounding neighbourhoods (or elsewhere) use the Arbutus Greenway. They seek to understand whether the Arbutus Greenway contributes to peoples’ health and social interactions. AART is also a part of a CIHR funded research team - INTErventions, Research, and Action in Cities Team (INTERACT). INTERACT is a national collaboration of scientists, urban planners, and public health decision-makers with a common vision of healthy, equitable, and sustainable cities by design. In partnership with cities and citizens, we harness big data to deliver timely public health intelligence on the influence of the built environment on health, well-being, and social inequities. Initially launching in four cities across Canada – Victoria, Vancouver, Saskatoon, and Montreal – INTERACT will evaluate the health impact of real world urban form interventions. The Arbutus Greenway is the study focus for the Vancouver site of INTERACT. -
C of V Shoreline For
Downtown Shoreline City of Vancouver Public Art Walk This Guide introduces artworks, Coal Harbour architectural landmarks, and heritage This centuries old First Nation site takes its sites along a route which follows the present name from traces of coal discovered in 1859. But the area’s historic riches – abundant 13-kilometre perimeter of Vancouver’s clams, thick herring runs, prime timber – pre- downtown peninsula. The route divides vailed until the opening of the Panama Canal made the port of Vancouver North America’s into seven neighbourhoods, each offering largest shipper of grain. Today, several large unique glimpses into Vancouver’s social developments are transforming 19 hectares of these former rail and harbour lands into a high history and urban development. Use it to density residential neighbourhood, complete explore specific areas or to guide a with parks, community centre, arts complex, and new convention centre. hearty hike around the whole downtown core. •1 Canada Place, 1986 Ziedler Roberts Partnership, Downs/ Archambault Architects, Musson Cattell Mackey Partnership Canada Place opened to the public as the Canada Pavilion at Expo 86, and is now home to the Pan Pacific Hotel, World Trade Office Complex, and Convention Centre. The build- ing’s nautical theme is dramatically evident through the sail shaped Teflon coated fibreglass roof. While walking around the pier, watch for information panels which provide interesting bits of history to correspond with the 360-degree view of the harbour. 1 •2 Salute to the Lions of Vancouver, 1991 Gathie Falk On 21K level, a pair of aluminum lions are frozen mid-jump to align with the distant Lions Gate Bridge and Lions Mountains (known to the local First Nations as the Two Sisters).