Vancouver's History Resources • Vancouver Heritage Foundation

Explore Vancouver’s rich history through a variety of mediums. VHF has compiled a list of resources that can be used as a starting point for learning more about the historical context of our city’s heritage buildings and sites. Read about the multicultural history of early residents, learn traditional place names for familiar sites, browse the archives for historical photos, or tour the city’s past by foot or mouse click.

RESOURCES FOR RESEARCHING VANCOUVER’S HISTORY

VPL Local History Resources
City of Vancouver Archives – historical photos & records
BC History Internet/Web Site – database of historical resources

HISTORICAL CHRONOLOGIES & NARRATIVES

A Chronology of Vancouver by the Vancouver Planning Department
History of Metropolitan Vancouver
Musqueam Nation: Our Story & Musqueam Place Names Map
Squamish Nation: Our History
Story of Vancouver by the Vancouver Historical Society
Tsleil Waututh Nation: Our Journey, Our Past
Vancouver Street Names by E. Walker

HISTORICAL BLOGS

Building Vancouver
Changing Vancouver
Every Place Has a Story by E. Lazarus
Past Tense Vancouver by L. Russwurm
Vanalogue by C. Hagemoen
Vancouver Was Awesome
When an Old House Whispers by J. Johnstone

MORE RESOURCES can be found at the Vancouver Public Library. You can search for books through the VPL catalogue or use their handy Subject Guides which suggest books based on the subject you are interested in. VHF also offers a selection of books and resources about Vancouver’s history. Check out VHF’s R eading Room.