James Johnstone is back with his popular historical walking tours. On Saturday, February 27th, James will take you on a tour of one of Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhoods, Strathcona. The tour kicks off at 10:00 a.m. starting from 696 East Hastings at Heatley. This historical walking tour is a culmination of years of researching over 250 homes in the East End. Although you will find architecture is a theme on this tour, James will also focus on social history and how waves of immigrants established themselves in this area before moving on to other parts of the city. The tour will also touch on the impact of portside industries like BC Sugar, the prohibition and the proliferation of bootlegging as well as the City of Vancouver’s attempts to wipe out “urban blight”. Or if you prefer to take in the history of the Grandview Woodlands area, on March 5th James will host a history walk “Grandview: The Hood That Drives”. Each tour runs for approximately 2 to 2.5 hours and the cost is $20 for each tour. If you would like more information or to reserve your spot, email James directly at historywalks@gmail.com.
East Vancouver History Walks With James Johnstone February 27 & March 5
17 Feb
Time To Get Ready For The Great Grandview Garage Sale June 20, 2015
6 Mar
All bargain and vintage hunters it’s time to mark your calendars OR alternatively to get organized to participate. The area of Grandview-Woodland will be holding its 2nd Annual Great Grandview Garage Sale on Saturday, June 20th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. This is a multi-family garage sale that takes place all throughout the Grandview Woodland area of East Vancouver. Specifically from Broadway to the Burrard Inlet and from Clark Drive to Nanaimo Street. If you live in the area, you are invited to participate and it is FREE to sign up. Whether you live in a home, walk up apartment building, co-operative housing, no matter, everyone is welcome to participate. If you are the one looking for those bargains or vintage finds, think of it as one big treasure hunt. Who knows what you might come across in your travels. The Great Grandview Garage Sale will go ahead rain or shine 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. To sign up to participate, or see a map of the current locations, visit Great Grandview Garage Sale. Spring cleaning is just around the corner, time to clear out those cobwebs and stuff you no longer need/use. Remember, the old adage “One person’s junk is another person’s treasure”.
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