Before the first house was built in 1891, the Coast Salish knew the stretch of land along the Burrard Inlet by the name “Khupkhahpay’ay”.
Neighbourhoods
Vancouver Neighbourhood Photo Essays: Kerrisdale
Kerrisdale is located in Vancouver’s west side. A primarily residential area, this quiet neighbourhood has a mix of older and newer houses.
Vancouver Neighbourhood Photo Essays: Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant has undergone an amazing transformation since the 1990’s, opening new businesses and changing the landscape of the community.
Vancouver Neighbourhood Photo Essays: Kitsilano
Kitsilano runs along the south shore of English Bay and between Point Grey and Grandville Island. The neighbourhood is also known as ‘Kits’.
Vancouver Neighbourhood Photo Essays: Dunbar
Dunbar is a beautiful residential area where you can feel at a glance how safe and quiet this community is.
Neighbourhood Photo Essays: Steveston Village in Richmond
Steveston is a beautiful fishing village with a laid back atmosphere, great food and rich history.
Neighbourhood Photo Essays: Downtown
Downtown is the heart of culture and business but there is way more to see in this part of the city. Take a virtual walk with our photo essay!
Learning about Mother Earth: Vancouver Farms
Visit the most interesting Vancouver farms where people are passionate about sharing farming education to both children and adults.
Photo Essay: Riverdale and Terra Nova
Riverdale and a newer Terra Nova neighbourhoods are surrounded by water on the west and north.
Photo Essay: Jimi Hendrix’s (Almost) Lost Strathcona
Explore Strathcona, the oldest residential neighbourhood in Vancouver, BC and the place were Jimi Hendrix spent much of his childhood years.
Photo Essay: Richmond – Seafair, West Dyke Trail & Garry Point
One of the most beautiful places in Richmond in an exclusive photo essay. Seafair’s small businesses, West Dyke Trail and Garry Point’s sunsets.
Photo Essay: Vancouver’s Oldest Neighbourhoods
The charismatic West End, Strathcona and Point Grey. These are the three oldest Vancouver neighbourhoods featured in our photo essay.
South Cambie: The Smallest of Vancouver’s Neighbourhoods
One of Vancouver’s smallest neighbourhoods, South Cambie, is a small strip of land that is wedged between two completely different areas of the city.
Kitsilano: Green Home with Abundance of Parks
Kitsilano is a neighbourhood in the city of Vancouver, known colloquially as “Kits” that has an abundance of greenery and the famous Kits Beach.
Shaughnessy: Vancouver’s Good Address Photo Essay
Shaugnessy is well-known for its welcoming atmosphere, great community, beautiful mansions and unique historical homes for you to choose from.