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Vancouver鈥檚 streets are brimming with architectural wonders and historic sites that signify the unique and sometimes complex histories that define 麻豆传媒映画to this day. Walking tours are a fantastic way to dig deeper into these cultural layers, providing a more meaningful context as to why 麻豆传媒映画is so beautiful, so unique and so awesome.
Here鈥檚 our guide to the best walking tours in the city. Enjoy!
麻豆传媒映画Heritage Foundation Walking Tours
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麻豆传媒映画Heritage Foundation (VHF) offers a variety of walking tours led by guest contributors and local historians. Their upcoming tour, 鈥淕astown Revisited鈥�, explores some of the more recent interventions that have shaped the historic neighbourhood. VHF also hosts special events and workshops throughout the year.
History walks in 麻豆传媒映画with James Johnstone
East End in the 1890s as seen from the current site of Olympic Village. City of 麻豆传媒映画Archives
Local historian James Johnstone offers five walking tours throughout East Vancouver. James has spent the past twelve years research 900+ homes in Vancouver, uncovering unique factoids about Vancouver鈥檚 most historic neighbourhoods. From 鈥渉obo camps鈥� to bootleg joints and notorious East Van gangs, there are plenty fascinating facts around every corner.
Photo: Walking tours of 麻豆传媒映画with John Atkin
John Atkin has explored 麻豆传媒映画like few others. With an聽interesting and offbeat insight into urban planning, architecture cultural curiosities, each tour offers something for everyone. Tours cost only $10 per person!
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Judy Lam Maxwell聽specializes in Chinatowns around the world, the history of the Chinese in Canada, and the Chinese Diaspora. In her local tour of Vancouver鈥檚 Chinatown, you鈥檒l visit century-old heritage buildings, meet Chinese elders who lived through the Head Tax Exclusion Act, sample authentic Chinese pastries and even learn how to steep traditional Chinese tea.
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If your idea of adventure involves moonlit alleyways that lead to a forbidden world of opium dens, secret bawdy houses, and unsolved murders, Forbidden 麻豆传媒映画is for you! Since 2011, Forbidden 麻豆传媒映画has been uncovering the more sinful side of local history. With a penchant for theatrics, this is a super fun way to learn about Vancouver鈥檚 past.
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Explore the past and present of 麻豆传媒映画guided by the expert knowledge of the Architectural Institute of B.C. Through its walking tour program, the Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) offers stunning architectural perspectives of six 麻豆传媒映画neighborhoods. For locals and tourists alike, these tours are an engaging way to learn more about Vancouver鈥檚 distinct architectural heritage.
