While people smoking tobacco cigarettes has become a less common sight in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»over the years, in the 1960s it was part of everyday culture.
A sign of how commonplace it was is in the Lower Mainland. Seemingly directed at families, given the art on the front and some of the copy, , one of the world's biggest cigarette makers (a company still operates in Canada under the name and makes Rothmans, Canadian Classics, Next, among other brands).
While it seems unlikely such a guide would be made in the 2020s, in .
The guide and map itself still have some good ideas for picnics in the Lower Mainland and Squamish. In Vancouver, they suggest Jericho Beach, Kitsilano (Beach) Park, and Stanley Park; today those are still good ideas, though some of the tips are a little out of date (the Kitsilano checkerboards don't appear to be there anymore, nor the "picnic stoves").
Outside of the city, it highlights other spots that are still popular, including Cultus Lake and Fort Langley. Not everything listed is still an option; Ravine Park in Mission doesn't exist anymore, and the area doesn't have the same amenities. In fact, many of the amenities listed at the different parks aren't there anymore (lots of parks appear to have had picnic stoves).
Aside from the sites, there's also a list of ideas for picnic supplies, which gives an idea of what was popular for park-based meals. Most of it is fairly basic, though they do throw in a flask of jellied consomme at the last minute. And, of course, cigarettes.
"And don't forget your Rothmans king size filter cigarettes," the guide reminds readers.
It's immediately followed by a helpful reminder to put out all fires and cigarettes.
