A little later than usual, here is the list of walks this summer
All walks are $10:00 (cash or credit card) No reservations, just show up at the location listed.

The Main Street Waterfront – August 6th 7:00 pm
The shore line of False Creek has changed dramatically in the last 100 years. On this walk we’ll explore the history and development of the former waterfront from Terminal Avenue to Chinatown.

Meet at the corner of Station and National St

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East Meets West: the zero point – August 20th 7:00pm
Ontario Street is the dividing line for the street numbering system in the city. It is also the line between the massive CPR land grant and parcels owned by others. In this walk we’ll look at the contrast between the neighbourhoods either side of this line.

Meet at Ontario and 23rd Ave

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Vernon Drive: art, scrap, taxis and a lost shoreline – September 3rd 7:00pm
False Creek once reached as far as the bluff at Clark Drive and before the eastern basin was filled by the railways there were many residents that enjoyed water views. On this walk we’ll explore the quirky history of this street

Meet at Venables and George Street

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Strathcona: the other side of the tracks – September 10th 7:00pm
Between the train tracks and Clark Drive sits a an interesting slice of the Strathcona neighbourhood where houses, factories, and other uses are jumbled together. And there’s the rather wonderful Admiral Seymour School.

Meet at the pedestrian overpass on Raymur Avenue