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May 23 | Cemetery Walking Tour

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Join us on a new series of walking tours of Mountain View Cemetery that will explore its rich history and culture.  Mountain View Cemetery opened in 1886 and had its first burial in 1887.

Since then, Mountain View Cemetery has become the final resting place of almost 150,000 people.  Each of them with at least one interesting story…

Tours are lead by Lorraine Irving and John Atkin.

On May 23:

John Atkin – Come Meet the Masons – a look at some prominent burials in the Masonic Section
Lorraine Irving – Remember Me as You Pass By- A tour of the 1919 addition which includes Janet Smith and Joe Fortes.

Time: 10:00 am
Location: Meet at Celebration Hall – 5445 Fraser St/39th Ave.
Fees: $10.00 per person, cash only please
For more information, please visit our website

March 24 | Walking Tour – Downtown South

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The Gathering Place presents a Free Walking Tours – Vancouvers’ Downtown South

Join us in the heart of Vancouver’s Downtown South and tour unique architecture and public art.
Learn about historical and other fun facts.

  • Find out how Davie Street was named
  • Visit an 8 foot Haida pole designed by well known Haida carver Bill Reid
  • Learn about diverse architecture including: Pre WWI; Art Deco; the Moderne style of the Vogue Theatre, a National Historic site; and present day contemporary

And Much, Much More!

The organizer says the tour is appropriate for any age, but the inforomation is geared to youth and adults
When: Wednesdays March 17 & 24 from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon
Where: The Gathering Place Community Centre, corner of Helmcken Street and Seymour Street, Vancouver

Admission is FREE !

March 17 | Walking Tour – Downtown South

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The Gathering Place presents a Free Walking Tours – Vancouvers’ Downtown South
Join us in the heart of Vancouver’s Downtown South and tour unique architecture and public art.
Learn about historical and other fun facts.

  • Find out how Davie Street was named
  • Visit an 8 foot Haida pole designed by well known Haida carver Bill Reid
  • Learn about diverse architecture including: Pre WWI; Art Deco; the Moderne style of the Vogue Theatre, a National Historic site; and present day contemporary

And Much, Much More!

The organizer says the tour is appropriate for any age, but the inforomation is geared to youth and adults.
When: Wednesdays March 17 & 24 from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon
Where: The Gathering Place Community Centre, corner of Helmcken Street and Seymour Street, Vancouver

Admission is FREE !

Aug 26 | The Gauntlet: A Look at the Emergency Food System

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As we walk in our west side neighbourhoods, many of us run the daily gauntlet of outstretched hands, from the homeless to the NGO’s.

Join author, Spring Gillard for a look at the emergency food system and the charity model and ponder: to give or not to give?

Talk to service providers and learn about food programs on the west side that cater to vulnerable populations, as well as other initiatives that help increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables for all.

$35. To register, email: info@gardenheart.ca.

Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Location: Walking Tour, Kitsilano Neighbourhood