Vintage Vancouver: Archival Films from the City of Vancouver Archives

A belated return after its sell-out show two years ago, another chance to enjoy this compilation of archival footage.

Using 50 years of material, local historian Michael Kluckner guides us on a moving image journey into Vancouver’s past. With musical accompaniment by jazz pianist Wayne Stewart, highlights include home movies, park board films, experimental films, and on-the-fly documentaries.

Get a glimpse of 1950s Chinatown in Kodachrome. Watch the construction and opening of the Stanley Park Railway in 1964. Reminisce upon long-forgotten neon. Indulge in 1970s tourist attractions. Witness a 1981 protest against a controversial film on Granville Street.

Spend an afternoon with us and rediscover this great city by sampling a bit of its history.

Tickets available through Vancity’s online ticketing system.