Expert Intel on Vancouver Area Dumplings
William Liu from Kam Wai Dim Sum shares his favourite dumplings and where to get them just in time for Year Of The Dragon celebrations.
The Newest, Coolest and Best Food & Drink in Victoria Right Now
Planning a trip to Victoria over the summer? We’ve compiled a short list of essential eating and drinking around the city to sate your various appetites…
From Ancient Methods to Autumnal Rarities: Miki Ellis Schools us on Sake
The rice wine pro and co-owner of Dachi Restaurant takes us on a quick tour of sake - from beginner through to extra credit.
Engage Your Body and Brain with a Mount Pleasant Walking Tour This Spring
Break out your best walking shoes: local history-buff (and long-time Scout Contributor), Christine Hagemoen, is priming up for another series of on-foot tours through Mount Pleasant, with various dates scheduled throughout April and May...and spots are already filling up!
Vancouver’s History of Independent Grocery Stores, Vol. 10
Discover one of what used to be many Victoria Drive Grandview-Woodland neighbourhood grocery stores: A & B Grocery.
Groundbreaking Eleanor Collins, The City’s ‘First Lady Of Jazz’
Eleanor Collins, celebrated as "Vancouver's first lady of jazz" and recipient of the Order of Canada, passed away on March 3, 2024, at the age of 104. In tribute to her legacy and to extend our condolences to her family, we are republishing Christine Hagemoen's 2017 article that explores Collins' profound impact on Vancouver's music scene.
Vancouver’s History of Independent Grocery Stores, Vol. 9
In her latest instalment, Christine Hagemoen details the progression of Kong’s Grocery in Strathcona.
Kingsgate, the ‘Little Mall That Could’, Turns 50!
A brief history of one of the last remnants of Mount Pleasant’s working-class origins, still standing as an oasis of resistance to the neighbourhood's gentrification.
Vancouver’s History of Independent Grocery Stores, Vol. 8
This time around, Christine focuses on the legendary neighbourhood grocery corner store, located at 2262 Nanaimo Street.
Talking History, Culture, Community and Caribbean Food, with Chef Cullin David
We have a lot of respect, admiration, and questions for the people behind the 13+-year-old restaurant, so an interview was long overdue…
New Documentary Uses Personal Story to Cover the Rich History of the Cowichan Sweater
The iconic Cowichan Sweater is recognized and coveted around the world, but the deeper history of where these distinctive sweaters come from and the people who knit them is not as widely known. Filmmaker Mary Galloway is about to change that with her new film, The Cowichan Sweater: Our Knitted Legacy.
Vancouver’s History of Independent Grocery Stores, Vol. 7
Christine details the story of the iconic Strathcona store at 704 Vernon Drive, through to its current incarnation as the "wonderfully positive community gathering space, store, and cafe", Rise Up Marketplace.
Vancouver’s History of Independent Grocery Stores, Vol.6
In this instalment, Christine highlights King Joy Grocery - a once-fundamental part of the local community and newspaper-headline-making business.
Vancouver’s History of Independent Grocery Stores, Vol.5
In the fifth edition of this ongoing Scout column, Christine recounts the story of a well-recorded Vancouver neighbourhood gathering place located at 2308 E 34th Avenue: B.K. Grocery.
Vancouver’s History of Independent Grocery Stores Vol. 4
In the fourth edition of this ongoing Scout column, Christine recounts the changing of hands and quirky history of Helena's Grocery, 6319 Main Street.
Vancouver’s History of Independent Grocery Stores, Vol 3.
In the third edition of this new Scout column, Christine features Little Cottage Confectionary, at 901 E 11th Avenue - "the cutest corner grocery store both in name and in structure" with a long and at-times-terrible legacy.
Vancouver’s History of Independent Grocery Stores, Vol. 2
In the second edition of this new Scout column, Christine hones in on John’s Confectionary, at 33 W6th Avenue, and the property history surrounding it.
You Should Know About Vancouver’s History of Independent Grocery Stores Vol. 1
Whatever you call them — corner stores, mom-and-pop shops, confectionaries, grocery stores, or simply “the store” — these places served as local gathering spaces and encouraged a sense of community. That makes them worth celebrating. Let’s get started…
You Should Know About the History of Vancouver’s Once Thriving Comic Book Industry
Local historian, Christine Hagemoen, discovers that Vancouver was once an integral part of the Golden Age of Canadian comics.
FROM THE COLLECTION // A Controversial Souvenir and Important Piece of Filipino History
Alyssa Sy de Jesus, Program Assistant at the Museum of Vancouver, shares an historical object from the Philippines that brings up conflicting emotions...
How to Familiarize Yourself with Mount Pleasant’s Rich and Little Known History, On Foot
Christine Hagemoen shares a sampling of the many stories haunting this Vancouver neighbourhood, included in her newly published walking guide.
CRAFT BEER ATLAS // The Unassuming North Van Brewery Serving Up Beer and History
Streetcar Brewing's inspiration is the neighbourhood's historic (now obsolete) streetcar system, which earned it its former nickname of the "Streetcar Suburb".
FROM THE COLLECTION // An Artistic Homage to Our Chinese and Indigenous Histories
Local artist Lam Wong talks about the historical inspirations behind his original multimedia art installation...
FROM THE COLLECTION // Excavated Pieces of BC’s Indigenous History
The Museum of Vancouver's Jasmine Wilson explains how one particular collection connects her to her own personal history.
This Was One of the Most Influential Restaurants in Vancouver’s History
Harry Kambolis' "C" Restaurant was a game-changing icon that helped put Vancouver’s emerging food scene on the map.
Vancouver’s Cruel and Ridiculous Lack of Public Toilets: A History
Despite its world class pretensions, this city has always made it hard for its citizens to find relief on the go.
FROM THE COLLECTION // A Super Rare Piece of Hogan’s Alley Musical History
Neptoon Records' store owner Rob Frith shares a circa 1960 Vancouver gig poster that shows a familiar local celebrity on guitar.
Vancouver’s Best Bookstores, Mapped
A bookworm's guide to all the wonderful spots that fill our Fall libraries with fiction, non and everything in between.
On the Worst Year in Human History and Homeless Campers Not Doing it For Kicks
In his latest read of the news headlines, Sean Orr finds wonders about the Cactus Club while branding vodka sodas.
Curious About the Delicious World of Filipino Fried Chicken? Here’s a Great Place to Start…
Fernando Medrano continues the "Never Heard Of It" series with a dive into the deliciousness of Win Win Chick-N in Steveston Village.
The Evolution of Our Species Visualized by the American Museum of Natural History
Scientists use fossils to reconstruct the evolutionary history of hominins, our brothers and sisters from very distant and different mothers.
Getting to Know East Van by Exploring Its History
Later this month you can get intimate with ten of the neighbourhood's most interesting buildings.
On the Racist History of Tipping and Robots Delivering Big Macs in Bike Lanes
In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia learns of mussels flexing and bars hidden deep in the forest.
On the Complicated History of Curry and the Great Mashed Potato Mystery of Mississippi
In her latest read of the food and drink headlines, Talia finds terrible dining advice and feasts on Game of Thrones.
The Craft Beer Atlas of Vancouver
The Craft Beer Atlas is designed to keep you up to date on where your beer scene is going and where it has been.
Where to Eat & Drink In Railtown / Japantown, Ranked by Scout Readers
Detailing the seven best restaurants in the neighbourhood, from the Alibi Room to St. Lawrence.
‘A Secret History of the American River People’ Doc to Show Life on the Banks
We can't wait to watch the results of 1000s of miles floated (and 100s of interviews conducted) on the Mississippi and Tennessee Rivers.
Ghosts, Cults, Students and Art: the Bizarre History of the Fairacres Mansion
Long before it became the Burnaby Art Gallery, this comely pile on Deer Lake was home to a cult and a bunch of college kids.
On Surveying the Damage, Re-Writing History and Cheap Booze on the Beach
Understanding 200 years of unchecked worldwide industrialization with a side of ice cream schadenfreude.
You Should Know More About the Fascinating History of Lower Mount Pleasant
Lower Mount Pleasant was one of the first areas outside of Vancouver's downtown to be developed for residential use. First came houses, then came war. See what remains to this day...
All About The Sidewalk Stamps Still Spelling Out Vancouver’s History
An Animated History Of Our Privacy Expectations
The Piece Of Vancouver History That Just Sold For A Song
Tiny Books Of Big Ideas Dig Into Local History, Subtraction Architecture, More
Behind The Scenes At The Smithsonian Museum Of Natural History
On Ice Cream History, Finger Lickin’ Secrets And Disastrous Service
On The Sexist History Of Salad And Every Bar’s Nightmare Customer
Fascinating Window Into Local History Opens At Presentation House Gallery
On Protesting Protesters & Vancouver’s Long History Of Screwing Itself
A Little Bit More About The History Of Prospect Point In Stanley Park
Digging The Ambiance & History At The Patricia Hotel On The DTES
How To Walk Through The Surprising History Of Hastings-Sunrise
Walking Through The Hidden History Of East Van’s Market Gardens
The 100 Year History Of Stanley Park’s Beautiful, Meandering Seawall
Getting Your Rotisserie Chicken With A Side Of History At The Homer St. Cafe & Bar
Local Band The Crowbots Talk Illicit Jamming & Lost Musical Histories
On The History Of Melancholy & Why It Might Be Good For Us
The New Local History Book ‘Vancouver Confidential’
The History Behind Playland’s Ancient, Iconic Wooden ‘Coaster’
Sipping History In “Delamont Park”, Kitsilano’s Forgotten Micro-Neighbourhood
On Harvesting The 5,000 Year History Of The Humble Carrot
History Of The Swimsuit Exhibit Opens At The Vancouver Maritime Museum
Drinking Up 101 Years Of History In The Building That Houses The “Alibi Room”
The History Of Lost Lagoon, Stanley Park’s Watery Jewel
The History Of The City’s Modernist Oasis Of Tropical Cool
Modern Bartender To Host “Exotic Ports O’ Call – History Of The Tiki Cocktail”
Peeling Back The Layers Of Boozy Bootlegger History At Gastown’s Peckinpah
The Ping Pong Punk Rock History Of 828 East Hastings St.
A Copy Of “The Library: A World History” (Hardcover)
From Scots & Punks To Grunge & Couture: A Pleated Short History Of Plaid
COOL THING WE WANT #393: “A Visual History Of Typefaces And Graphic Styles”
YOU SHOULD KNOW: The History Of The City’s Grandview-Woodland Neighbourhood
SMOKE BREAK #1032: A Short & Engaging Animation About The History Of Typography
TEA & TWO SLICES: On Harper’s History & Getting Hysterical About Junior Anarchists
LOOKCITY: A Very Short History Of The Denim That You’re Probably Wearing Today
GOODS: Join Chef Owen Lightly In Italy This Summer To “Harvest Food Through History”
YOU SHOULD KNOW: The Awesome History Of The Long Forgotten North Shore Ferries
YOU SHOULD KNOW: How Its Tiki Tacky History Makes “The Waldorf” Worth Saving
YOU SHOULD KNOW: The Fishy History Of 611 Alexander On The Downtown Eastside
YOU SHOULD KNOW: About The Groovy History Of Kitsilano’s Iconic “Naam” Eatery
BEYOND CHEDDAR: On “Abbaye de Tamie”, The French Cheese With A 900 Year History
YOU SHOULD KNOW: About The History Of Sunrise Market On The Downtown Eastside
Seen In Vancouver #388: “A Brief History Of British Columbia” Short By Lewis Bennett
YOU SHOULD KNOW: About The History Of Vancouver’s Iconic Hastings Racecourse
SMOKE BREAK #970: The History Of Logos In A World Increasingly Bound By Branding
SMOKE BREAK #969: Rock History In 100 (Chronologically) Consecutive Guitar Riffs
YOU SHOULD KNOW: About The History Of The Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood
SMOKE BREAK #961: The Design Observer Gives Us A Short History Of The Campsite
YOU SHOULD KNOW: About The History Of “The Gabriola Mansion” In The West End
YOU SHOULD KNOW: About The History Of Vancouver’s Very Own Don Draper Ad Man
YOU SHOULD KNOW: About The History Of Vancouver’s Long Love Affair With Bowling
DINER: California Winery Gunlach Bundschu Entertains With “A Brief History Of Merlot”
YOU SHOULD KNOW: About The History Of The Oppenheimer Building At 102 Powell St.
TEA & TWO SLICES: On Demographic Time Bombs & History As A Pretext For The Future
