THE GREAT VANCOUVER FIRE OF 1886 WALKING TOUR for 11th Annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival 2014 in Vancouver on Nov 1 2014
Walking Tour
THE GREAT VANCOUVER FIRE OF 1886 WALKING TOUR with Lisa Anne Smith
Saturday November 1, 10am (approx. 90 minutes)
Meet at SW corner of Victory Square, W. Pender & Hamilton
$10, pay-what-you-can for local residents
On June 13, 1886, an out-of-control clearing fire destroyed most of the newly-incorporated city of Vancouver in less than one hour. Author Lisa Anne Smith shares stories from her newly-released book Vancouver Is Ashes: The Great Fire of 1886. Revisit the Great Fire with Lisa as she brings to life stories of numerous fire survivors: visit the sites and discover why! Learn how Vancouver rose from the ashes within weeks of the fire’s aftermath. The walking tour will progress from the east end of Gastown, through to the final commentary on the Main Street overpass leading to CRAB Park.
This event was on Day 4 of the 12 Days of the Heart of the City Festival. Please check the website for more events!
The 11th Annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival
Wednesday October 29 to Sunday November 9, 2014
Over 90 events at over 25 venues throughout the Downtown Eastside
http://www.heartofthecityfestival.com
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http://www.heartofthecityfestival.com
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