West Vancouver Historical Society – Connecting You to Our History

WVHS announces a number of events in 2021. Two events in February (Feb 1 and Feb 22) tie in with Heritage Month and are presented in partnership with North Shore Eldercollege. The WVHS AGM will take place in May. All these events are virtual at this time. WVHS is also collaborating with the West Vancouver Art Museum and the West Vancouver Archives on an exhibition (May – July) celebrating women whose contribution in the arts, business, education and politics helped shape West Vancouver. Dates and more information is found under Events.

In 1942, eleven year old Tom Taylor got his first job, delivering the West Van. News. The weekly newspaper, precursor of the Lions Gate Times and the North Shore News, would inspire his book, Glimpses, subtitled “World War II West Vancouver through the eyes of the papers and the paperboy”. Tom and Margaret Taylor, life members of West Vancouver Historical Society, have donated their inventory of Glimpses to the Society. WVHS is grateful for this kind gift.

West Vancouver's Frank Kurucz crossed his final finish line, passing away on Dec 5, 2020 in his 91st year. Frank worked for the District of West Vancouver as a Recreation Manager, and eventually as the Director of Parks and Recreation, the position he retired from in 1989. He was most proud of building the new West Vancouver Aquatic Centre and Seniors Activity Centre during his tenure. Frank was one of the most influential voices in West Vancouver when it came to physical activity.