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.

A salute to Don Grant. WVHS sadly announces to members the news that Don Grant, long time WVHS member and supporter, and Hollyburn Heritage Society historian, has died. As the society's historian and archivist, Don interviewed hikers and skiers, made films about the Lodge and collected films and photographs from the early days – all available on the society's website. Don was always ready to help with anything relating to local history and heritage and was a wealth of information We are so grateful for the Hollyburn legacy he created for our community’s use, benefit, education and pleasure.