John
Atkin is a civic historian, author and heritage consultant
who organizes and conduct tours for groups and individuals. John
has explored Vancouver like few others and offers an
interesting and offbeat insight to the city's architecture,
history and neighbourhoods.
John has created, and conducts, a number of unique and
popular walking tours throughout the City of Vancouver. He
brings an insight of urban planning and development, a love of
architecture, and the fascination of the curious to all his
tours.
Walks take approximately 2 hours - depending on the group
size and route - and are organized year round. Tours cost 15
dollars per person. Custom tours can also be organized for
groups or individuals, contact John
for information.
Please note for groups less than ten, there is a 100 dollar
minimum charge.
Spring & Summer Walks: Looks for
dates and locations coming soon for the Heritage
Foundation's
Spring
and Summer Walks for 2019. (hint... think industry)
False
Creek By Boat: Coming in April, it's a
different way to explore the history and development of
this waterway.
Orpheum
Photo Tour: Coming in May. Once again explore
architectural photography and the history of this 1927
vaudeville palace and concert hall with Martin Knowles
and myself.
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TALKS
Hycroft
Talks: Look for details shortly on a new
talk as part of this ongoing series.
UBC
Extended Learning
Our next course: March 16
- April 3
Vancouver's First Master Plan - Making the Modern City
The Bartholomew Plan of 1929 had a long-lasting effect on
the City of Vancouver. Created to guide the amalgamation
of the three former municipalities of Vancouver, Point
Grey and South Vancouver, the plan helped shape the city
as we know it today. We'll be looking at some of the
initiatives from the plan and how they influenced the
development of Vancouver.
As usual we'll have one
lecture at UBC Robson Square in downtown Vancouver and
four walking tours.
Check
UBC's
Extended Learning site for information on upcoming
courses and registration information.
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| Interested
in London?
September is when we go to London for a week
of walks. Drop us a line if you are
interested in being on the list.
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Did You Know?
A few fun facts and other bits of information
about Vancouver.
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