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Maybe you think you know Vancouver pretty well, maybe you’d like to get to know the city better, maybe you have never been to Vancouver, or maybe you’d just like to hear a couple guys who wrote the best-selling ”111 Places in Vancouver That You Must Not Miss” guidebook tell a few yarns about the city they love. Join producer Mike Finnegan as he tries to keep chatty, and sometimes witty, authors Dave Doroghy and Graeme Menzies on track as they discuss interesting and often unknown facts and stories about their favorite places in Vancouver.
Episodes
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
The Rembrandt of Snow
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Dave identifies the master artist behind the Whistler Mountain ski maps.
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Jerry’s Cove
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Graeme reveals the hidden history of Vancouver's incredible Jericho Beach, and manages to talk about Hippies again.
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Float Homes of Granville Island
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Dave dives into float homes. Graeme suggest some other delights for the eyes. Things not to miss at Vancouver's iconic Granville Island!
Friday Mar 18, 2022
The Retro Rocket Ship
Friday Mar 18, 2022
Friday Mar 18, 2022
This Flash Gordon-esque piece of public art is easy to miss but well worth seeing. Dave explains what it is and how it got there. Graeme serves up some ideas on what else to see in the neighbourhood.
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
The Spy Novelist at the Armoury
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
The eye-catching exterior of the Seaforth Armoury is nothing compared to the mind-boggling backstory of what was once "the finest armoury in the British Empire". Graeme gives the goods on the Seaforth Armoury - its opening by spy novel author John Buchan, the impressive Regimental Museum - and Dave explains how he met the Regiment's Colonel-in-Chief ... twice!
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Joe Fortes’ Fabulous Fountain
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Graeme is a fountain of knowledge on this unique piece of public art, dedicated to the memory of one of Vancouver's best-known and most-loved citizen.
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Winter Olympic Podiums Plus
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Dave reveals some of the best places to get your Winter Olympic-style picture taken in Whistler. Graeme and Mike throw in some tips on where to see Olympic rings, 2010 Olympic medals, a Torch from the relay, and still-in-use venues.
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
The Grass and the Gold of Rebagliati Park
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
There's a great park in Whistler with an unusual name and a facscinating story. Dave explains.
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
History in a Can
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Dave tells of his fascination with the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Steveston Village. Graeme plugs the tram museum.
Friday Jan 21, 2022
The Gasstown Gaoler
Friday Jan 21, 2022
Friday Jan 21, 2022
Find out where Vancouver's first Jail ("Gaol") is, and some of the spooky and cool places nearby. Also, who knew Dave was once a wax museum barker?