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Photograph depicts a replica of the "SS Beaver." It was built by the RCN in Esquimalt and was open for inspection in Vancouver.

Photograph depicts a Japanese cadet sailing ship called "Kaiuo Maru" at Centennial Pier, Vancouver. Its visit was part of 1966 Vancouver Sea Festival and the ship was open to the public for inspection.

Photograph taken at Brockton Oval, Stanley Park in Vancouver. Depiction of the Presentation of 2 Colours to the Vancouver City Police Force by Lieutenant-Governor of B.C. At this point, the colours had just been consecrated on an alter of drums. Drummers were regaining their drums.

Photograph depicts the B.C. Electric Railway swing bridge at False Creek on the west side looking north.

Photograph depicts the fixed span of the B.C. Electric Railway swing bridge at False Creek looking south.

Photograph depicts the Pacific Press Ltd. Vancouver Sun building at Beatty and West Pender St. The view is looking northeast from Beatty St. It was vacated by the Vancouver Sun at Christmas 1965 with the neon "Sun" sign on the tower removed.

Photograph depicts Pier B of C.P.R., just west of the C.P.R. railway station. This is the only pier accessible to ocean going passenger liners and is used by P&O vessels. Facilities generally in adequate for the 1960s.

Photograph depicts a former fire hall now used as a boy's club on 12th Ave and St. Catherine's St., in Vancouver, B.C. It is one and a quarter miles southeast of C.N.R. station.

Photograph depicts a courthouse in Vancouver, B.C. Photo shows the ripped up forecourt.

Photograph depicts a courthouse on Georgia St., looking west towards the Vancouver Hotel. The fence surrounding the courthouse is covered with paintings.

Photograph depicts a painting on the fence outside a courthouse on Howe and Granville St. In Vancouver, B.C. Each artist was granted a permit and panel by City Council.

Photograph depicts the former B.C. Electric Railway track crossing Sea Island Way near Bridgeport, Lulu Island, and looking north to the Oak St. road bridge. The track was lifted in 1965 when the new Steveston route went into service.

Photograph depicts a courthouse in Vancouver, B.C. Photo shows the ripped up forecourt.

Photograph depicts the intersection at Cordero and Nelson St. in the west end of Vancouver. The view is looking north along Cordero St.

Photograph depicts Cadero St. in the west end of Vancouver, looking north from Barclay St. intersection in the 800 block.

Photograph depicts the middle section of C.P.R. Pier A1 at the foot of Thurlow St., which was built in 1890. The pier is in regular use though its seaward face is in very poor shape.

Photograph depicts the B.C. Electric Railway swing bridge at False Creek.

Photograph depicts the B.C. Electric Railway trestle bridge swinging span at False Creek.

Photograph depicts the B.C. Electric Railway swing bridge at False Creek on the west side looking east as it is about to swing open.

Photograph depicts the Cambie St. Bridge in Vancouver, BC, showing the west side and view facing south.

Photograph depicts the Sun Building at the intersection of Beatty and West Pender St. in Vancouver, B.C. The photo was taken after the Pacific Press Ltd. Vacated the building on December 26, 1965, and the "Sun" neon sign on the tower was removed. The view is looking west from West Pender St.

Photograph depicts Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0 diesel shunter locomotive #21, owned and on the premises of Vancouver Wharves Ltd. in North Vancouver. It is having a new transmission installed and receives an annual paint job in sky blue. It has a Gardiner (Manchester) engine. Comes the plate "Samuel Williams & Sons Ltd." (of Dagenham, Essex, U.K.), which is the parent company of the V.W. Ltd.

Photograph depicts ballasting re-laid new track at the Pacific Great Eastern yards in North Vancouver, beside the Vancouver Wharves Ltd.

Photograph depicts the mooring on south side of Coal Harbour and 100 yards east of the Bayshore Hotel, looking northwest to north.

Photograph depicts the "Nanaimo Chief" at Granville Island, False Creek, Vancouver.

Photograph depicts the ship the "Princess Louise" at Lynn Terminals in Vancouver Harbour.

Photograph depicts the ship the "Princess Louise" under tow at about 7:30 pm, passing Brockton Point in Vancouver Harbour.

Photograph depicts the steam tug "Prestige" in Vancouver Harbour. It is disused and passively preserved.

Photograph depicts Coal Harbour in Vancouver. The view is looking east at the Bayshore Hotel and facing the Harbour Park Development site, newly filled with rock.

Photograph depicts Coal Harbour in Vancouver. The photo is facing land fill with stone on the tidal side. The site is for the first block of the Harbour Park Development Ltd. high rise apartments.

Photograph depicts the Lynn Terminals wharf in Vancouver Harbour. The view is looking east with the Second Narrows bridge in the background. The photo also shows a steam dredger at work.

Photograph depicts a replica of the "SS Beaver" built by the RCN in Esquimalt and moored in Vancouver, open to the public. Its pump handle that operated the capston, was reconstructed from a drawing done in 1870.

Photograph depicts the Lions Gate (suspension) Bridge.

Photograph depicts a CPR bridge over Pitt River.

Photograph depicts a little used works trailer of steam traction. Era vintage, but carried 1966 trailer plates.

Photograph depicts the 1966 Armistice Day Parade at Victory Square, Vancouver. An RCMP detachment is found on the east side of the square. Looking north on Cambie Street.

Photograph taken at the east end of False Creek, looking south towarsd Quebec and Ontario Streets.

Photograph depicts a P & O liner, the "Oriana," backing out from CPR Pier C in Vancouver. Minor assistance was needed from two cates tugs.

Photograph depicts a liner called the "Oriana."

Photograph depicts a weather ship of the Canadian Coastguard called "Vancouver." It was fitting out after launching. This vessel and its sister ship, "Quada," were the largest vessels ever built on the western coast of Canada. "Vancouver" was retired in May 1981 as it was too costly to service.

Photograph depicts a courthouse on Howe St. in Vancouver, B.C. There are paintings on the fence surrounding the forecourt.

Photograph depicts the intersection at Cordero and Barclay St. in the west end of Vancouver. The view is looking north along Cordero St.

Photograph depicts a notice posted in Stanley Park at the head of Coal Harbour, Vancouver, B.C. Notice is for summer visitors only.

Photograph depicts Nelson St., facing west between Bidwell and Denman St. Photo, and was taken during snowfalls between 23 December 1965 and 5 January 1966. During this period 40 inches of snow fell on the west end. The lampstands are typical of this area and are about to be replaced by February 1966 by a newer type.

Photograph depicts a swimming pool at Second Beach in Stanley Park, Vancouver, B.C. The snow in the foreground is 16 inches deep and there is a gathering snowstorm in the background coming in from the west.

Photograph depicts the end of the old Coal Harbour extension of the C.P.R. line from Vancouver. It was disused for several years. The view is looking east with Woodward's Marina behind.

Photograph depicts two 3-truck Shay locomotives, #114 and behind her #115, belonging to the Railway Appliance Company at the Vancouver Wharves Ltd. in North Vancouver. They are in daily or weekly use. Both were built by Lima Locomotive Works Inc. Locomotive #114 was built in July 1928 as #3320 and #115 was built in October 1929 as #3344.

Photograph depicts 6-truck Shay locomotive #114 belonging to the Railway Appliance Company at the Vancouver Wharves Ltd. in North Vancouver. It is used each week.