Community Arts Council of Vancouver

You are here: Home / Archives for Timeline Stories

Vanier Park and the Civic Museums

by

h4>>In 1963, CACV noted concern for lack of museum facilities in Vancouver and gathered a museum committee form Civic Museum Board, secured a grant from H.R. MacMillan family to commission Dr. Theodore Heinrich— world renowned museum expert from the Met Museum in NY, and past director of Royal Ontario Museum. Heinrich’s many recommendations received a lot of pushback from the city. Ultimately, the …

[Read more...] about Vanier Park and the Civic Museums

Granville Island Seawall Extension (Island Park walk to Science World)

by

h4>>In the 1960s, Vancouver was growing at a rapid rate, and the city council was keen to push forward with some aggressive development plans. Then CACV member Hilda Symonds rang the alarm bells. Her efforts ultimately lead to the expansion of the Vancouver Sea Wall through to Granville Island. The Sea Wall, one of our city's most iconic features, connects the public with the surrounding waters and …

[Read more...] about Granville Island Seawall Extension (Island Park walk to Science World)

Playhouse Theatre

by

h4>>The Playhouse Board was formed by the City with CACV’s Mary Roaf as a member. Built in conjunction with the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, the Vancouver Playhouse opened in 1962 at a critical point in the development of the performing arts culture in Canada. Facilities for live theatre and musical groups were scarce. Today, the Vancouver Playhouse is home to DanceHouse, Friends of Chamber Music and the …

[Read more...] about Playhouse Theatre