The Imperial Roller Skating Rink and Other Missing Structures of Beach Avenue
February 20, 2021
The Imperial Roller Skating Rink opened in 1907 at English Bay and boasted the largest skating floor in North America. Morton Park: In 1907, more than 100 years before the famous laughing statues appeared at English Bay, the Imperial Roller Skating Rink opened in Morton Park at Denman and Davie Streets. Roller skating was surging… Continue reading The Imperial Roller Skating Rink and Other Missing Structures of Beach Avenue
Public Art in Vancouver
June 28, 2014
Depending on where you live, you’ve probably noticed large sculptures and other forms of public art popping up around your neighbourhood. I was at Spanish Banks as part of a tour by the Musqueam last Saturday and was delighted to discover these enormous pieces of furniture sculpted by Brazilian artist Hugo Franca from fallen trees.… Continue reading Public Art in Vancouver