vancouverplaces

Vancouver and Whistler Places

Society EN ↓ 100 episodes

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.

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Episodes

The Story of Rogers Arena 23.04.2026 24:58

The amazing backstory behind the development of Vancouver's landmark sports arena, and home of the Vancouver Canucks!

Maquinna in Stone 16.04.2026 23:24

Discover the little-known and fun to find statue of iconic Nuu-cha-nulth chief on the Legislative Library building in Victoria.

Handcrank Charlie 18.02.2026 15:20

Crank up a story from this unique hand-powered outdoor audio device, located between a stately castle and the west coast wilderness.

The Old Westham Island Bridge 11.02.2026 13:29

Visiti the one-of-a-kind wooden bridge that is your gateway to the natural wonders of Westham Island, and scene of a spooky X files episode!

CFB Esquimalt, Dummy 04.02.2026 16:46

Home of the Royal Canadian Navy's Pacific Fleet, and a World War Two dummy with salty language. A story not to be missed!

3 Singing Birds in Whistler 02.12.2025 11:51

The most unique boutique in the Rocky Mountains. Probably.

Victoria Time Capsule 26.11.2025 17:02

Mark your calendar for July 1, 2067 and plan to be in Victoria for the big reveal ... or just listen to this podcast episode.

Victoria’s Capitol Iron Building 18.11.2025 13:07

Discover one of Victoria's oldest, most-fabled, buildings - and its historic neighbourhood.

Butchart’s Rocks and Roses 11.11.2025 14:44

Below the topsoil of its well-manicured world-famous gardens there's an industrial site that built a fortune and a city.

BC’s Hidden Archives 04.11.2025 17:56

The quasi-subterranean repository of provincial history, hiding near the Royal BC Museum in Victoria.

Victoria's Bridge Disaster 03.09.2025 15:30

We'll tell you where to find the almost-secret memorial to a tragic bridge disaster that you've probably never heard about.

The Stawamus Chief 27.08.2025 17:50

This un-missable giant of the sea-to-sky highway is as hard or easy to climb as you dare make it.

Victoria’s Boulder House 20.08.2025 14:14

Expand your mind and body at this unique Victoria boulder house.

Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Park 20.05.2025 19:51

Discover the many reasons to visit this park, the highest point in Vancouver, which is not named for the Queen you think it is.

Board With Friends in Victoria 13.05.2025 17:34

From Marvin Gardens to Kamchatka to the library with Colonel Mustard, "Board with Friends" is the place to be!

Vancouver’s Lord Byng Highschool 07.05.2025 18:45

The historic high school with ties to Hollywood, Vimy Ridge, and the Prime Minister's Office.

Vancouver’s Punjabi Market 26.02.2025 16:17

Taste, smell, see, feel, and hear a little bit of India at the Punjabi Market on Vancouver's Main Street.

Whistler Hardware 19.02.2025 14:42

The best hardware store in Whistler has everything you need, and also a great story!

Victoria’s Black Ball Line 12.02.2025 17:50

The only Ferry ride where Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters sing you aboard!

Whistler’s Armchair Books 29.01.2025 18:21

Unique in so many ways - the bookstore in Whistler you do not want to miss!

Victoria Bike Counter 21.01.2025 17:28

How many bicyclists bicycle around Victoria? Tune in and find out how to find out.

Five Places too late to Not Miss 04.12.2024 20:21

We told you to visit these places. Now they're gone.

Liberty Cafe 27.11.2024 10:34

The quintessential Main Street cafe and bakery, and the perfect place to begin, or end, your next shopping spree.

Big Bad John’s 20.11.2024 15:40

Bring your big bad bra, and order a historic bra-tini, while you experience a historic, iconic, watering hole in Victoria.

Vancouver's Marine Building 03.10.2024 15:43

Our first podcast interrupted by a helicopter! But join us anyway and find out why the Marine Building is maybe the most spectacular building in Vancouver, and certainly the most fishy!