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Powell Street Walking Tours

Population growth, labour tensions, and economic booms and busts have shaped life throughout Vancouver’s history. At the heart of the turbulence of the early part of the early 1900’s were first- and second-generation Japanese Canadians who established a thriving community of 8,000 people in the Powell Street neighbourhood.

The neighbourhood changed completely following the internment of Japanese Canadians, but there are still many clues which, once we see them and understand what they are, help us connect to the rich history of a displaced community. 

Tour Program

A 30-minute history presentation at VJLS-JH, followed by 1-1.5 hours guided tour of the neighbourhood, returning to the VJLS-JH at the end.

Language

Tours are typically conducted in English unless noted or pre-arranged. Please contact us to arrange a tour in Japanese. Printed pamphlets are available in both English and Japanese.

What to Wear

Wear closed-toe footwear, please, and appropriate clothing for the weather — tours are conducted rain or shine!

Group Tours

If you would like to register a group tour for 10 or more participants, or request a date not listed, please contact the Community Programmer, Misaki Kawai, at communityprogramming@vjls-jh.com before purchasing your tickets.

Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall

Tour Registration

Price per ticket: $15.00
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Preferred language for the tour (tours are typically conducted in English but we may be able to accommodate Japanese):
Does anyone in the group have requests that would make the tour more accessible or enjoyable?

Payment

Please register 3 days ahead to allow our volunteers time to prepare. Tours may be cancelled if there are not enough participants.