Jack’s New & Used….Finders – Keepers

Jack’s New & Used is a dream for anyone that likes to rummage through old stuff in hopes of finding a diamond in the rough. This architectural salvage store in Burnaby has a unique collection of lighting & bath fixtures, doors, windows, hardware and...

What’s With The Wood

You may wonder why wood is such a prevalent decorative finishing material in Vancouver and the answer is quite simple…we’ve got a lot of wood.  Vancouver  was originally covered with a thick forest of fir, cedar, hemlock, spruce and salal and in the...

Self Serve Heritage in Vancouver

The Vancouver Heritage Foundation has created a program where you can explore the City’s Historical Districts when and however you please. A self-serve walking tour means there are no excuses for not being familiar with your City’s cultural roots. The VHF,...