Over the years, and in accordance with its objectives, the Vancouver Historical Society has promoted interest in Vancouver’s history through the holding of monthly meetings with speakers, presenting annual awards for achievements relating to local history and research and hosting field trips to destinations of local historical importance. In addition, the VHS had been pro-active in promoting Vancouver heritage and history by publishing books on its own and supporting financially the publication of other works. It has also supported special projects such as the Oral History Project which produced over 40 taped interviews relating to the Fairview Slopes and the business history of Granville Island. More recently, it has lent direct support to the Historica project of the Vancouver School Board. The VHS also publishes its own monthly Newsletter.

Run entirely by volunteers, the Vancouver Historical Society has, for over seven decades, continued to remain a voice in the city’s history. During this time, its history related projects and its support to local publishing have enhanced the role of the Society and confirmed its effectiveness.

Official website: http://www.vancouver-historical-society.ca/index.htm