Francophones of Early Vancouver - Guided Tour, this Saturday, 30 April 2011

The Francophones of Early Vancouver - A Guided Tour

News of an upcoming event from Maurice Guibord, one of my favourite Vancouver historians. I've been on his tours before and hope to be along on this one - always fun and you will learn so much about the city's 'hidden' history.

I am presenting this week my second and last presentation at Simon Fraser University in the context of the City Program, this year focussing on the history of Francophones in Vancouver. My last activity in this program will be a walking tour of Gastown and the Downtown Eastside where we will visit the historical sites and places of memory that highlight the history of Francophones in our city. This visit is open to the public, at 10$ a person. Since it is part of the City Program series, it will be offered in English. I will offer a version in French later this summer.

For those who wish to join us, the tour takes place this Saturday, April 30, at 10am, at the SE corner of Victory Square, at Pender and Cambie.

Those wishing to stay for lunch will dine at the Salty Tongue, at 213 Carrall St., in the building where was conceived in 1886 the first social and literary group for Vancouver’s French-Canadians. We’ll toast to their memory.

Visite guidée : Les Francophones de Vancouver

Je présente cette semaine ma deuxième et dernière présentation pour S.F.U. dans le contexte du City Program, sur l’histoire des Francophones dans la ville de Vancouver. Je termine ma participation au programme ce samedi avec une visite guidée du Gastown et du Downtown Eastside, pour faire valoir les lieux historiques et de mémoire qui rappelleront la Francophonie de Vancouver. Cette visite est ouverte au public, au coût de 10$. Puisque le programme est offert en anglais et comme la visite en fait partie, la visite sera en anglais. J’offrirai une version française plus tard cet été.

Pour ceux et celles qui veulent se joindre à nous ce samedi, le 30 avril, à 10h, au coin SE de la Place de la Victoire, à Pender & Cambie.

Si les gens veulent prendre le lunch ensemble par la suite, nous irons au Salty Tongue, au 213 rue Carrall, dans l’immeuble où la première association sociale et culturelle canadienne-française de la ville a vu le jour en 1886. On y portera un toast à nos origines en ville.

Contact Maurice: 604-253-9311, e-mail: mguibord@shaw.ca

Walking Tour - Maillardville - Coquitlam, BC - Sunday May 3, 2009

Walking Tour of Maillardville, in Coquitlam, BC
- Sunday, May 3, 2009

Maurice Guibord will lead a walking tour of Maillardville, British Columbia's historic Francophone settlement, in Coquitlam, BC - Sunday, May 3 from 1-3pm.

You will hear about both sides of this community, the Anglophone bosses and the Francophone workers. You will also learn about the much publicized 1931 mill strike and the explosive school board strike of 1951, two events that galvanized this young community.

Maurice Guibord's presentation to the British Columbia Genealogical Society in March 2009 on Francophones in the Lower Mainland was very well attended and Maurice is now offering this historical tour of Maillardville in Coquitlam.

Maurice has been involved in museums for over 25 years, both in the curatorial and programming spheres. In that context, he has researched many themes and collections, and enjoys the surprises that historical research brings. He is involved in the city's Francophone community, both on radio and television, as an historical correspondent.

As a founding member of Heritage Vancouver and the Programs Coordinator at Burnaby Village Museum, he remains active in providing walking tours of various Vancouver neighbourhoods and Burnaby cemeteries. He is also a member of the British Columbia Genealogical Society.

Details:
1-3 pm, Sunday, May 3, rain or shine. $10/person. Pay there.
Meet in front of Place des Arts, on Heritage Square,
Brunette and King Edward Ave., Coquitlam.

British Columbia Genealogical Society: www.bcgs.ca