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British Columbia, Canada : 'land of opportunity'

British Columbia, Canada : 'land of opportunity'

Item is a postcard showing a view of Downtown Vancouver. Text on back of postcard: "Vancouver, Canadian gateway to the Pacific, has 98 miles of waterfrontage on the harbour and English Bay. A favored port for deep-sea vessels. This card is furnished for convenience of men in the armed forces by the British Columbia Government Travel Bureau, Victoria, B.C. Write the Bureau for full information on British Columbia. Passed. Photographed prior to 1939."

Expo 86 Fairsite, Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Expo 86 Fairsite, Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Item is a postcard showing three images of the Expo 86 site. Caption on back of postcard: "The north shore of False Creek, as depicted in these photos, has transformed in four short years from an industrial area to a futuristic fairsite of Expo 86. The Stadium at B.C. Place, the world's largest air-supported building, and the geodesic Expo Centre will be landmarks in Vancouver for years to come."

Expo 86 Fairsite, Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Expo 86 Fairsite, Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Item is a postcard showing an aerial photograph of Vancouver featuring the Expo 86 site. Caption on back of postcard: "Located on the north shore of False Creek, the site of Expo 86 is truly magnificent. Covering over 165 acres and featuring over 80 participants, the world is coming to British Columbia in 1986."

Expo 86, Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Expo 86, Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Item is a postcard showing the Expo '86 site. Caption on back of postcard: "The world is coming to British Columbia in 1986 to visit the World's Exposition on transportation and communication. This magical event will feature over 80 participating nations, provinces, states and corporations all saluting the future. As this evening scene depicts, Vancouver will be the place to be in 1986."

Night view from Grouse Mountain : Vancouver, B.C.

Night view from Grouse Mountain : Vancouver, B.C.

Item is a postcard showing the night view of Vancouver from Grouse Mountain. Caption on the back of postcard: "Night view of the city taken from the ski village on Grouse Mountain. Vancouver has been well blessed by the creator. A beautiful city with ideal recreation facilities. The twin chair lift, largest in Canada, serves both skiers and tourists throughout the year, and only a few minutes drive from the city."

Vancouver Water Front, Vancouver, B.C. (Canada)

Vancouver Water Front, Vancouver, B.C. (Canada)

Item is a postcard showing Coal Harbour. Caption on back of photograph: "View taken from Stanley Park showing Coal Harbour. In the foreground are boats belonging to the Burrard Yacht Club. In the background can be seen the Marine Building, the tallest in Vancouver, and part of the skyline." The back of the postcard includes personal correspondence addressed to Mr. and Mrs. C.W. McClain.

Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Item is a postcard printed with an image showing the view from Vancouver City Hall. Caption on back of postcard: "This spectacular view is seen from the City Hall looking north showing Metropolitan Vancouver with the North Shore Mountains in the background."

Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Item is a postcard showing a rood-top view of Granville Street. Caption on the back of postcard: "Night owl's roof-top view of Granville Street. The B.C. Hydro Building and environs are an impressive sight at night. The waters of English Bay can be seen in the background, to the right."