Powell Street: A Walk into the History & Future of the Japanese Canadian Community, presented by Heritage Vancouver and the Japanese Canadian National Museum

Saturday, May 29th, 2010 | 10:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Meet at 220 Jackson Street in front of the Japanese Buddhist Church
Tickets: $15.00; $10.00 Heritage Vancouver members

Tour is limited to 30 people

Join Heritage Vancouver on a guided walk through old Japantown led by Judy Inouye and Ray Ota, volunteers of the Japanese Canadian National Museum.  Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with this historical tour back in time to the pre-war, bustling community of Japanese Canadians who lived and worked in the area.   See where Japanese-style bath houses, tofu makers, the Maikawa Department Store and many other successful businesses anchored the community.

Visit the Powell Grounds or Oppenheimer Park which was home to the famous Vancouver Asahi baseball team, now home to the Powell Street Festival and currently being revitalized to include more cultural elements. Come experience the past through the buildings and stories of old Japantown,  and find out about the city’s plans to revitalize this historic neighbourhood.

http://www.heritagevancouver.org

Tickets  On-line: via Paypal (account not required)

Cheque mailed to: Heritage Vancouver, PO Box 3336, Main Post Office, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3Y3. Please let us know if you’ve mailed a cheque, to hold your spot.

For additional information, e-mail info@heritagevancouver.org