On Aug. 1, 1914, the fifth annual regatta of the North Arm campers took place at Woodlands on Burrard Inlet. Known as one of the signature events of the social calendar, special sailings were assigned to bring large crowds of viewers over from Vancouver.
The program included 24 events, including a variety of men’s and women’s races, with a special band playing throughout. The day concluded with a dance, and the last boat ferried people back to Vancouver at midnight.
Only three days after this photograph was taken, Canada entered the First World War after Britain declared war on Germany.
Visit the MONOVA website for more information about the history of the North Shore and to plan your visit to MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver, now open at 115 West Esplanade in The Shipyards.
Currently, MONOVA: Archives of North Vancouver, at 3203 Institute Road in Lynn Valley, is open for drop-ins on Monday and by appointment Tuesday-Friday, 12:30-4 p.m. Contact: [email protected]
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