19 vintage photos of Expo '86 in Vancouver

Expo ’86 celebrates its 36th anniversary next week, marking a historic moment for Vancouverites who witnessed the event that put us on the map.

From the construction of major infrastructure such as the SkyTrain and Science World, Expo ’86 changed the scope of Vancouver. Featuring pavilions from 54 nations and with a transportation theme, the event drew more than 22 million visitors over the course of six months.

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To celebrate the anniversary, here are 19 vintage photos of Expo ’86.

 

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You might also like:
• CF Pacific Centre mall once had a massive atrium with a waterfall (PHOTOS)
• Vancouver in the 1990s: Library Square under construction (PHOTOS)
• This was the original Aberdeen Centre mall in Richmond, up until 2002 (PHOTOS)