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Description
Saturday, February 21, 2026
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (120 minutes)
Starting Point: Museum of Vancouver
Ending Point: Vancouver Maritime Museum
Location: 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9
Step into history. Walk with culture. Experience Black Vancouver like never before.
Afro Van Connect (AVC) invites you to the Black History Walking Tour, presented by Black Space Media INC in partnership with the Museum of Vancouver, the Vancouver Maritime Museum, and the Vancouver Heritage Foundation.
This immersive walking tour explores the history, culture, and lived experiences of Black and African-descent communities in British Columbia, highlighting stories often left untold. Guided through the historic Kitsilano neighbourhood, along the southern shore of English Bay, participants will uncover the powerful legacies of Black pioneers such as Feilding Spotts, Sylvia Stark, Howard Estes, and the Alexander family.
What to Expect:
Guided storytelling from local knowledge keepers and community leaders
Deep dives into Black history, heritage, art, and place
Culturally relevant food from local African-descent vendors
Access to the Museum of Vancouver and Maritime Museum Garden spaces
The tour will be hosted by Kor Kase, Co-Founder of Afro Van Connect, who will guide attendees through the historical and cultural significance of Black presence in Vancouver.
Food provided by Kiss Yo Mama: Lisa L. Brown, known as Kiss Yo Mama, is a chef and cultural food educator with over 30 years of experience sharing African, Caribbean, and African American soul food traditions.
Our Intention
This experience honours the shared histories of African-descent peoples and Indigenous communities in British Columbia, acknowledging the unceded territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səlí̓ lwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
This is Black history—alive, local, and powerful.
Date & Time
Sat, Feb 21, 2026 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Venue Details
Museum of Vancouver
1100 Chestnut StreetVancouver, British Columbia V6J 3J9
