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To mark the 100th anniversary of the cityas founding and the arrival of the first trans-Canada train, Vancouveras political and business leaders invited the whole world to participate in the festivities.
The result was Expo a86, and more than 22 million people came for the party. It took eight years of planning and hard work to transform a former railroad yard into a colourful showplace full of pavilions and shows for the six-month event, but those lucky enough to have been there would agree that it was worth it. Expo a86, truly a worldas fair,
included pavilions from 9 provinces and territories, 54 nations and international groups, and 3 American states. Many of Canadaas largest industries joined in, as well, to celebrate the fairas theme, aA World
in Movement, A World in Touch.a Vintage photographs recapture the fun and excitement of the largest event held to that time in British Columbia.
About the author
Bill Cotter has been an avid fan and scholar of world's fairs since his first visit to the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. His collection of vintage photographs has been featured in numerous books, including four previous titles for Arcadia Publishing, as well as in magazine articles, documentaries, and on websites.
