BC Black History Walking Tour (Under the Haint Blue Sky)
Overview
Vancouver once had a thriving Black community, and you should know about it. This immersive walking tour through Strathcona and the former Hogan’s Alley uncovers the untold stories of British Columbia’s first Black settlers, tracing their migration, resilience, and lasting cultural impact.
This experience combines archival materials, primary documents, and lived experience to bring history vividly to life. Guests receive access to a digital archive of photos and historic articles curated from much research in British Columbia’s archives.
You’ll reflect on how these histories connect to present-day realities for Black Canadians, and to our shared humanity.
More than a tour, this is a visionary journey of remembrance and understanding, delivered with warmth, professionalism, and a passion for truth. Every step offers a rare blend of academic insight, emotional storytelling, and five-star hospitality, ensuring a meaningful and unforgettable experience for visitors and locals alike.
What's Included
- All prices include the 5% GST (Goods and Services Tax) required by the Government of Canada.
Meeting Location
1150 Station Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 2W1, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
209 Union Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 3A1, Canada
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- All prices include the 5% GST (Goods and Services Tax) required by the Government of Canada.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the BC Black History Walking Tour (Under the Haint Blue Sky) is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for BC Black History Walking Tour (Under the Haint Blue Sky) will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All prices include the 5% GST (Goods and Services Tax) required by the Government of Canada.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
