Vancouver's Expo '86 - Historic Canada Author:Bill Cotter To mark the 100th anniversary of the citys founding and the arrival of the first trans-Canada train, Vancouvers political and business leaders invited the whole world to participate in the festivities. — The result was Expo 86, and more than 22 million people came for the party. It took eight years of planning and hard work to transform a f... more »ormer 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 86, truly a worlds fair,
included pavilions from 9 provinces and territories, 54 nations and international groups, and 3 American states. Many of Canadas largest industries joined in, as well, to celebrate the fairs theme, A World
in Movement, A World in Touch. Vintage photographs recapture the fun and excitement of the largest event held to that time in British Columbia.« less