The Museum of Vancouver (MOVwas established in 1894 with the goal of preserving artifacts and stories that define the region's identity. MOV moved to Vanier Park in the Kitsilano neighbourhood in 1968.

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In Kitsilano, the naming of streets after trees was part of a broader city-planning effort in the early 20th century to reflect Kitsilano's identity as a green and serene enclave within the bustling city.