Growing Together: Garden Walking Tour

Join us this summer for our Growing Together: “Garden Walking Tour” Presented by Afro Van Connect and Black Space Media INC in partnership with the Museum of Vancouver and the Vancouver Maritime Museum.

On Saturday, August 23, 2025, and Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 1pm, we will be facilitating a walking tour that amplifies the history and culture of Afro-Indigenous farmers, their land practices, and culturally relevant foods. Attendees will be guided through the Kitsilano neighbourhood located on the Westside of Vancouver along the southern shore of English Bay starting at The Museum of Vancouver (MOV) and ending at the Maritime Museum. 

This Garden walking tour will expound on the history of Black Pioneers like Feilding Spotts, Sylvia Stark, Howard Estes, and the Alexander family. Attendees will be given an opportunity to learn directly from local knowledge keepers and stewards like Dawn Morrison, Founder of the Working Group on Indigenous Food Sovereignty. The Intention of this tour is to amplify the African descent culture and Indigenous heritage in BC, honouring the lived and shared experience of our ancestors on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Kor Kase, Co-Founder of Afro Van Connect (AVC), will be hosting the tour providing an overview of African descent and Black history in Vancouver and guiding patrons through The Museum of Vancouver and the Maritime Museum Garden spaces.

Location: 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9

Time duration: 90 mins

Museum of Vancouver (MOV):

• • The building has two elevators and there is a ramp to enter.
  • All washrooms, including accessible ones, are located on the lower level.
  • More accessibility information: MOV Accessibility Info

Vancouver Maritime Museum (VMM):

• • The entire museum is on one level, there is a ramp to access the building.
  • Accessible washrooms are available.
  • More accessibility information: VMM Accessibility Info

Other Considerations:

• Seating: Seating at stops is limited and not guaranteed. Most attendees will be standing at the garden sites and stops. If you require seating for accessibility, please let us know—we’ll do our best to prioritize accommodation at both locations.
• Audio Support: We will not have an ASL interpreter, but a voice amplifier will be available.