In the late 19th and early 20th Century, the majority of Vancouver Harbour's waterfront was sold as private property. By the 1950s, people were realizing this was a mistake: public access to the shorelines and beaches was an asset worth investing in. Dr. Rod Day takes us through the 50 year journey to restore public ownership of the Ambleside waterfront that culminated in the final house being purchased in 2025.

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