A Little Bit Country

A life that thrives in nature.

3 minutes 22 seconds

By Jennifer Maynard

Jennifer still lives in her Southlands family home and now runs Southlands Farm. She married a fellow who was born in Southlands and has 3 grown children. 

Originally collected for Kerrisdale Collective Memory

Spanish Bank Creek

Salmon spawn in our city.
3 minutes


By Ron Gruber

Ron Gruber is an Artist, outdoorsman, and long term resident of Point Grey, he’s spent his life in the neighbourhood and seen it change from having wildlife like pheasants and quails to becoming more residential.  The Spanish Bank Creek restoration has been a group effort for more than 12 years.  Ron and several other local residents are certified stream keepers.  He loves seeing new people experience the creek and learn about salmon.

Nature Lesson

Learning the ways of the salmon is a memorable time in grade four.
1 minute 26 seconds

By Jennifer Lim
Jennifer came to Vancouver from Korea via Germany. She speaks Korean, English  Mandarin and French. She recently visited her best friend in Iceland on a trip through Europe with her Dad. Jennifer is a girl of the world!