Vancouver Centennial Plaque #32 – Kanaka Ranch

Address:           1601 Bayshore Drive

Status:             Missing

32. KANAKA RANCH

During the 1860's, Kanakas (Hawaiians) – some former H.B.C. employees and some deserters from sailing ships – settled at Stamp's Mill where many were employed. Later, they moved to Coal Harbour, their settlement being known as Kanaka Ranch or Cherry Orchard because of the fruit trees they planted.

Credit: Vancouver Centennial Commission, Historic Plaque Program – list and documentation plaques 1-49 (June 18, 1986). Courtesy of Vancouver Archives

Photo credit: My photo of Ka Baibala Hemolele – held by the Vancouver Archives (BS 450 .H -)