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This exhibition aims to profile Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood and to portray the area’s citizens as individuals who are part of a courageous and caring community. Inspired by the people who live and work in government-owned single room occupancy (SRO) hotels, Real People, Real Lives focuses on 12 individuals whom award-winning photographer Michael Bednar followed for more than a year.

Please visit us at the Grand Opening of the full photo exhibition this Thursday at:

  • Interurban Gallery
  • 1 East Hastings Street
  • Thursday, November 5th, 2009
  • 7:00PM - 10:00PM



Stand-up appetizers and light refreshments will be served.

Click here to view a digital storytelling presentation by photographer Michael Bednar featuring comments from participants in the Real People, Real Lives exhibition.

Exhibition dates and locations

  • Pacific Centre Rotunda
  • Corner of Georgia & Howe Street
  • October 16 - 25, 2009
  • Open during mall hours

  • Free Admission
  • Interurban Gallery
  • One East Hastings Street
  • October 30 - November 14, 2009
  • Wednesdays to Sundays; 1 - 5 pm

  • Free Admission