The development of Vancouver’s logging and fishing industries in the late 1800s and early 1900s played a significant role in the city’s growth and expansion. The abundance of natural resources in the area, including timber and fish, attracted many European settlers and entrepreneurs to the region. The logging industry boomed as demand for wood grew, and the fishing industry prospered with the abundance of salmon in the nearby waters. The logging and fishing industries provided employment for many of the city’s residents and helped to establish Vancouver as a major economic center on the West Coast.
Vancouver History: The Development of Vancouver’s Logging and Fishing Industries in the Late 1800s and Early 1900s