For much of the twentieth century, Burrard Inlet was home to squatters living in houseboats, floating shacks, cabins, and foreshore cottages on pilings. Al Neil lived in the cabin, on and off, since 1966. The little blue cabin will be put into storage; in the future it is hoped it will be returned to Cates Park.
Since this was written, the Blue Cabin had taken on another life and purpose. The Blue Cabin Floating Artist Residency program is providing opportunities to artists. The story of this transformation can be read on their website.
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The Society acknowledges that the land of the Seymour Communities is the unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We continue to learn and celebrate the culture, history, stories, and people of the Tsleil-Waututh.
