February 9, 2017

Arbutus Remnants

At 37th Ave on the Arbutus Corridor is one of the few remaining billboards I know of. In tony crème-de-la-cremesville Kerrisdale, yet.  A total eyesore from any angle.  And true to form for the ‘hood, it’s advertising a hideously expensive watch brand.
On the plus side, it does have a mini-mass of iconic heritage-defining  blackberry bushes.
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  1. Himalayan blackberry bushes are now considered “invasive species” by municipalities and are being eradicated (including forcing private landowners to clear them).
    Childhood memories of blackberry picking will be lost on future generations.

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