To mark the 100th anniversary of the cityas founding and the arrival of the first trans-Canada train, Vancouveras political and business leaders invited the whole world to participate in the festivities. The result was Expo a86, and more than 22 million people came for the party. It took eight years of planning and hard work to transform a former railroad yard into a colourful showplace full of pavilions and shows for the six-month event, but those lucky enough to have been there would agree that it was worth it. Expo a86, truly a worldas fair, included pavilions from 9 provinces and territories, 54 nations and international groups, and 3 American states. Many of Canadaas largest industries joined in, as well, to celebrate the fairas theme, aA World in Movement, A World in Touch.a Vintage photographs recapture the fun and excitement of the largest event held to that time in British Columbia.

In the pages of this book are reproduced all of the 503 images that Steichen described as "photographs, made in all parts of the world, of the gamut of life from birth to death with emphasis on daily relationship..."-- Back cover.