Prohibition in Vancouver (and British Columbia as a whole) lasted from 1917 to 1921. It was introduced as part of the larger temperance movement and was driven by concerns over public morality, crime, and social order. However, it was short-lived because of widespread smuggling, bootlegging, and government realization that regulating and taxing alcohol was more practical than outright banning it. By 1921, BC replaced prohibition with a government-controlled liquor distribution system.
Did Emily Carr Talk About Prohibition?
Emily Carr lived through the prohibition era in BC, but she did not focus on it extensively in her writings or artwork. Her memoirs, such as Growing Pains: The Autobiography of Emily Carr, mainly discuss her struggles as an artist, her travels, and her observations of Indigenous communities rather than political or social issues like prohibition. However, she did write about the changing nature of Victoria and Vancouver, including her frustrations with societal norms and restrictions, which may have indirectly touched on the atmosphere of the time.
If you're interested in a more specific reference, I could look up any mentions of prohibition in her writings. Would you like that?
