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Saturday 4pm - 8pm Sunday 4pm - 8pm

Jimi Hendrix Shrine Vancouver

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Before the Georgia Viaduct was expanded in 1972, the neighborhood of Hogan's Alley housed Vancouver's African-American population.

the shrine artifact has been relocated 1626 Gravely Street , in the back just off Commercial drive if you want see the artifact and history and hang out on weekends, 5pm to 8 pm please call 604 3694742or e-mail at [email protected] At the heart of this community was Vie’s Chicken and Steak House, where locals and visitors alike would stop to get a warm bite of soul food. The shrine used to be part of Vie’s, where Jimi's grandmother, Nora Hendrix, worked as a cook for many years and lived nearby. Jimi spent much of his childhood in Vancouver, as his parents often dumped him under the care of relatives. In addition to numerous summer vacations, Jimi even attended school in Vancouver for a brief time. Vie's hosted a number of visiting black performers such as Nat King Cole and Louis Armstrong. These artists would eat at Vie's after concerts, once the restaurant had closed to the general public. It is believed that Jimi and his cousins would stay up late helping their grandmother serve these famous musicians. After being discharged from the Army, Jimi returned to Vancouver during the winter of 1962- 1963 to practice his music, he even played shows on Granville Street. Neighbors say that Jimi lived in this building and would practice his guitar after hours. If you listen on a quiet night, you can still hear him playing. Jimi Hendrix's roots can be traced to the neighborhood Hogan's Alley. His grandparents, Nora and Ross Hendrix immigrated to Vancouver in 1911. There they raised Jimi's father, James Allen Hendrix, who moved to Seattle in 1941 where he met Lucille Jeter, Jimi's mother. Free Admission, donations welcome. Open from June to September 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Monday – Saturday. Located Behind Creekside Student Residence.

10/23/2026

4.8 ⭐ · Historical landmark in Vancouver, British Columbia

10/22/2026

10/11/2026

jimi still live

Awesome mural of Jimi Hendrix on the back of the venue!

09/23/2026

I hope you can use my shrine for a gig sometime

Let’s goo!!! Come see the GKCB MODERN LEGENDS GUEST Series with one of the all time greats of guitar Kurt Rosenwinkel. This Wednesday night. Link in bio. See you there.

09/23/2026

I hope you can come and ply in Vancouver some time at the Jimi Hendrix shrine VANCOUVER set up a gig

09/16/2026

the artifact of the Jimi Hendrix Shrine Vancouver is offering for cultural and artist event in weekends for fans of the great guitarist

Address

1626 Graveley Street
Vancouver, BC
V5L3A7

Opening Hours

Saturday	4pm - 8pm
Sunday	4pm - 8pm

Website

http://www.creeksidestudentresidence.com/vancouver_jimi_hendrix.htm

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