VHF advances the appreciation and conservation of our city’s diverse heritage places and their stories. We raise awareness of the vital contribution that heritage makes to a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable community.
We host informative events and workshops, create resources about Vancouver’s history and heritage places, and provide financial and practical support for the successful conservation of historic buildings and sites.
Take a walk through some of Vancouver's historic neighbourhoods this summer. Available to download, print or use on a desktop or mobile device, each map guide provides a walkable route to follow and learn about local history and heritage places.
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Join us on Monday November 3rd to discover how one of Chinatown’s newest cafés, Saan Saan Cafe and Restaurant, ties together a multigenerational building, the intangible heritage of Chinatown, and the power of food. Ticket price includes a gluten-free treat and a non-alcoholic drink. When filling out the registration form, please make sure to let us know if you have any allergies.
Join us for a Heritage Conservation Education Workshop on Statements of Significance
Many visitors have visited Vancouver Chinatown’s in search of Chinese cuisine and specialty shops. A visible and yet commonly overlooked fabric that lines the streets of Chinatown and their surrounding neighbourhoods are Chinese Societies. Vancouver is home to one of the largest concentrations of them. A century after the Chinese Exclusion Act was passed, Larry Chin methodically walked the streets to find out how many are still in existence and active. With his experience on the Board of two Chinese Societies, will guide you on a virtual journey and access their interior spaces to share his findings as well as their origins, purpose and relevance; with a look at the beautifully illustrated Chinese Societies Map, the 2022 VHF Publication Grant recipient
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An interactive map of places listed on Vancouver's Heritage Register.
Places That Matter sites recognize some of the people, places and events that tell the story of Vancouver’s history.
Defines, details and illustrates local house styles, their architectural elements and social context.
As a charitable organization, we are grateful for all donations. Your support means we can promote appreciation of Vancouver's unique history and heritage places, as well as support conservation projects with education, information and grants. Donors are known as Friends of VHF and are acknowledged on our website.
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A heritage study guide, grants for field trips and professional development support
Guidance and support for heritage property owners and stewards.
Learn about the relationship between community, sustainability and heritage
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Support for heritage places.
Grants to assist with researching and sharing Vancouver's heritage.
To support local field trip costs for Vancouver history and heritage experiences.