Vancouver Heritage Foundation: created as a private, charitable organization in 1992 by the Mayor and Council of the City of Vancouver, who remain its honorary patrons until today. Under the direction of a private citizen Board of Directors, the Foundation assists with the conservation of Vancouver's built heritage, in recognition of its public benefit.

Thank you

to our 2012

House Sponsors:

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Join us for our 10th year! $40 + HST

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"Evolution of the Vancouver House" pre-tour lecture with Michael Kluckner

Wednesday May 16th, 7:30 pm , $12

Author, artist and historian, and recent author of "Vanishing Vancouver: 20 Years Later," Kluckner will also sign copies of his new book, available for purchase at the lecture.

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The Heritage House Tour is a one-day, self guided tour of a selection of historic buildings in Vancouver. This event has brought over 18,000 people into over 100 privately owned, unique heritage buildings in our city. Each year, a different selection of homes is opened, showcasing a wide variety of traditional house styles and interesting historic neighbourhoods.

Your ticket is a 28 page guidebook with a map in the centre showing you where the homes are located, a full page write-up about each house, lunch suggestions and guest essays by local authors. Visit any or all of the participating homes on tour day between 10 am to 5 pm in any order you prefer. Your guidebook is a numbered passport which will gain you access into the homes.

Apart from being a fun, social event, the tour is a must for getting ideas and inspiration on a new life for your old building. Get practical and specific reno tips that you cannot find in books or through courses. See first-hand how historic spaces and materials can be made relevant and functional for 21st century families. Get ideas for local trades, resources, suppliers and even wall colours from real projects undertaken by every-day Vancouverites.

A BIG THANK YOU to all of our Tour Volunteers - this event would simply not be possible without you!

Registered architects can sign up to receive professional development credits with AIBC (6 non-core LU's) for a modest fee - see registration form.

View past tour guidebooks below: