New Artwork on The WALL
ShowBoat, a vibrant composite image by artist Kim Kennedy Austin, is now on display for all to enjoy at the CBC Broadcast Centre in downtown Vancouver.
Who We Are
Vancouver Heritage Foundation promotes the appreciation and conservation of our city’s historic places for current and future generations.
VHF does this by creating opportunities and resources to learn about Vancouver’s history and heritage places, and providing practical support for the successful conservation of historic buildings and sites.
Upcoming Events
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Heritage Conservation Grants Info Session
For heritage property owners and stewards, we are hosting an online information session to help answer your questions ahead of the February 22nd application deadline.
Pro-D for Educators with Cross-Cultural Virtual Walking Tours
Join Cross Cultural Walking Tours' Program Coordinator Carmel Tanaka as she virtually "walks" through the streets of Vancouver's Strathcona neighbourhood, supplemented with digital content by CCWT partner organizations, followed by Q&A!
Places that Matter Community Celebration
Join us for our 5th annual community celebration as Vancouver Heritage Foundation presents an evening of storytelling from the Places That Matter project, hosted virtually through Zoom.
Discover Vancouver's Heritage
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Heritage Site Finder
An interactive map of places listed on Vancouver's Heritage Register.
Places That Matter
Places That Matter sites recognize some of the people, places and events that tell the story of Vancouver’s history.
House Styles Hub
Defines, details and illustrates local house styles and their architectural elements.
Support Our Work
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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Resources and Guides
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For Teachers & Schools
A heritage study guide for educators to engage young learners in Vancouver's diverse history and heritage places.
Building Owner's Guide
Guidance and support for heritage property owners and stewards.
Sustainability & Heritage
Learn about the relationship between community, sustainability and heritage
Grants for Your Project
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Heritage Conservation Grants
Support for heritage places.
Energy Retrofit Grants
Grants to assist with improving energy efficiency.
School Grants
To support local field trip costs and books about history and heritage.