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.
VHF’s popular in-person house tour returns on Sunday, June 4th! Join us to discover the rich heritage and diverse stories of Strathcona. Take a peek inside a selection of unique heritage properties and learn about their history, architecture, and design, as well as other lesser-known places and spaces that have shaped the area.
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The City of Vancouver’s Broadway Plan encompasses a huge chunk of the city with an incredibly diverse built form. On this set of walks, we will be exploring the history and heritage of various neighborhoods within the plan’s extensive boundary. This 1pm walk will focus on the area around Manitoba St and 13th Ave.
Vancouver’s newest neighbourhood is anything but new. Travel back in time to when this area was home to one of B.C.’s largest sawmills on this 1pm tour. Hear stories about the people who lived and worked there, and the ships that sailed past – including the ill-fated journey of Vancouver’s oddball cargo vessel, The Sudden Jerk. (No prior knowledge of carbolineum is required.)
The City of Vancouver’s Broadway Plan encompasses a huge chunk of the city with an incredibly diverse built form. On this set of walks, we will be exploring the history and heritage of various neighborhoods within the plan’s extensive boundary. This 1om walk will focus on the area around Hemlock and 13th Ave.
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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 improving energy efficiency.
To support local field trip costs for Vancouver history and heritage experiences.