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.
This summer, join Vancouver Heritage Foundation for our first Heritage Hunt! This family-friendly scavenger hunt explores the historic area of Mt. Pleasant. Tour the neighbourhood at your leisure or follow a suggested walking route with our illustrated guidebook. Submit your answers online for a chance to win fantastic prizes from local businesses.
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Long blocks of houses exhibiting a number of popular revival styles from the late 1920s with the more exuberant recent construction projects provide a feast for the eyes. Join John Atkin at 1pm to explore this neighbourhood, just a bit off the beaten track.
Join architectural photographer, Martin Knowles, and UBC Professor Emeritus, Sherry McKay (School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture) at 9am for an exclusive photography and architectural history tour of UBC's most iconic mid-century modern buildings.
Packed into the area between the Grandview Cut, Broadway and Nanaimo is a delightful and quirky collection of early houses mixed in with old and new renovations along with more recent construction projects. Join John Atkin to explore this neighbourhood, just a bit off the beaten track.
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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.