Online Fall Heritage Auction 2021
The second annual online Fall Heritage Auction is on now! We invite you to browse the items and make your bids. Your support is greatly appreciated.
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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Lower Mount Pleasant: Immigrants, Industry and Institutions
Learn about some of the families, workers, industries, legacy businesses, and social groups that once called this unique part of Mount Pleasant home.
Creating a Heritage Conservation Plan
In this informative Old School workshop, learn how to create a Heritage Conservation Plan, a crucial document for guiding and solving the complexity of a heritage project.
Monuments and Memorials: A Virtual Stroll through Vancouver’s War History
Join civic historian John Atkin as he takes us on a virtual stroll to discover some of Vancouver’s lesser known monuments and memorials.
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.