Every Place Has a Story
Celebrate Historic Places Days with VHF by joining us for 2 special events that explore and showcase the places and stories that are important to our city.
Who We Are
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.
Upcoming Events
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Sunset’s Sunny Slope
As the hill steepens, the neighbourhood lore deepens. Join native South Vancouverite Rob Howatson for a stroll around Lower Sunset, where quiet residential streets meet the noisy bustle of the city’s largest industrial area. See where South Van’s first school once stood and walk among the site’s current structures: Sunset’s first condo towers.
Walking the Ridge: Kensington-Cedar Cottage #2
37th Avenue runs through various neighbourhoods across what was the district of South Vancouver and Point Grey. Running by and through major city landmarks and parks such as Mountain View Cemetery, Van Dusen Botanical Garden, Norquay Park, St Mary’s Church in Kerrisdale, Queen Elizabeth Park and Kensington Park. Following 37th Avenue from East to West, John Atkin will be “Walking the Ridge” and exploring how 37th Avenue has been developed and how it has changed, as well as looking closely at the landscape and cartography along the way. This walk will focus on the area around 37th Avenue and Culloden Street in the Kensington-Cedar Cottage neighbourhood.
Mount Pleasant Family Centre Society – Places That Matter Plaque #100
Celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Places that Matter with our 100th Plaque presentation on Tuesday, June 30th at 10am! Join us at the Mount Pleasant Family Centre Society (MPFCS) to learn about the important work they do in the community, serving as a welcoming space for families for the past 50 years.
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, their architectural elements and social context.
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, grants for field trips and professional development support
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.
Yosef Wosk Publication Grants
Grants to assist with researching and sharing Vancouver's heritage.
Field Trip Grants
To support local field trip costs for Vancouver history and heritage experiences.