Annual Fundraising Campaign
VHF needs your help to sustain and grow real support for the heritage places that connect us to our city, our neighbourhoods, and to each other.
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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All Aboard! A virtual tour of Vancouver’s neon past and present
Join Angus McIntyre and John Atkin for virtual drive down memory lane to reminisce about vintage buses and reflect on the evolution of Vancouver’s neon legacy.
Heritage Lunch and Learn
Our virtual heritage lunch and learns discuss issues, local projects and topics that are relevant to the future of Vancouver’s historic neighbourhoods and buildings with experts in architecture and design, conservation, city planning and other related fields.
Virtual Strolls
Join local historian, author and seasoned walking tour guide, John Atkin to explore local heritage from home on a virtual walking tour. Experience the streets of Vancouver’s neighbourhoods and discover some of the history and places important to Vancouver's diverse communities.
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.