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 June, the Heritage House Tour is back – in a virtual format! In two online events, we will tour through six unique homes and explore their stories, past and present, from early architects, builders and residents to more recent restorations and adaptations for modern living.
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If you couldn't join us live, come take a virtual tour across five different neighbourhoods at your own pace. We will we visit a 1958 award-winning Mid-Century Modern home, an 1890s Strathcona home, a grand Shaughnessy estate home, a 1928 apartment, and more.
Celebrate the stories and history of Mennonite Maids in Vancouver, 1931-1961 in a free virtual plaque presentation on June 17th at 7pm by Zoom.
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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 and their architectural elements.
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 for educators to engage young learners in Vancouver's diverse history and heritage places.
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 and books about history and heritage.