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Jul 5 Walking TourIn Person

Walking the Line: Gladstone (Gladstone Street and Vaness Ave)

From 1891 to 1954, the BC Electric interurban Central Park Line ran between New Westminster and Vancouver. It served the populations of Vancouver, Burnaby and New Westminster as they moved from place to Place. At its peak the Central Park Line operated with 16 Stations. Following some of those stations from west to east, this set of walks will be exploring the history, heritage and legacy of BC Electric interurban Central Park line. This tour will explore the area around the Gladstone Station.

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Jul 9 - Jul 12 Walking TourIn Person

Walking the Line: Nanaimo Road (Nanaimo and Vaness)

From 1891 to 1954, the BC Electric interurban Central Park Line ran between New Westminster and Vancouver. It served the populations of Vancouver, Burnaby and New Westminster as they moved from place to Place. At its peak the Central Park Line operated with 16 Stations. Following some of those stations from west to east, this set of walks will be exploring the history, heritage and legacy of BC Electric interurban Central Park line. This tour will explore the area around the Nanaimo Road Station.

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Jul 11 Historic Places DaysIn Person

Summer Storytelling Social

As part of Historic Places Days, join us at Heritage Hall on July 11th for a night of exploring and learning about Vancouvers Places that Matter, and reflect on 20 years of our Heritage Home Tour, now Heritage Discovery Day, as seen through the camera lens of Martin Knowles. 

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Jul 15 Historic Places DaysIn Person

A Night of Heritage at Hollywood Theatre

As part of Historic Places Days, join us at Hollywood Theatre on July 15th for a night of exploring and learning about Vancouvers Places that Matter, the Hollywood Theatre, and lost theatres in the city.

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Jul 19 - Jul 26 Walking TourIn Person

Exploring Downtown South Vancouver

Fraser and 41st was the hub of the sprawling-yet-humble municipality of South Vancouver. Amalgamation demolished its city hall, but the stories live on through its biggest park, South Memorial; its first high school, John Oliver; and its eternal graveyard, Mountain View.

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Jul 19 Historic Places Days In Person

Behind-The-Scenes at the Vancouver Block

Join VHF and celebrate Historic Places Days on July 19th with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Vancouver Block – a landmark on the Vancouver skyline since 1912. The tour will begin with an hour-long walking tour with heritage consultant Donald Luxton exploring the economic growth of Vancouver. The second half of the tour will end with a guided tour of the Vancouver Block building (736 Granville Street), including the clock tower and viewing platform.

Aug 9 - Aug 23 Walking TourIn Person

Exploring Fraserview’s Riverfront

Stroll the Fraser River’s edge, where a country music star was discovered, squatter shacks rode the tides and Captain House anchored his tragic but rewarding life. This tour covers the best parts of previously offered walking tours, 'Fraserview's Shifting Shores' and 'Grappling With The North Arm'.

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Sep 3 - Sep 6 Walking TourIn Person

Walking the Line: Earls Road (Earls Street and Vaness Ave)

From 1891 to 1954, the BC Electric interurban Central Park Line ran between New Westminster and Vancouver. It served the populations of Vancouver, Burnaby and New Westminster as they moved from place to Place. At its peak the Central Park Line operated with 16 Stations. Following some of those stations from west to east, this set of walks will be exploring the history, heritage and legacy of BC Electric interurban Central Park line. This tour will explore the area around the Earls Road Station.

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Sep 10 - Sep 13 Walking TourIn Person

Walking the Line: Collingwood West (Vaness Ave and Joyce Street)

From 1891 to 1954, the BC Electric interurban Central Park Line ran between New Westminster and Vancouver. It served the populations of Vancouver, Burnaby and New Westminster as they moved from place to Place. At its peak the Central Park Line operated with 16 Stations. Following some of those stations from west to east, this set of walks will be exploring the history, heritage and legacy of BC Electric interurban Central Park line. This tour will explore the area around the Collingwood West Road Station.

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Sep 17 - Sep 20 Walking TourIn Person

Walking the Line Collingwood East (Boundary Road and Vaness Ave)

From 1891 to 1954, the BC Electric interurban Central Park Line ran between New Westminster and Vancouver. It served the populations of Vancouver, Burnaby and New Westminster as they moved from place to Place. At its peak the Central Park Line operated with 16 Stations. Following some of those stations from west to east, this set of walks will be exploring the history, heritage and legacy of BC Electric interurban Central Park line. This tour will explore the area around the Collingwood East Station.

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notification list = Event and wait list are currently at capacity. People on this list will only be notified if future dates are confirmed.

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Details on how to join the Zoom events will be sent to registered participants in their confirmation receipts and reminder emails. Please ensure you enter a valid email address when registering. If you have not received the Zoom link before the event day, please check your spam folder or contact us at mail@vancouverheritagefoundation.org.

Those wishing to purchase tickets for multiple events can do so by calling our office during business hours at 604 264 9642 ext. 1.

Cancellation Policy

For in-person events, we are unable to provide refunds or credits for cancellations received less than four (4) weeks prior to the event. For virtual events, we are unable to provide refunds or credits for cancellations received less than two (2) weeks prior to the event. We cannot provide refunds or credits for non-attendance.

We reserve the right to cancel an event due to insufficient enrollment or extreme weather. If an event is cancelled for any reason, VHF’s liability is limited to a refund of the event fee or a credit note.

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Notice Regarding Events

VHF is currently offering some events and workshops in a virtual format as we continue to return our regular programming to in-person events. Please be sure to check which type of event you are registering for when you sign up. Should an event be unable to be held in-person due to unexpected and/or uncontrollable circumstances, VHF reserves the right to reschedule the event to a virtual format if possible.

Please note that the VHF office is now open by appointment. Contact us in advance of stopping by to ensure a staff member is in to assist you. The staff team are fully operational, mostly working remotely but with a regular presence in the office. If you have any questions regarding upcoming events, please contact us via email.