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.
Take a walk through some of Vancouver's historic neighbourhoods this summer. Available to download, print or use on a desktop or mobile device, each map guide provides a walkable route to follow and learn about local history and heritage places.
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Many visitors have visited Vancouver Chinatown’s in search of Chinese cuisine and specialty shops. A visible and yet commonly overlooked fabric that lines the streets of Chinatown and their surrounding neighbourhoods are Chinese Societies. Vancouver is home to one of the largest concentrations of them. Larry Chin will guide you on a virtual journey and access their interior spaces to share his findings as well as their origins, purpose and relevance.
Join us for a Heritage Conservation Education Workshop on the Vancouver Heritage Register! The Vancouver Heritage Register (VHR) lists nearly 2,300 buildings and structures formally recognized by City Council for their heritage value. In 2024, there was a significant VHR Upgrade, which clarified its purpose, expanded eligibility, and replaced the A, B, and C grading system with a new values-based evaluation approach that better reflects diverse community values.
Join Vancouver Heritage Foundation for a new Pro-D for Educators on November 21st from 9am-3pm at the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre. Please register by November 17th at noon!
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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, their architectural elements and social context.
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, grants for field trips and professional development support
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 researching and sharing Vancouver's heritage.
To support local field trip costs for Vancouver history and heritage experiences.