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 here to download and print or to 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 go to Vancouver’s Chinatown in search of Chinese cuisine and specialty shops. But beyond these building's facades, a visible yet commonly overlooked fabric lines the streets.
Chinese Societies played an integral role throughout the lives of new immigrants that the Societies’ names are often written on the tombstones of deceased Chinese buried in Canada. Using his volunteer experience in one of the oldest clan Chinese Society, Chin Wing Chun Tong Society, join Larry Kin Fah Chin, as he provides insights on the purpose and importance of these spaces.
Places That Matter ‘How to Look at Cities” on Wednesday, January 15th 2025 from 9am-3pm at Granville Island. We will explore the area’s development, from sən̓aʔqʷ/Sen̓áḵw to heavy industry and today’s continued renewal of CMHC lands as Granville Island. John Atkin, civic historian will lead a morning and afternoon walking tour, along with guest speakers. We continue the conversations of place-based inquiry explorations and broadening the stories and cultures represented in public spaces. You will have the opportunity to explore this place on your own for lunch and through a scavenger hunt activity. The day will end with reflections, resources and field trip ideas.
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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.