Who We Are

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.

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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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Upcoming Events

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Nov 6 Heritage Conservation EducationIn Person

In many municipalities in BC, a Heritage Conservation Plan is a mandatory document for development permits involving a listed heritage property or for the purposes of a Heritage Revitalization Agreement, but it also represents a really helpful and thorough decision making process for owners of old buildings. In this informative in-person workshop, heritage professional Elana Zysblat will illustrate how to create a Heritage Conservation Plan using real case studies. Each project will be illustrated and analyzed from the research stage, through the owner’s plans and needs, the construction phase and the crucial role of the Heritage Conservation Plan in guiding and solving the complexity of a heritage project.

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Nov 26 Heritage HourIn Person

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.

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Discover Vancouver's Heritage

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Places That Matter sites recognize some of the people, places and events that tell the story of Vancouver’s history.

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Resources and Guides

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Grants for Your Project

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