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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Join VHF for a new Pro-D for Educators on Friday, February 14th, 2025 from 9am-3pm in South Vancouver. We will explore South Vancouver's layers of cultural histories and neighbourhood spaces, with walking tours and talks, around 41st Avenue East and Fraser Street.
The day will take place inside and outside with walking tours around South Memorial Park, Mountain View Cemetery, Fraser Street and John Oliver Secondary and Mackenzie Elementary.
Join us for Heritage Week Walking Tours and explore the vibrant athletic history of Vancouver's West End. Delve into how pastimes such as tennis, water sports, horse shows, and hockey helped shape the community and foster a strong sense of connection and contribute to the West End’s unique cultural fabric.
Please note the morning and afternoon tours will have different starting locations but cover approximately the same route. The morning tour will begin in front of King George High School and finish at Denman and West Georgia. The afternoon tour will start at Denman and West Georgia and follow the route of the mornings tour but in reverse, concluding at King George High School. Both walking tours follow a one-way route.
Join us for Heritage Week Walking Tours and explore the vibrant athletic history of Vancouver's West End. Delve into how pastimes such as tennis, water sports, horse shows, and hockey helped shape the community and foster a strong sense of connection and contribute to the West End’s unique cultural fabric.
*Please note the morning and afternoon tours will have different starting locations but cover approximately the same route. The morning tour will begin in front of King George High School and finish at Denman and West Georgia. The afternoon tour will start at Denman and West Georgia and follow the route of the mornings tour but in reverse, concluding at King George High School. Both walking tours follow a one-way route.
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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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Explore all resources & guides
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.