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.
This self-guided tour offers a rare opportunity to explore a curated selection of nine heritage properties in Mount Pleasant and Riley Park and discover the stories behind their architecture and design.
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Join us for Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s 99th Places That Matter plaque presentation for the Vancouver Labor Temple on May Day! Hear from event partners, BC Labour Heritage Centre, 411 Seniors Centre Society and special guests and learn about the Vancouver Labor Temple’s union roots. Please RSVP to jessica@vancouverheritagfoundation.org
The building that houses the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSHDC) was designed by award-winning architect Alfred Waugh (Formline Architecture), the first Indigenous graduate of UBC’s architecture program. Join Shannon Robinson for an online session to discover some of the unique design features and symbolic architectural elements as well as stories from the creation of this two-story, 6,500 square-foot space.
Join heritage consultant, Elana Zysblat as she walks you through the story of two turn-of-the-century homes that had survived on what had become an industrial-zoned block and were temporary neighbours on the shores of False Creek as they sat in storage while their properties were adapted for mixed-commercial uses. Both have transformed for contemporary new uses while helping to make heritage buildings cool again for younger demographics.
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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.