In 2022, Vancouver Heritage Foundation celebrated thirty years of making an impact in the community by advancing the appreciation and conservation of our city’s heritage places and their stories.
Created as a charitable organization in 1992, the City of Vancouver Mayor and Councillors were VHF’s first Directors and remain Honorary Members today.
Since 1998, VHF has been governed by a private citizen Board comprised of up to 15 voting Directors and 3 non-voting members, who are appointed by Mayor & Council.
Each year, VHF hosts educational workshops, lecture series, walking tours, and special events; advances appreciation of Vancouver’s diverse heritage through the award–winning Places That Matter program; provides financial support to homeowners, non-profit building owners, teachers, and authors through a variety of grant programs; encourages the next generation of heritage enthusiasts through its Heritage in Schools program; and offers a wealth of practical and informative resources, including the popular True Colours Paint Palette, neighbourhood map guides, sustainability case studies, and energy retrofit guides.
30th Anniversary Gala
On September 29th, Vancouver Heritage Foundation celebrated its 30th anniversary with a fundraising gala held at Heritage Hall. Highlights from the evening’s festivities included:
- The film premiere of VHF@30: A Future for Heritage celebrating Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s thirty year legacy in the community
- The launch of the revised True Colours Paint Palette with our new corporate partner, Sherwin-Williams
- Tours of the Heritage Hall clock tower
- Heritage presentations from the City of Vancouver’s John Ross and from prominent Heritage Consultant, Donald Luxton
- Musical entertainment from the Jackie Nguyen Duo
- A silent auction and 50/50 draw
Thank you to everyone who attended the event to support VHF’s wide array of public programming, special projects, and grant programs.
Check in at the 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: Kamran Safari
Program Manager Sarah Carlson and Administration & Program Coordinator Caroline McDonald checking in attendees at the 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: Kamran Safari
30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: Kamran Safari
30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: Kamran Safari
Opening remarks by VHF Vice-Chair Stephen Mikicich at the 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: Kamran Safari
Opening remarks by Executive Director Emily Lonie at the 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: Kamran Safari
Canapes being served at the 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: Kamran Safari
Grant Program Manager Meghan Lenz talking with attendees about VHF's revised True Colours Paint Palette at the 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala. Credit: Kamran Safari
30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: Kamran Safari
30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: Kamran Safari
Projects Manager Jessica Quan chatting with attendees at the 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: Kamran Safari
Clock tower tour at the 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: Kamran Safari
Clock tower tour at the 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: Kamran Safari
Musical entertainment from the Jackie Nguyen Duo at the 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: Kamran Safari
John Ross presenting on the history of Heritage Hall at the 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala. Credit: Kamran Safari
Heritage consultant Donald Luxton announcing the relaunch of VHF's revised True Colours Paint Palette with our new corporate partner, Sherwin-Williams at the 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: Kamran Safari
True Colours Table at the 30th Anniversary Gala. Credit: Kamran Safari
VHF Grant Programs Manager Meghan Lenz and Sherwin-Williams representative Elizabeth Raczkiewicz celebrating the relaunch of VHF's revised True Colours Paint Palette at the 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala. Credit: S Carlson
Silent auction items at VHF's 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: S Carlson
Check in at the 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: Kamran Safari
Program Manager Sarah Carlson and Administration & Program Coordinator Caroline McDonald checking in attendees at the 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: Kamran Safari
30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: Kamran Safari
30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: Kamran Safari
Opening remarks by VHF Vice-Chair Stephen Mikicich at the 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: Kamran Safari
Opening remarks by Executive Director Emily Lonie at the 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: Kamran Safari
Canapes being served at the 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: Kamran Safari
Grant Program Manager Meghan Lenz talking with attendees about VHF's revised True Colours Paint Palette at the 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala. Credit: Kamran Safari
30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: Kamran Safari
30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: Kamran Safari
Projects Manager Jessica Quan chatting with attendees at the 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: Kamran Safari
Clock tower tour at the 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: Kamran Safari
Clock tower tour at the 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: Kamran Safari
Musical entertainment from the Jackie Nguyen Duo at the 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: Kamran Safari
John Ross presenting on the history of Heritage Hall at the 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala. Credit: Kamran Safari
Heritage consultant Donald Luxton announcing the relaunch of VHF's revised True Colours Paint Palette with our new corporate partner, Sherwin-Williams at the 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: Kamran Safari
True Colours Table at the 30th Anniversary Gala. Credit: Kamran Safari
VHF Grant Programs Manager Meghan Lenz and Sherwin-Williams representative Elizabeth Raczkiewicz celebrating the relaunch of VHF's revised True Colours Paint Palette at the 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala. Credit: S Carlson
Silent auction items at VHF's 30th Anniversary Fundraising Gala at Heritage Hall. Credit: S Carlson
VHF@30: A Future For Heritage
Guests at our 30th Anniversary Gala were treated to the premiere of VHF@30: A Future For Heritage, a short film that reflects on VHF’s legacy in the community and the vital contribution that heritage makes to a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable community.
We encourage you to take a walk down memory lane with our founders and friends to learn about the impact VHF has made over the past thirty years. The film celebrates VHF’s impact and looks ahead to what the future has in store for us as we continue to advance the appreciation and conservation of our city’s heritage places and their stories.