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VanDusen presents: Spring Strings on May 9
Join us for a concert at VanDusen on Saturday, May 9 at noon or 3:30pm.
String musicians from the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will perform hits with a classical twist.
Seeding Stewardship Fair
Join us at the Seeding Stewardship Fair on May 9, 2026, from 10am to 2pm at Riley Park.
Learn about different opportunities to get involved in stewardship around your community.
Stage 2 water restrictions are in effect
Lawn watering is prohibited for residential and non-residential properties until October 15.
Violations may result in fines.
Short-term rentals business licence
If you operate a short-term rental from your home, make sure you have your business licence and include it in all listing and advertisements.
Broadway Subway: E Broadway closed at Main
Starting January 26, 2026, Broadway will be closed to vehicles between Main and Quebec streets for approximately 4 months.
Transit will be detoured to E 8th Ave. Use alternate routes.
Parks, recreation, and culture
Stanley Park is a magnificent green oasis in the midst of Vancouver’s urban landscape.
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Housing
We're creating a city of communities that cares about its people, environment, and opportunities to live, work, and prosper.
Walk, bike, roll, transit
More people than ever choose to walk, bike, roll, and take transit to get around. Find out how we support these active ways of getting around.
Home, property, and development
Building and renovating
Get building permits and guidelines to keep your building and renovation projects up to code and on track.
Urban planning, zoning, and development
We considers the implications of a wide range of social, economic, physical, and environment issues on the liveability of Vancouver.
Your government
Vancouver City Council
Vancouver City Council is made up of the Mayor and 10 councillors who are elected at large for a four-year term.
Public consultation
Find out all the ways that you can join the conversation about the issues that matter the most to you.
