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VanDusen Festival of Lights
Come out to a botanical wonderland this holiday season with themed areas, tasty treats, and unique light features from November 28 to January 4 at VanDusen.
Buy tickets now.
Winter holiday hours
City Hall will be closed Thursday, December 25 for the winter holidays. We will reopen on Friday, January 2 at 8:30am.
Review holiday hours for City Hall and recreation facilities.
Holiday Special 11 for 10-visit pass
From November 27 to December 31, treat yourself or someone special to a 10-visit recreation facility pass and enjoy 1 bonus visit for free.
Holiday fire prevention tips
Follow a few holiday decorating, entertaining, cooking, and tree safety tips to ensure a happy and fire safe holiday season.
Staying safe during winter weather
Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures may increase your risk of illness or injury. Take steps to protect your health during winter conditions.
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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.
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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.
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Find out all the ways that you can join the conversation about the issues that matter the most to you.
