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Stage 3 water restrictions are in effect as of June 8, 2026
Lawn watering is prohibited for residential and non-residential properties until October 15.
Violations may result in fines.
Vancouver Landfill Open House: June 6
Join us for a free, behind-the-scenes tour of the Vancouver Landfill at our open house on Saturday, June 6 from 10am to 2pm. Meet the trained falcons, create arts and crafts, and much more!
Splash Sale: Buy a 10-visit pass, get 2 visits free
Purchase a 10-visit pass from June 1 to July 12, 2026, and get 2 bonus visits free.
Road construction and closures
Know before you go. Keep up-to-date on upcoming road construction and road closures in your area this weekend.
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.
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.
