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How to scoot safely in Vancouver
E-scooters are allowed on:
- Streets marked 50km/hr or less
- Bike lanes and greenways
- Seawall or park paths where bikes are allowed
You can't ride on sidewalks or exceed 25km/hr.
Coexisting with coyotes
Part of coexisting with coyotes is establishing and maintaining clear boundaries between humans and animals.
Learn how to coexist with coyotes and report coyote sightings.
Get involved in our Community Science Program
Help us measure and report on the benefits of rain gardens across Vancouver by volunteering with our:
- Rainspection Community Science Team
- Biodiversity Community Science Monitoring Team
Empty Homes Tax due February 3
Submit your 2025 Empty Homes Tax declaration by February 3, 2026.
All residential property owners are required to declare each year, even if you live in your home or rent it out.
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.
Parks, recreation, and culture
Stanley Park is a magnificent green oasis in the midst of Vancouver’s urban landscape.
Visit Stanley ParkAbout Vancouver
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.
