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Broadway Subway: W Broadway closed at Cambie starting July 20
Starting July 20, 2026, Broadway will be closed to vehicles between Alberta and Cambie streets for approximately 6 months.
Transit will be detoured to W 8th Ave. Use alternate routes.
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.
Kids golf for free from July 2 to 31
Book a free tee time for a junior golfer with Take A Kid To The Course at Fraserview, McCleery, and Langara golf courses.
Booking is now open.
Fire safety in parks
To keep our parks safe, do not:
- Smoke in a park
- Have a campfire in a park
- Have a barbecue on or above sandy beach area
Barbecues are allowed 75 cm (29.5 in) off the ground.
Stage 2 water restrictions are in effect starting July 16
Lawn watering is prohibited for residential and non-residential properties until October 15.
Violations may result in fines.
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Housing
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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.
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