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National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 is National Indigenous People’s Day. Celebrate at Carnegie Community Centre for the National Indigenous Peoples Day Block Party Celebration on Saturday, June 21, noon to 6pm.
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.
Symphony at Sunset returns July 5
Enjoy a free open-air concert by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at Sunset Beach Park.
Bring a blanket and settle in for one of Vancouver’s most beloved summer events.
Kids golf free: July 7-31
Youth (18 years and under) get a free round of golf when accompanied by a paying adult from July 7 to 31 at:
- Fraserview Golf Course
- McCleery Golf Course
- Langara Golf Course
Watering restrictions
Watering restrictions limit lawn watering for homes and businesses to 1 day per week. These restrictions are in effect until October 15 and watering outside these times may result in fines.
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.
