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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.
Holiday fire prevention tips
Follow a few holiday decorating, entertaining, cooking, and tree safety tips to ensure a happy and fire safe holiday season.
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.
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.
Have your small wedding at City Hall
Exchange vows in a private and intimate wedding ceremony surrounded by your closest loved ones in the Council Chamber.
Apply now for select 2026 dates. Book your 30 minute time slot today.
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.
