Donating

Donating and volunteering

You can make a difference in your city by donating to your favourite park or recreation activity.

In addition to financial contributions, you can also donate artwork and archival records.

Thank you for your generous donation and for helping to make Vancouver a better place to live!

Gifts to parks and attractions

Support your favourite park

Make a donation to help preserve your favourite neighbourhood park.

Preserve recreation

Support your favourite recreation activity

Make a donation to help provide recreation programs in your community.

Places to stop and rest

Dedicate a park bench, picnic table, or bicycle rack

Honour a loved one or celebrate a special occassion by donating a park bench, picnic table, or bicycle rack.

Lasting legacies

Endowments

You can create a legacy for your favourite city park or recreational activity by establishing a named endowment. Learn more about setting up an endowment fund.

Gifts to parks and recreation

Other donation opportunities

Donate publicly-traded securities

A gift of publicly-traded securities is the transfer of ownership of stocks or bonds to a qualified donee. Learn more about donating stocks or bonds to the Vancouver Park Board.

Legacy gifts and donations to the Park Board

Including the Vancouver Park Board in your estate plans will help you be part of Vancouver’s unique position as one of the most liveable cities in the world. Learn more.

Worthy causes at the City

Give a gift to a worthy cause

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Donating records to the Archives

The City of Vancouver Archives has been acquiring and preserving historical records since 1933. We collect both civic government records and records from businesses, individuals, and organizations in the private sector.

Donating to or volunteering with Vancouver Animal Control

Not everyone can be a pet owner, but everyone can be a pet lover. Find out how you can help Vancouver Animal Control take care of pets waiting for adoption.

Ask. Tell. Connect.

Phone 3-1-1 to ask, tell, and connect with the City

Outside Vancouver:
604-873-7000

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More ways to contact us

Recognizing our donors

The City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Park Board wish to thank all of the people and organizations who donate to us.

Learn more

Did you know?

Donations to municipalities are tax deductible.

Visit the Canada Revenue Agency to learn more

Tax receipts will be sent by mail for all donations of $25 or more.

Tax receipts for gifts under $25 are mailed on request.

Last modified: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 09:12:22

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