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Join a civic agency
Help shape Vancouver's future. Apply now for a volunteer position within one of our civic agencies.
Application deadline: September 29, 2024.
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.
Plan your route with our cycling maps
Download our 2024 cycling map, and try one of our 3 bike routes to iconic sights, vibrant urban destinations, and natural beauty in the city.
Stay safe in the heat
The heat has arrived. Find out where to keep cool and how to protect yourself during hot weather. Check on others frequently.
Share accessibility barriers
We want to hear from anyone in Vancouver who:
- Experiences a barrier
- Witnesses someone experiencing a barrier
Your feedback will help us understand the barriers people face to remove them.
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.
