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What's new
Property taxes due July 5
Pay online, through your bank, or by cheque.
In-person payment at City Hall is available, but be prepared to line up. Cash payments are not accepted.
Beat the heat and stay safe
The summer heat has arrived. Get out and enjoy, but stay safe.
Tips to beat the heat:
- Dress down
- Seek shade
- Check on others
Canada Day holiday hours
City Hall will be closed on Friday, July 1 for Canada Day. We will reopen on Monday, July 4 at 8:30am.
View holiday hours for City Hall and recreation facilities.
New park gifted Indigenous name
The new park at Smithe and Richards has been named sθәqәlxenәm ts'exwts'áxwi7, meaning ‘rainbow’.
Check out the cultural initiative programs, including a new Indigenous Public Art Program.
COVID-19: Masking and vaccinations
Masks are no longer mandatory in all indoor public spaces. You're welcome to keep wearing masks. Proof of vaccination is no longer required for programs, events, and activities.
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.
