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Building a city we love
Dive into the story of Vancouver’s garbage cans. We have over 3,000 waste bins in the city. Find out what goes into making them.
Submit your Empty Homes Tax declaration
Submit your 2019 Empty Homes Tax declaration by February 4. Failure to declare by the deadline will result in a penalty and your property being deemed vacant and subject to the tax.
Stay safe on the streets
With darker days and colder weather upon us, changing road conditions and limited road visibility can make getting around more treacherous.
Find out how you can stay safe and be seen.
Get tickets:VanDusen Festival of Lights
Visit for the experience, stay for the photo ops!
Enjoy a magical winter wonderland at VanDusen Festival of Lights from November 30 to January 5, closed December 25.
Buy tickets now.
Rules to operating a leaf blower
Did you know there are rules to operating a leaf blower in Vancouver?
Leaf blowers can be operated:
- In Vancouver, but not in the West End
- Only during certain times of the week
Parks, recreation, and culture
Stanley Park is a magnificent green oasis in the midst of Vancouver’s urban landscape.
Visit Stanley ParkAbout Vancouver
Housing
We're creating a city of communities that cares about its people, environment, and opportunities to live, work, and prosper.
Walk, bike, and 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.
