What's new
Join us in planning Vancouver together
Help us in creating the Vancouver we want and need. Your input will shape both the planning process and the outcomes of the Vancouver Plan.
Share your voice
Activism against gender-based violence
From Nov 25- Dec 10: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence raises awareness and highlight the steps that anyone can take to help bring an end to gender-based violence.
Bloedel Festivale Tropicale
Experience a tropical winter wonderland with 150 free flying exotic birds, magical lights, colourful plant displays, festive music, and more at the Bloedel Conservatory from Dec 7 to Jan 5.
Bright Nights in Stanley Park
Come and ride the Bright Nights Train in Stanley Park from Nov 28 to Jan 1 and experience the lights, breathtaking displays, and live performers along the train route.
Get tickets now
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.
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.