About Vancouver
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  13. Pull quotes
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  16. Shape Your City call to action
  17. Slidescreens
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  19. Subscription forms
  20. Summary block
  21. Tables
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  24. Timelines
  25. Twitter feeds

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With its scenic views, mild climate, and friendly people, Vancouver is known around the world as both a popular tourist attraction and one of the best places to live.

Vancouver is also one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities in Canada with 52 percent of the population speaking a first language other than English.

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An Indigenous settlement called Xwméthkwyiem, (“Musqueam,” from masqui, “an edible grass that grows in the sea”), near the mouth of the Fraser River, was present here at least 3,000 years ago.

At the time of first European contact in the late 18th century, the Musqueam and Squamish peoples had villages around present-day Vancouver, along with the Tsleil-Waututh, ancestors of today's Burrard Band in North Vancouver.

They were all Coast Salish First Nations, sharing cultural and language traits with people in the Fraser Valley and Northern Washington.

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Vancouver has a moderate, oceanic climate. Protected by the mountains and warmed by the Pacific ocean currents, Vancouver is one of the warmest cities in Canada.

Although Vancouver has a reputation for rain, it actually ranks as the 9th rainiest location in Canada with Prince Rupert, Port Alberni, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Campbell River, Halifax, Sydney, and St. John's beating Vancouver for average yearly rainfall.

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Vancouver's wettest months are November and December with an average precipitation of 182mm. And - with an average of just 41mm of precipitation - July and August are the driest months in Vancouver.

 

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Vancouver has a moderate, oceanic climate. Protected by the mountains and warmed by the Pacific ocean currents, Vancouver is one of the warmest cities in Canada.

Although Vancouver has a reputation for rain, it actually ranks as the 9th rainiest location in Canada with Prince Rupert, Port Alberni, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Campbell River, Halifax, Sydney, and St. John's beating Vancouver for average yearly rainfall.

 

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Vancouver has a moderate, oceanic climate. Protected by the mountains and warmed by the Pacific ocean currents, Vancouver is one of the warmest cities in Canada.

Although Vancouver has a reputation for rain, it actually ranks as the 9th rainiest location in Canada with Prince Rupert, Port Alberni, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Campbell River, Halifax, Sydney, and St. John's beating Vancouver for average yearly rainfall.

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Formatting styles, modules, and third-party tools used on vancouver.ca

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Formatting styles, modules, and third-party tools used on vancouver.ca

Formatting styles, modules, and third-party tools used on vancouver.ca

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Stanley Park Cycling Plan

We're improving cycling facilities in Stanley Park to make it safer for everyone.

Half-width list of Park Board news

Stanley Park Bright Nights Train to remain offline this holiday season

December 20 2024 - Following a safety incident last week, we regret to share that the Bright Nights Stanley Park Train won't be able to return this holiday season.

Vancouver Park Board approves removal of high-risk trees in Stanley Park following recent severe weather

December 10 2024 - The hemlock looper infestation continues to significantly impact Stanley Park, where dead trees present a growing risk.

Annual Polar Bear Swim is back with a splash

December 4 2024 - The Polar Bear Swim event, one of Vancouver's most beloved New Year’s traditions, is once again making a splash on January 1, 2025.

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Finding rental housing

Resources for finding rental housing in Vancouver and identifying rental properties with health or safety issues.

Supportive housing

Supportive housing is affordable housing that provides a range of on-site supports to its residents.

Homelessness services

Find details on supportive housing, shelters, financial aid, low-cost meals, and more.

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Stanley Park Cycling Plan


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Shape Your City CTA

Link to Shape Your City project pages.

Review Public Engagement's Shape Your City user guide for more details on project pages.

What's happeningShape Your City CTA

Learn more about the Jericho Lands planning program and share your feedback on the planning and engagement process.

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2015 Book Award winner and finalists

By City of Vancouver

The 2015 shortlist covers a range of genres: non-fiction, short stories, poetry, and a children’s book. The short-listed books create a street-level walk through our city to amplify our pride and understanding of the flawed and beautiful, young but wise city we inhabit.

  • Wayde Compton, Winner

    By City of Vancouver

    The Outer Harbour | Arsenal Pulp Press | This collection of short stories is a creative manifesto for a radical change in Vancouver’s attitude to its marginalized citizens and land use to avert a crash-course with a dystopic, very-near future. Borrow this book from the library.

  • Bren Simmers, Finalist

    By City of Vancouver

    Hastings-Sunrise | Nightwood Editions | This book-length poem is a whimsical, yet political collection which balances vibrancy and eccentricity against the anxiety and despair of living amidst an affordability crisis in East Vancouver. Borrow this book from the library.

  • Aaron Chapman, Finalist

    By City of Vancouver

    Live at the Commodore | Arsenal Pulp Press | This work of non-fiction is an homage to the “Fabulous Commodore Ballroom,” a music venue which for 85 years has served as a cultural barometer for Vancouver. Borrow this book from the library.

  • Lois Simmie and Cynthia Nugent, Finalists

    By City of Vancouver

    Mister Got To Go, Where are you? | Red Deer Press | Author: Lois Simmie (top left). Illustrator: Cynthia Nugent (lower left) | This children’s book is the third in a lovingly written and illustrated Vancouver-based series featuring an impromptu journey by the iconic cat from the Sylvia Hotel. Borrow this book from the library.

  • Thank you to the jury

    By City of Vancouver

    We thank the independent jury for the months taken to read nominated titles and select the shortlist and winner. The 2015 jury included: Anna Ling Kaye (editor of Ricepaper Magazine and 2015 Journey Prize Anthology author), Zoey Leigh Peterson (novelist and librarian), and Sirish Rao (Artistic Director and Co-Founder of the Indian Summer Festival).

 

What's in the Mayors' Plan for Vancouver?

By City of Vancouver

Vancouver will welcome 170,000 more residents and 120,000 new jobs by 2045. The Mayors' Plan tackles unreliable commute times and overcrowding now, then grows with us for the future.

  • More accessible service

    By City of Vancouver

    80 per cent more NightBus service and 30 per cent more HandyDART service.

  • New SkyTrain rail cars

    By City of Vancouver

    220 new SkyTrain rail cars for 50 per cent more service on the SkyTrain system. 

  • More bus service

    By City of Vancouver

    25 per cent more bus service, including West 4th Avenue, Southeast Marine Drive, and Kingsway.

  • More B-Line

    By City of Vancouver

    5 new B-Line rapid bus routes. 

  • Seabus service

    By City of Vancouver

    Service every 10 minutes during rush hour and every 15 minutes at all other times.

  • Road improvements

    By City of Vancouver

    Upgrades to quadruple investment in regional road improvements over the next 10 years.

 

Vancouver's 28 wild places

By City of Vancouver

 

  • Stanley Park forest

    By City of Vancouver

    Contains some of the oldest trees in Fraser Lowland; isolated old trees occur elsewhere

  • Fraserview Golf Course

    By City of Vancouver

    Substantial area of older, mixed forest; fragmented by golf course use 

  • Stanley Park shoreline

    By City of Vancouver

    Diverse, rocky intertidal and subtidal zone; important for overwintering seaducks

  • Spanish Bank

    By City of Vancouver

    Large, intertidal sand flat fed by bluff erosion; important for fish and shorebirds

  • Everett Crowley and Captain Cook parks

    By City of Vancouver

    Large area of deciduous forest and open meadows and shrublands in southeast Vancouver

  • Musqueam Marsh

    By City of Vancouver

    Largest estuarine marsh in Vancouver; productive fish habitat

  • Musqueam Park and Creek

    By City of Vancouver

    Vancouver's healthiest remaining stream; supports salmon and trout

  • Jericho forest

    By City of Vancouver

    Large area of maturing deciduous forest

  • Lost Lagoon

    By City of Vancouver

    Largest freshwater body in Vancouver; tidal until 1917 causeway construction

  • Pacific Spirit Regional Park

    By City of Vancouver

    Largest natural area in Point Grey peninsula

  • Kitsilano shoreline

    By City of Vancouver

    Diverse, rocky intertidal and subtidal zone; low recreation use

  • Renfrew Ravine

    By City of Vancouver

    Remnant forested ravine with open stream

  • Beaver Lake

    By City of Vancouver

    Important freshwater wetland in Stanley Park; rapidly infilling with sediment

  • Trout Lake

    By City of Vancouver

    Important lake and wetland in east Vancouver; remnant shore bog on east side

  • VanDusen forest

    By City of Vancouver

    Mix of native forest, planted trees, ponds, and gardens in western side of botanical garden

  • Fraser River Park wetland

    By City of Vancouver

    Constructed intertidal slough and wetlands provides a range of habitats

  • Sanctuary Pond in Hastings Park

    By City of Vancouver

    Constructed small lake recognized for bird diversity; constructed in 1999

  • Jericho Park wetland

    By City of Vancouver

    Freshwater wetlands with rich bird and invertebrate diversity

  • Second Narrows escarpment forest

    By City of Vancouver

    Band of mixed forest east of the Second Narrows Bridge; connects to Burnaby

  • Queen Elizabeth Park forest

    By City of Vancouver

    Maturing native conifers within the developed gardens; important for migrating songbirds

  • Vanier forest

    By City of Vancouver

    Prominent patch of red alder and black cottonwood forest adjacent to the Burrard St Bridge

  • Southlands foreshore

    By City of Vancouver

    Created intertidal marsh and adjacent riparian area along the Southlands Trail

  • Still Creek riparian corridor

    By City of Vancouver

    Narrow and fragmented stream corridor that is partially restored

  • Stanley Park bluff

    By City of Vancouver

    Unique rock bluffs on northern edge of park including Prospect Point

  • Langara Golf Course pond

    By City of Vancouver

    Large created pond or small lake that is important for waterfowl and other birds

  • Burnaby shoal

    By City of Vancouver

    Shallow subtidal area east of Brockton Point

  • Hinge Park

    By City of Vancouver

    Constructed wetland, riparian zone, island, and intertidal areas adjacent to Olympic Village

  • Avalon Pond

    By City of Vancouver

    Large freshwater wetland in Everett Crowley Park; doubled in size in 2010

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The Pacific Great Blue Herons are back for the 20th consecutive year. 

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  • Mar 2016

    Phase 1: guiding principles

    Identify aspirations and concerns that will shape the initial concepts and site options

    • Mar 8 open house
    • Mar 8-20 online questionnaire

  • May 2016

    Phase 2: development concept options

    Identify and evaluate site development options and policy objectives

  • We are here
    • June 18 and 22 open houses
    • May 18-June 12 social impacts online questionnaire

  • Jul 2016

    Phase 3: preferred development concept and draft policy

    Review and refine a preferred development concept and draft set of policies

  • Sep 2016

    Policy Statement considered by City Council

    If adopted, the Policy Statement will guide the subsequent rezoning process

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