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Get ready to celebrate the cycling season with HUB Cycling’s Go by Bike Week from May 31 to June 6! Whether you’re commuting, running errands or simply enjoying the ride, this is the perfect time to dust off your bicycle and discover everything cycling around the city.

For one week, join thousands across the region and choose pedal power for a healthier, happier and cleaner way to get around. Plus, there are great prizes and fun community events to join.

Cycling isn’t just fun; it’s good for the planet and an affordable way to travel around town. By choosing active transportation, you can help us meet our Climate Emergency Action Plan goal of 2/3 of trips by active transportation or transit by 2030.

YOUR TURN

Sign up for Go by Bike Week as an individual or as a team, and encourage your family, friends and colleagues to join too, and then: 

• Log your cycling trips for a chance to win exciting prizes and see the positive impact you've made by reducing carbon pollution. 
• Visit Celebration Stations across Vancouver for free bike maintenance, cycling resources, snacks and more!

Participate as a school: Register for Bike to School week, happening June 2 to 6.

SUPPORTING: CLIMATE EMERGENCY, ACTIVE MOBILITY PLAN

Seasonal water restrictions are in effect from now until October 15, 2025, limiting lawn watering to one day per week for Vancouver homes and businesses.

Did you know? Vancouver’s drinking water comes from rain and snowmelt collected in the Capilano, Seymour and Coquitlam watershed. Reduced snow accumulation due to climate change is impacting this supply, while population growth means more demand.

During summer months, the Metro Vancouver region experiences a 50% increase in drinking water use, largely due to lawn watering. Watering restrictions are one way we help ensure there is enough treated drinking water for everyone. Through the Climate Change Adaptation Strategy, we’re also taking action to build resilience to climate-related drought risks and create a healthier, more resilient and equitable city.

YOUR TURN

Avoid the risk of a $250 fine by watering only when permitted. Find out when you can water here.

Want to contribute to more climate-resilient green spaces? Adopt a street tree to support our urban forest during hot summer months, and check out this Drought Resistant Gardening Guide for resources and tips from The Society Promoting Environmental Conservation.

SUPPORTING: CLIMATE ADAPTATION

Last month, the Kerrisdale electric vehicle (EV) charging hub welcomed new chargers powered by BC Hydro. The hub now offers a total of 17 chargers: eight DC fast chargers and nine Level 2 chargers. 

This expansion coincides with a major milestone for EVs in B.C.: Over the past year, BC Hydro has tripled its EV public fast-charging network to 591 ports across the province!

Burning gas and diesel in vehicles contributes to nearly 40% of carbon pollution in Vancouver. Through our Climate Emergency Action Plan, we’re working with other levels of government and businesses to expand our charging network and make switching to zero-emission vehicles easier — all in our efforts to cut carbon pollution in half by 2030. 
 
YOUR TURN

Visit the Kerrisdale EV Charging hub at 5575 West Boulevard and explore Vancouver’s public EV charging network through the Plugshare map. 

• Considering getting an EV this year? Emotive BC can help you find answers to frequently asked questions for new EV owners and learn about available makes and models available in BC. 
• Want to charge curbside at home? Apply for a cord cover permit to allow for use of extension cords on sidewalks when you want to charge on the street. 
• Visit BC Hydro’s EV charging rebates for more resources on home-charging.

SUPPORTING: CLIMATE EMERGENCY

Are you ready to spread your wings and embrace the joy of birding? The Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration is in full swing from now until May 25. From workshops that will teach you all about bird identification to walks where you can spot local avian celebrities, there's something for birders of all ages and experience levels.

Metro Vancouver is home to over 250 species of birds which serve as vital indicators of a thriving ecosystem. Vancouver was first certified as a Bird Friendly City in 2021, and we continue to work with partners to reduce threats, protect and restore habitat for native birds through the Vancouver Bird Strategy.

This initiative aligns with our Climate Change Adaptation Strategy’s aims of preparing for and responding to climate-related impacts to the health and wellbeing of our communities and ecosystems.

YOUR TURN

Explore the Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration event schedule and join in the feathered fun. 
Learn how you can take action to make your home and surrounding urban environments more bird-friendly.

SUPPORTING: CLIMATE ADAPTATION, BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY