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9:00am to 5:00pm
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The City of Vancouver Archives acquires a variety of records that document the city's history.
Our archivists ensure that these records are preserved so that future researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the story of Vancouver and its citizens can access these valuable primary and secondary sources.
Search the Archives holdings
Research our holdings online. See digital holdings not under third-party copyright immediately. Visit us for non-digital materials.
What's in our holdings
Read about the types of records the Archives has that depict the everyday life of Vancouver and its citizens.
Get a copy of an archival document
Download online digital resources for free. Buy a high-quality digital document, or buy a copy of a non-digital resource.
Contact the Archives
Address
1150 Chestnut St
Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9
Phone: 604-736-8561
Discover your home's history
Ever wondered when your home was built or who lived there before you?
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- Raising funds to enhance the ongoing work of the Archives.
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