Learning guides for understanding how government works

Find tools and activities you can download to learn how Vancouver’s local government works and how you can take part.

These activities are made for groups, but you can also do them on your own to learn, reflect, or explore.

Who these resources are designed for

  • Teachers and educators 
  • Youth and community facilitators 
  • Non-profit and neighbourhood groups 
  • Anyone interested in civic life and local decision-making 

Featured resources 

These go-to resources are a great starting point; offering essential knowledge and hands-on activities to explore how local government works. 

Full civic education toolkit

City hall in toolbox

Looking for more? We’ve bundled over 40 additional worksheets, activities, and fact sheets into a single downloadable file. This expanded toolkit supports a wide range of learning goals and is ideal for classrooms, workshops, and self-guided learning. 

Full civic education toolkit (17 MB)