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Outdoor pools will open on May 18
Take a swim outdoors. Second Beach and New Brighton outdoor pools will open on May 18 with Maple Grove opening June 15.
Admission is recommended by online reservation.
Victoria Day weekend holiday hours
City Hall will be closed Friday, May 17 to Monday, May 20 for Victoria Day weekend. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 21 at 8:30am.
Review holiday hours for City Hall and recreation facilities.
Check if your drawings follow the rules
Are you a residential designer or architect working on designs for a laneway house?
Join our pilot program to check if your drawings follow regulations using a new tool called eCheck.
Public notices available online
Review notifications on public hearings and tax, by-law, election, and other items regularly.
Find out what's happening and how and when you can share your views on items that go to Council.
Share accessibility barriers
We want to hear from anyone in Vancouver who:
- Experiences a barrier
- Witnesses someone experiencing a barrier
Your feedback will help us understand the barriers people face to remove them.
Parks, recreation, and culture
Stanley Park is a magnificent green oasis in the midst of Vancouver’s urban landscape.
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Housing
We're creating a city of communities that cares about its people, environment, and opportunities to live, work, and prosper.
Walk, bike, roll, 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.