COVID-19 in Vancouver
Wearing a mask is expected if you need to visit City, Park Board, and library facilities.
Continue to stay home if you’re sick, avoid large gatherings, and keep 2 m apart from others.
Stay strong, support local businesses, and keep following public health orders to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Moving Vancouver Forward
We're supporting and accelerating economic and community recovery through new programs and initiatives.
What's new
Draft 2021 Budget released
Review the draft budget in detail, or take a look at the highlights.
Register to speak virtually at the December 1 Council meeting, or provide feedback directly to Mayor and Council.
Shift to the new VanMap
Find property, zoning, water, sewer information, and more with VanMap.
We've added more features and data. Register for a virtual workshop to learn about its new features.
Clearing leaves from city streets
We are now clearing leaves from city streets.
If temporary "no stopping" signs are posted on your side of the street, please move your vehicle before 7am on the date marked on the sign.
Climate Emergency Action Plan
Vancouver has a new a five-year roadmap to reduce climate emissions and achieve our 2030 climate targets.
Learn more about the plan.
Rules to operating a leaf blower
Did you know there are rules to operating a leaf blower in Vancouver?
Leaf blowers can be operated:
- In Vancouver, but not in the West End
- Only during certain times of the week
Parks, recreation, and culture

Stanley Park is a magnificent green oasis in the midst of Vancouver’s urban landscape.
Visit Stanley ParkAbout Vancouver
Housing
We're creating a city of communities that cares about its people, environment, and opportunities to live, work, and prosper.
Walk, bike, and 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.