What does A, B,C, D, N mean?
The categories A, B or C indicate the level of heritage significance attributed to a site or structure for the purposes of the Register. The category D indicates that the site is protected by a legal heritage designation by the City of Vancouver or by the Province of British Columbia. The category N is for those sites recognized by the Government of Canada as National Historic Sites.

Why do some buildings have a grey marker?
These are important buildings or sites that do not have an A, B or C classification on the Register. This can include municipally designed buildings in Chinatown or Gastown, Parks and Landscapes and other heritage assets.

Who is responsible for the Heritage Register?
The Heritage Register is one of the heritage recognition and protection tools put in place and managed by the City of Vancouver. Vancouver Heritage Foundation has drawn on publicly available data as the basis for this interactive map to provide an easy-to-use research tool.

What kind of information is on the Vancouver Heritage Site Finder?
For each address on the Vancouver Heritage Site Finder map, the following information will be available: an image of the site, the neighbourhood it is in, the level of heritage significance where applicable, protection status (if any), any VHF grants received, a brief description, and sources for the description information.

So far, over 2200 sites have partial information. The map is a work-in-progress. Please contact us if you would like to help with further photography or research.

Are there restrictions on my property if it is on the Heritage Register?
VHF recommends consultation with a heritage specialist and with Heritage Planning staff at the City of Vancouver prior to making any alterations or considering demolition of any site listed on the Heritage Register. Restrictions may apply on alterations, both to the exterior and interior. Demolition permits will not be issued before development and building permits for the new development are approved, allowing the opportunity for discussion of alternatives.

How do I get a building or site added to the Heritage Register?
The first step is to contact Heritage Planning staff at the City of Vancouver. More information on this and other questions regarding the Register can be found here. VHF may also help with the associated costs of applying to add a property to the Heritage Register with the “Get on the Register” grant.