Heritage Discovery Day 2025

Heritage Discovery Day returns on Saturday, June 7th! Join us in exploring Kitsilano.

Tickets go on sale April 1 at 10am!

From a 1912 Craftsman, a 1908 Early Vernacular Style home, to a beloved community site, the oldest non-Indigenous building still standing in Vancouver, join us for Vancouver Heritage Foundation's Heritage Discovery Day where you can peek inside a selection of nine unique heritage properties and learn about the diverse history, architecture and culture that has shaped Kitsilano over the years.

Participants will also have the opportunity to explore other lesser-known places and spaces that have shaped the Kitsilano neighbourhood, as well as connect with local businesses and community organizations.

The tour is self-guided and ticket holders can choose which stops to visit and in which order. Volunteers and your guidebook will offer historical information about each site, as well as additional neighbourhood insights. The tour will be well enjoyed by bike or by transit, although some sites are walkable and parking information will be provided. Please be aware that ticket holders are responsible for finding and covering costs associated with vehicle parking. We will also provide information on local transit routes with your ticket.

Please read the following information before purchasing your ticket:

Please note that the ticket is a detailed guidebook, therefore they cannot be sent via email. You will need your ticket guidebook to access the tour stops. All attendees (ages 6 and up) require a ticket. No children under 6 are permitted (infants in front carriers are allowed).

There are a limited number of tickets available for this year's tour! Tickets will not be available for purchase on the day of the event. All ticket sales will end at 11:55 pm on Thursday, June 5th. If you are waitlisted, you will be contacted by June 5^th and notified if there are any tickets available for purchase.

Please Note: Due to the Canada Post Strike, we are unable to offer ticket mailing at this time. 

Dates/Times Available for Ticket Pick-Up at VHF Office (3102 Main St)*

• • Thursday, May 15, 9:30am – 4:30pm
  • Friday, May 16, 9:30am – 4:30pm
  • Wednesday, May 21, 9:30am – 4:30pm
  • Thursday, May 22, 9:30am – 4:30pm
  • Friday, May 23, 9:30am – 4:30pm
  • Monday, May 26, 12pm-6:00pm
  • Tuesday, May 27, 9:30am- 6:00pm
  • Wednesday, May 28, 9:30am – 4:30pm
  • Thursday, May 29, 9:30pm-6:00pm
  • Friday, May 30, 9:30am-4:30pm
  • Monday, June 2, 9:30am – 4:30pm
  • Tuesday, June 3, 9:30am – 4:30pm
  • Wednesday June 4, 9:30- 4:30pm
• *Additional dates and times may be added as necessary. As majority VHF staff work remotely, please do not come to the office to pick up your ticket outside of these times without confirmation. Please contact mail@vancouverheritagefoundation.org with any questions regarding ticket pick-up.

VHF's Cancellation Policy applies to this event as follows:

• We are unable to provide refunds or credits for cancellations received less than four (4) weeks prior to the event - therefore the refund cut off for this event is May 10th. 
• We cannot provide refunds or credits for non-attendance, including for illness. We appreciate your cooperation to keep our staff and community safe by not attending an in-person event if you are feeling unwell.
• We cannot assist in reselling tickets.

Please consider sponsoring a student to attend Heritage Discovery Day this year. There are two sponsorship options: 100% or 50%. To learn more about the Student Access Program and how your donation will be used, please visit our website. 

Please note our Student Sponsorship options are not the same as purchasing a student priced ticket.

Please review our full cancellation and refund policy here before registering.

If you would like to make a donation in addition to your registration, the amount will be tax deductible and you will receive an official tax receipt for donations of $20 or more. Our Registered Charity number is 891765968.