Join VHF for our first Places that Matter Pro-D, a full-day educators Pro-D workshop across downtown Vancouver, delving into how we look at cities. Please register by October 21st!

On Friday, October 25 from 9:00am-3:00pm, join VHF and John Atkin, civic historian, for a full day of exploring the stories of Places That Matter in the heart of downtown Vancouver. From šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl'e7énḵ Square to the Roundhouse Community Centre, we’ll explore cultural landscapes, place names, everyday heritage while expanding the narrative on the city’s early people, places and events. 

Along with a full day of walking tours with a variety of stops, you will be workshopping a “Places that Matter mapping activity” and learn more about the Places That Matter Study Guide. We hope you’ll join us and share your experiences with place-based, local explorations and school community and neighborhood connections. VHF will provide some snacks and a brown bag lunch midday.

📆 Overview of the Day: This full-day session will take place rain or shine so please dress for the weather! Participants may encounter a variety of terrain including gravel, stairs, slopes. Please note that this tour will cover approximately 1.5 kms of walking over 5 hours. Further details, including information on parking and transit, will be provided to registrants closer to the event date.

Please note this is a mask-friendly event and that the starting and end points of this workshop are at different locations.

📝Supplies Needed: Weather-appropriate clothes, a reusable drink container with your own beverage, a pen and/or pencil, a hard surface to write on, and mobile or screen with Wi-Fi or data is optional.

Registration closes on October 21 at 5 pm or when sold out.

Heritage in Schools 2024/25

This will be the first of three unique Pro-D days in different neighbourhoods in Vancouver based on the original three municipalities of the city- Vancouver, Point Grey and South Vancouver. The Pro-Ds will focus on how we can look at cities through the lens of hidden heritage and evolving neighbourhood stories.

About the Speaker:

John Atkin is a civic historian, author and heritage consultant. He offers an interesting and offbeat insight into the city’s architecture, history and neighbourhoods through a variety of programming. These combine his interests in urban planning and development, a love of architecture and a fascination for the curious.

Professional Development Day ("Pro-D Day") sessions are intended for current educators focusing on enriching their K-12 lesson plans/programming. VHF recognizes educators as a diverse field and not exclusive to district school teachers. We welcome all those whose field of work or employment/volunteer position impacts the education of K-12 children and youth. Please contact jessica@vancouverheritagefoundation.org if you have any questions regarding our Pro-D sessions. If you are not a current educator but are interested in the event, please sign up for the event waitlist.  

Please review our cancellation policy here before registering.

All donations are tax deductible. An official tax receipt is issued for donations of $20 or more. Our Registered Charity number is 891765968.