VHF’s popular in-person house tour returns this spring with our new Heritage Discovery Day and House Tour! On Sunday, June 4th, join us to discover the rich heritage and diverse stories of Strathcona.

Strathcona, or the East End as it was known until the 1950s, is Vancouver’s first neighbourhood. What started out as a collection of shacks and cottages around the Hastings Mill site has grown into a vibrant, multicultural community filled with historic sites, community spaces, artist studios and corner grocery stores. A diverse area that many new immigrants once called home, it is a community that has managed to survive and thrive, despite constant pressure for change.

Join us on June 4^th to discover the rich heritage and diverse stories of Strathcona. Take a peek inside a selection of unique heritage properties and learn about their history, architecture, and design, as well as other lesser-known places and spaces that have shaped the area. Participants will also have the opportunity to connect with local Strathcona businesses and community organizations through outdoor activations and further explore the neighbourhood through themed discovery routes and a heritage scavenger hunt.

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 on foot, by bike or by transit, although parking information will also 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 note that the ticket is a detailed guidebook, therefore they cannot be sent via email. You will need your ticket to access the tour stops.

There are a limited number of tickets available for this year's tour - be sure to purchase a ticket before they sell out! Tickets will not be available for purchase on the day of the event.

Starting in mid-May: Tickets will be available for pick up at the VHF office at 303 - 3102 Main Street from 9am - 5pm. They can also be be mailed if purchased before 5 pm on Thursday, May 25th or picked up on the tour day (June 4th) between 9:30 am and 3:30pm from the VHF Info Booth in Strathcona (address will be provided to ticketholders 2 weeks prior to the event).

Please consider sponsoring a student to attend the Heritage House Tour 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 this is not the same as purchasing a student priced ticket.

Please review our 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.