A drop-in space and computer-based learning centre, supporting the personal, educational, and career development of Indigenous youth ages 15 to 30 by helping them gain employment and pursue their education. The Centre is safe, relaxed, social, and accessible s...

Provides meaningful opportunities for Indigenous youth (Aboriginal, Metis, Inuit, First Nations, Status, non-Status) in the urban setting. Offers a safe place for Indigenous youth to come and find out about programs and services, and to access a diverse contin...

Bright Family Futures offers a family meal from 6:30 pm to 8 pm Thursdays, followed by a variety of workshops for parents; registration required. Offers daycare for children from 30 months to five years. Hours are 7:30 am to 5:45 pm Monday to Friday year-round...

Offers programming for people of all ages, including a variety of social, recreational, educational, and support programs for children, youth, families, and seniors. Provides access to a computer lab, weight room, and music jam space. Centre hours are 9 am to ...

Provides free biblical-based counselling by appointment, and a weekly support group for women dealing with issues of abuse, grief, or pain. Also operates a youth group providing social, recreational, and mentored activities from 6 pm to 11 pm on Fridays; day c...

Produces and presents culturally diverse contemporary theatre and dance, including The Firehall Contemporary Dance Series. Also hosts the Dancing on the Edge Festival. Features works of Canadian and international artists. Offers workshops, residencies, an exhi...

Features the history of the Vancouver Police Department, the City Coroner's services, and the City Analyst Laboratory. The museum offers educational programs focused on forensic science, and the history of Vancouver and local law enforcement. Admission fees ar...

Drop-in social centre for all ages. Features a living room space with TV, and computers with internet access. Offers a coffee and soup line at 7:30 am seven days a week. Also offers Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm. Drop-in hours are 7:30...

Social and community arts club offers various activities and events, including a members' lounge. The WISE Hall, a multipurpose, second-floor room offers a sound and lighting system, green room, bar, and washrooms, is available for rent. Used primarily for con...

Hosts conventions, meetings, trade and consumer shows, and banquet events. Features exhibition halls, ballrooms, and meeting rooms for small or large groups. Provides a variety of services such as catering, housekeeping, security, and audio-visual. Part of BC ...

Works to promote and preserve tap dance, and is dedicated to developing an awareness of this art form. Offers a variety of tap dance classes for all ages and skill levels. Dance Academy provides dance classes for dancers of all ages and levels throughout the y...

Dedicated to the conservation of aquatic life. Organizes various initiatives, including wetlands restoration and beach clean-ups, and wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. Offers camps for children and youth to learn about marine life through activities and enco...

Aims to eliminate financial barriers to sport participation by providing grants for children and youth up to age 18 to participate in a sport season of their choice. Identifies needs in communities, raises funds, and supports programs that create new opportuni...

Serves disadvantaged residents of the Downtown Eastside and neighbouring communities with a low-cost cafeteria, library, learning centre, theatre, gym, weight room, pool room, and seniors lounge. Programs and services include community education (with a focus ...

Performance school for children and adults combining traditional circus arts with athletics, dance, and theatre. Organizes birthday parties and offers summer camps and bursary programs. Nonprofit society, registered charity.

Provides drop-in space for youth in Grades 8 through 12 to hang out, play games, watch movies, and get involved in cooking nights. Drop-in hours are 3:30 pm to 6 pm Thursdays and 3:30 pm to 10 pm Fridays and Saturdays. Youth workers supervise and connect youth...

Faith-based organization provides services and support for low-income families and homeless people. The Friends of Hastings program distributes meals and food to Downtown Eastside residents at the intersection of Hastings and Columbia at 1 pm on Saturdays. Oth...

A centre with programming, exhibits and interactive kiosks dedicated to sharing the stories about the past, present, future, and living heritage of Vancouver's Chinatown. Through storytelling, unique artifacts, recordings, and photos, it offers a perspective o...

Dedicated to the preservation of Chinese Canadian history, and the promotion of traditional Chinese culture and contemporary arts. Offers school programs, workshops, and Chinatown walking tours. Admission is by donation. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday to Sund...

Provides mentorship opportunities for girls, non-binary, and trans students in grades 11 and 12 by pairing them with professional women to explore career interests, create post-secondary plans, develop life skills, and gain confidence.

Connects self-identified Indigenous teen girls and Two-Spirit, non-binary, and trans youth to the Indigenous community and culture through the help of volunteer Indigenous mentors with similar lived experiences. Aims to deepen cultural connection and healing t...

Fully-equipped fitness facility for women and men, offering group fitness classes, strength and conditioning equipment, and swimming. Also operates the Fitness and Racquet Club (Lower Plaza, Bentall 4, 1055 Dunsmuir Street), which offers workout space and squa...

Gender equity advocate and community service provider. Envisions a just and equitable world for women, families, and allies. Provides affordable housing, early learning and child care, training and employment services, and a range of holistic programs that sup...

Builds transformative nature experiences for youth ages 14 to 25 to foster community connectedness, build ecological leadership skills, and enhance well-being. Provides free land-based education, wildlife habitat restoration opportunities, peer mentorship, and...

Provides programs to promote healthy active living among Indigenous and inner-city children and youth, and to foster employment and life skills for youth who face barriers. Programs include Indigenous cultural programs such as social connections through food s...