Provides free integrated health and social services for youth ages 12 to 24 and their families. Mental health care, substance use services, primary health care, youth and family peer supports, and social services are accessible under one roof. Peer support is ...

Provides a drop-in centre, residential crisis program, long-term supportive transitional housing, and street outreach for homeless, runaway, and street-involved youth ages 16 to 24. The Community Support Services program provides street outreach, general and a...

Provides a wide range of programs for children, youth, adults, families, and seniors where recreational activities, presentations, workshops, counselling and legal advice are available. In addition to the annual $5 membership fee, the cost of programs are gene...

Self-advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of autistic people and fostering a sense of autistic identity and pride. Holds regular monthly meetings in Vancouver and Burnaby to achieve local advocacy goals and to organize events in the autistic ...

Educates and entertains through interactive exhibits. Tells stories of outstanding achievements in sport in British Columbia. Also offers educational programs and activities for school and community groups. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm Fridays and Saturdays. Nonpro...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Provides vulnerable children and youth with a variety of free programs and services. Break-Time Programs provide nurturing safe spaces for at-risk, inner-city elementary school students during winter, spring and summer breaks. The program offers nutritious mea...

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...

Inspires future science and technology leadership in BC with travelling feature exhibitions, interactive exhibits, courses, camps, the Omnimax Theatre, science shows, and hands-on activities. It also has teaching labs for workshops, a science store, and food s...

Arts education centre for children and youth, with classes in visual, media, and performing arts. Tuition-based and free outreach programs offered at Vancouver and Surrey locations. Spring and summer camps are available. Nonprofit society.Surrey: Unit N116-158...

Features public programs and exhibits on astronomy and space sciences, including planetarium presentations, live science demonstrations, hands-on exhibits, and space artifacts. The Gordon MacMillan Southam Observatory dome houses a large public telescope to ex...

Develops exhibitions and programs to encourage a deeper understanding of Vancouver's diverse communities and histories through stories, objects, and shared experiences. Includes contemporary themes such as reconciliation, immigration, sustainability and enviro...

Dedicated to preserving the maritime history and traditions of the Pacific coast and Arctic. Visitors can explore the Children's Maritime Discovery Centre, see The Model Workshop onsite, board the 1944 RCMP schooner St Roch, and visit classic and historic boat...

Administers parks and recreation facilities in Vancouver. Facilities include fitness centres, swimming pools, ice rinks, gymnasiums, racquet and squash courts, public libraries, centres for seniors and youth, family drop-in centres, child care centres, and a p...

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...

Christian organization aims to bring positive change to Metro Vancouver through serving children, youth, and families from diverse backgrounds, with a specific focus on vulnerable populations. Provides children and youth with opportunities to gain experience a...

Works to promote French language and culture amongst francophone and francophile youth ages 14 to 25. Services provided include educational programs and social and recreational activities. Serves BC. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Nonprofit so...

Provides in-school and out-of-school programming to youth ages 14 to 18. Programs include week-long summer camps that incorporate social emotional learning and training in self-awareness, co-operation, communication, global awareness, environmental sustainabil...