Get help with noise
Noise is part of urban life, but too much noise is disruptive and harmful.
How much noise is too much? The City of Vancouver’s Noise Control Bylaw defines how much noise is acceptable, based on:
- Where you are
- Where the noise is coming from
- What is making the noise
- What time and day the noise is occurring
Who do I talk to?
If you experience excess noise, you can get help, but be aware that several agencies deal with noise issues.
| Where is the noise coming from? | Who do I contact? | How? |
|---|---|---|
| Airplanes | Vancouver International Airport | 604-207-7097 or email |
| Barking dogs and backyard chickens |
City of Vancouver | 3-1-1 |
| Buskers and entertainers | City of Vancouver | 3-1-1 |
| Car alarms | Vancouver Police | 604-717-3321 |
| Fitness programs in parks | City of Vancouver | 3-1-1 |
| Freight trains | Canadian Pacific Railway | |
| Harbour activity | Port Metro Vancouver | 604-665-9004 or email |
| Helicopters | Transport Canada | 1-800-305-2059 or email |
| House alarms | Vancouver Police | 604-717-3321 |
| Idling vehicles | City of Vancouver | 3-1-1 |
| Mitchell Island industry and businesses | Richmond Health Services | 604-233-3147 |
| Playland and PNE | PNE | 3-1-1 or tell us online |
| School yards | Vancouver School Board | 604-713-5000 or email |
| Seaplanes | Transport Canada | 1-800-305-2059 or email |
| Skytrain and public transit | TransLink | 604-953-3040 or email |
| Special events and parades | City of Vancouver | 3-1-1 or tell us online |
| Strata building you live in | Your strata council or building manager |
Check your documents or read this guide |
| Traffic | Vancouver Police | 604-717-2997 |
