City of Vancouver Archives
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Acquiring, preserving & making available records that tell our story
The City of Vancouver Archives acquires a variety of records that document the city's history.
Our archivists ensure that these records are preserved so that future researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the story of Vancouver and its citizens can access these valuable primary and secondary sources.
Search our holdings
Search the Archives holdings
See what the Archives has in its holdings. Digital holdings that aren't under third-party copyright can be displayed immediately. For non-digital materials, come visit us. Save time by conducting your research online.
Find out what's in the Archives
What's in our holdings
Read about the types of records the Archives has that depict the everyday life of Vancouver and its citizens. City Government records and publications, photos, moving images, maps & more.
Buy or download a record
Get a copy of an archival document
You can freely download online digital resources displayed on the Archives website. You can also buy a high-quality digital document, or buy a copy of a non-digital resource.
Try it yourself
Discover your home's history
Ever wondered when your home was built or who lived there before you? Home history research is one of the fastest growing research trends at the City of Vancouver Archives in recent years. Find out more.
Hours
Monday to Friday
9:00am to 5:00pm
Staff assistance
10:00am to 4:45pm
Online Search
Available always
Contact the Archives
Address
1150 Chestnut St
Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9
Phone: 604-736-8561
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Friends of the Vancouver
City Archives Society
- Promoting and improving public awareness of the Archives, its services, and projects.
- Raising funds to enhance the ongoing work of the Archives.
Looking for the old City of Vancouver website?
Former City of Vancouver website
We're working hard to make our website's content relevant to you. But if you can't find what you're looking for here, and you used to be able to find it on the old site, it's still available there. Be aware, however, that the former site is no longer being updated with new information.
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