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Victoria Day holiday hours
City Hall will be closed Monday, May 18 for Victoria Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 19 at 8:30am.
Review holiday hours for City Hall and recreation facilities.
Some outdoor pools and spray parks open May 16
Take a swim outdoors. Second Beach and New Brighton outdoor pools will open on May 18 with Maple Grove opening June 15.
Admission is recommended by online reservation.
Vancouver All British Field Meet: May 16
Vancouver ABFM returns to VanDusen on Saturday, May 16 from 10am to 4:30pm with Vancouver’s largest celebration of British-built classic and modern vehicles.
Book tickets to the event
Stage 2 water restrictions are in effect
Lawn watering is prohibited for residential and non-residential properties until October 15.
Violations may result in fines.
Broadway Subway: E Broadway closed at Main
Starting January 26, 2026, Broadway will be closed to vehicles between Main and Quebec streets for approximately 4 months.
Transit will be detoured to E 8th Ave. Use alternate routes.
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