---
title: "Public services in Vancouver, BC: 1,305 places"
url: "https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/vancouver"
description: "Vancouver, British Columbia: 1,305 public places from open data, including 400 mental health and addiction services, 202 parks and 189 pharmacies."
site: "Canada Service Map"
author: "Mahmoud Halat"
publisher: "Space & Story"
updated: "2026-10-14"
licence: "Built entirely from public data: open data and official government pages. Each record keeps the licence of its source, listed at https://canadaservicemap.ca/data."
---
# Public services in Vancouver

British Columbia

Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, updated 14 October 2026. Not a government website. The official page always has the final word.

1,305 public places in Vancouver, British Columbia, from open data, including 400 mental health and addiction services, 202 parks and 189 pharmacies. The local government is City of Vancouver.

## At a glance

- Population 662,248 (2021 Census). Source: [Statistics Canada, Population and dwelling counts: Canada and census subdivisions (municipalities), table 98-10-0002-01, 2021 Census of Population](https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=9810000201) (Statistics Canada Open Licence).
- 1,305 public places on the map, of 30 kinds.
- Website: [https://vancouver.ca/](https://vancouver.ca/)
- Public body: [City of Vancouver](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/city-of-vancouver)

## Public places by type

### Health

- [Mental health and addiction services](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/vancouver/mental-health-services): 400
- [Pharmacies](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/vancouver/pharmacies): 189
- [Clinics and community health centres](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/vancouver/clinics): 26
- [Labs and diagnostic imaging](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/vancouver/labs-and-imaging): 25
- [Public health offices](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/vancouver/public-health-offices): 24
- [Hospitals](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/vancouver/hospitals): 11

### Education

- [Elementary schools](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/vancouver/elementary-schools): 79
- [Private schools](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/vancouver/private-schools): 40
- [Early learning centres](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/vancouver/early-learning-centres): 15
- [Secondary schools](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/vancouver/secondary-schools): 15
- [Schools](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/vancouver/schools): 4
- Colleges: 2
- Universities: 1

### Culture

- [Art galleries](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/vancouver/art-galleries): 72
- [Museums](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/vancouver/museums): 55
- [Theatres and concert halls](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/vancouver/theatres): 51
- [Libraries](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/vancouver/libraries): 26
- [Archives](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/vancouver/archives): 3
- Historic sites: 2
- Arts and cultural centres: 1

### Recreation and sport

- [Parks](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/vancouver/parks): 202
- [Community and recreation centres](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/vancouver/community-centres): 4
- Beaches: 2
- Sports fields and courts: 1
- Stadiums: 1

### Government offices

- Service Canada Centres: 2
- Provincial service centres: 1

### Safety and justice

- [Police stations](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/vancouver/police-stations): 26
- [Fire stations](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/vancouver/fire-stations): 20
- [Courthouses](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/vancouver/courthouses): 5

## Other places

- **Spanish Banks Beach Park** (Beach): 4801 Marine Drive. Operator on record: [City of Vancouver](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/city-of-vancouver). [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.2776,-123.2192)
- **Sunset Beach** (Beach): 1204 Beach Avenue. Operator on record: [City of Vancouver](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/city-of-vancouver). [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.27874,-123.13784)
- **Langara College** (College): 100 West 49th Ave, V5Y 2Z6. Operator on record: [Langara College](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/langara-college). [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.22573,-123.10848)
- **Vancouver Community College** (College): 250 West Pender St, V6B 1S9. Operator on record: [Vancouver Community College](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/vancouver-community-college). [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.2818,-123.11049)
- **Italian Cultural Centre Society** (Arts or cultural centre): 3075 Slocan Street, V5M 3E4. [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.25673,-123.05047)
- **Jewish Historical Society of Bc** (Historic site): 6184 Ash Street, V5Z 3G9. [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.26543,-123.11742)
- **Queen Elizabeth Park** (Historic site): 4600 Cambie St, V5Y 2M4. [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.24207,-123.11377)
- **Service BC - Vancouver** (Provincial government service centre): 7th Floor - 865 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2G3, V6Z 2G3. [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.282,-123.1233) [Website](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/servicebc/vancouver)
- **Service Canada Centre Vancouver (Broadway)** (Service Canada Centre): 1263 Broadway, V6H 1G7. Operator on record: [Employment and Social Development Canada](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/employment-and-social-development-canada). [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.26371,-123.13319)
- **Service Canada Centre Vancouver (Kingsway)** (Service Canada Centre): 1420 Kingsway, V5N 2R5. Operator on record: [Employment and Social Development Canada](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/employment-and-social-development-canada). [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.24959,-123.07536)
- **Fraserview Golf Course** (Sports field or court): 7800 Vivian St. Operator on record: [City of Vancouver](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/city-of-vancouver). [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.22479,-123.05034)
- **Nat Bailey Stadium Park** (Stadium): 4601 Ontario Street. [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.24278,-123.10672)
- **Emily Carr University of Art + Design** (University): 520 E 1 Avenue, V5T 0H2. Operator on record: [Emily Carr University of Art and Design](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/emily-carr-university-of-art-and-design). [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.26788,-123.09184)

## Local services

Handled by the municipality or a regional government, unless another body is named.

- [Pay or dispute a parking ticket](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/parking-ticket)
- [Public transit: routes, schedules and passes](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/transit)
- [Pay your property tax](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/property-tax)
- [Get a municipal business licence](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/business-licence)
- [Get a building or renovation permit](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/building-permit)
- [Zoning, land use and development applications](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/zoning)
- [Garbage, recycling and compost pickup](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/garbage-collection)
- [Drop off large items, electronics or hazardous waste](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/waste-drop-off)
- [Pay your water and sewer bill](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/water-bill)
- [Report a water main break, sewer backup or boil water problem](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/water-problem)
- [Report a pothole, streetlight or sidewalk problem](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/report-road-problem)
- [Snow clearing and winter parking bans](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/snow-clearing)
- [Get a residential or visitor parking permit](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/parking-permit)
- [Get a dog or cat licence](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/pet-licence)
- [Lost pets, stray animals and animal complaints](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/animal-control)
- [Report a noise or bylaw problem](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/bylaw-complaint)
- [Contact your municipality (311)](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/contact-municipality)
- [Sign up for recreation programs and swimming lessons](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/recreation-programs)
- [Get a library card](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/library-card)
- [Get a burning or fire permit](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/burn-permit)
- [Contact the police (non-emergency)](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/police-non-emergency)
- [Get a criminal record check (police check)](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/criminal-record-check)
- [Vote in a municipal election](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/vote-municipal/british-columbia) (Election day: 17 October 2026)
- [Find your mayor and city councillor](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/find-councillor)

## Nearby cities

- [North Vancouver](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/north-vancouver)
- [West Vancouver](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/west-vancouver)
- [Burnaby](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/burnaby)
- [Metro Vancouver A](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-a)
- [Richmond](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/richmond)
- [New Westminster](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/new-westminster)

## Communities in British Columbia by name

- Previous: [Van Anda](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/van-anda)
- Next: [Vanderhoof](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/vanderhoof)

## Data sources

- [Open Database of Healthcare Facilities (ODHF), version 2.0](https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/13-26-0001/132600012020001-eng.htm), licence: OGL-Canada
- [Open Database of Educational Facilities (ODEF), version 2.1](https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/lode/databases/odef), licence: OGL-Canada
- [Open Database of Cultural and Art Facilities (ODCAF), version 1.0](https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/lode/databases/odcaf), licence: OGL-Canada
- [Open Database of Recreational and Sport Facilities (ODRSF), version 1.0](https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/lode/databases/odrsf), licence: OGL-Canada
- [Service Canada Centres from the federal office directory (Burolis, 2018-03-31), geocoded](https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/fe02caa3-44e4-4eb6-a7fa-1521f866d86f), licence: OGL-Canada
- [Service BC Office Locations](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/service-bc-office-locations), licence: OGL-BC
- [First Responders (police, fire halls, ambulance), British Columbia](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/first-responders), licence: OGL-BC
- [Court Locations, British Columbia](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/court-locations), licence: OGL-BC
- [Statistics Canada, Population and dwelling counts: Canada and census subdivisions (municipalities), table 98-10-0002-01, 2021 Census of Population](https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=9810000201), licence: Statistics Canada Open Licence

Operators are matched from the source records and may be approximate.

## More

- [Public services in British Columbia](https://canadaservicemap.ca/provinces/british-columbia)

## Cite this page

Canada Service Map, "Public services in Vancouver, BC: 1,305 places", updated 14 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/vancouver