Neighbourhood park with an off-leash dog area, running track and playground.
City of Vancouver lists Balaclava Park at 4594 Balaclava Street in Dunbar-Southlands. Featured amenities: dog park, running track and playground. Check posted park rules for current access and dog requirements.
Service Areas: Dunbar-Southlands, Vancouver
Location: 4594 Balaclava Street, Vancouver, British Columbia
Neighbourhood public green space in Dunbar-Southlands.
City of Vancouver lists Camosun at 4102 West 16th Avenue among the parks in Dunbar-Southlands. Check posted park information for current amenities and access.
Service Areas: Dunbar-Southlands, Vancouver
Location: 4102 West 16th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia
City of Vancouver lists Deering Island Park at 3530 Deering Island Place among the parks in Dunbar-Southlands. Check posted park information for current amenities and access.
Service Areas: Dunbar-Southlands, Vancouver
Location: 3530 Deering Island Place, Vancouver, British Columbia
Public branch with collections, computers, Wi-Fi, programs, and accessible services.
Located at 4515 Dunbar Street. Hours: Monday closed; Tuesday–Wednesday 9:30 am–7 pm; Thursday–Friday 9:30 am–6 pm; Saturday–Sunday 9:30 am–5 pm. Services include computers, printing, photocopying, scanning, Wi-Fi, board games, book club sets, and Chinese and French collections. Accessibility includes an automatic street-level door, accessible washroom, adjustable desks, worktables, equipment, and accessibility software. Limited free parking is available behind the branch.
Service Areas: Arbutus Ridge, Dunbar-Southlands, Vancouver
Community programs and recreation facilities for all ages on Vancouver’s west side.
Located at 4747 Dunbar Street. Facilities include a dance studio, fitness centre, indoor cycling, squash courts, playground and tennis court. Community centre hours are Monday–Friday 8:30 am–8:30 pm and weekends 8:45 am–4 pm. Fitness centre hours are weekdays 7:30 am–8:45 pm and weekends 9 am–4 pm. Fees apply; fitness-centre users must be 13 or older. Free Wi-Fi. Phone 604-222-6060.
Service Areas: Arbutus Ridge, Dunbar-Southlands, Vancouver
Neighbourhood park with playground and sports facilities.
City of Vancouver lists Memorial West Park at 4701 Dunbar Street in Dunbar-Southlands. Featured amenity: playground. Vancouver Park Board park-facility listings also identify sports facilities here, including baseball diamonds, tennis courts and a basketball half court.
Service Areas: Dunbar-Southlands, Vancouver
Location: 4701 Dunbar Street, Vancouver, British Columbia
City of Vancouver lists Musqueam Park at 4000 Southwest Marine Drive among Dunbar-Southlands area parks. Featured amenity: dog park. Confirm posted park rules and access information before visiting.
Service Areas: Dunbar-Southlands, Vancouver
Location: 4000 Southwest Marine Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia
Regional forest park with 55 km of trails, beaches, accessible facilities and nature education.
Metro Vancouver’s regional park includes more than 55 km of trails, including shared routes for walking, cycling and horseback riding; natural beaches; picnic areas; accessible washrooms and tables at the park centre and Clinton Meadow; and the Camosun Bog boardwalk. Trail access, dog rules and leash requirements vary by area and season. Stay on marked trails; Camosun Bog is sensitive and dogs must remain leashed on its boardwalk. Park hours are generally daylight, with posted gate closing times; earliest posted closing time is 5 pm. Liquor, camping, fires and harvesting are prohibited.
Service Areas: Dunbar-Southlands
Location: Crown Street and West King Edward Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia
City of Vancouver lists Park Site on Blenheim at 3500 Quadra Street among the parks in Dunbar-Southlands. Check posted park information for current amenities and access.
Service Areas: Dunbar-Southlands, Vancouver
Location: 3500 Quadra Street, Vancouver, British Columbia
City of Vancouver lists Quadra West Park at 3250 Quadra Street among the parks in Dunbar-Southlands. Check posted park information for current amenities and access.
Service Areas: Dunbar-Southlands, Vancouver
Location: 3250 Quadra Street, Vancouver, British Columbia
Bus service between Nanaimo Station and Dunbar Loop with downtown and west-side connections.
Route 7 connects Nanaimo Station with Dunbar Loop and runs across Vancouver, including West 4th Avenue and downtown. TransLink’s route map shows the corridor and terminals; Vancouver Public Library lists Route 7 as transit serving Dunbar Branch. Check TransLink for current schedules and service changes.
City of Vancouver lists Valdez Park at 3210 West 22nd Avenue among Dunbar-Southlands area parks. Featured amenity: dog park. Confirm posted park rules and access information before visiting.
Service Areas: Dunbar-Southlands, Vancouver
Location: 3210 West 22nd Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia
Fire suppression and rescue response for emergencies throughout Vancouver.
For fire or rescue emergencies in Vancouver, call 911. Vancouver Fire Rescue Services responds across the City. School and community groups may request a firehall tour by contacting a hall at least four weeks in advance; tours depend on availability and may be interrupted by an emergency. A firehall is not a walk-in public service counter.
Service Areas: Arbutus Ridge, Dunbar-Southlands, Fairview, Grandview-Woodlands, Hastings-Sunrise, Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Kerrisdale, Killarney, Kitsilano, Marpole, Mount Pleasant, Oakridge, Renfrew-Collingwood, Riley Park, Shaughnessy, South Cambie, Strathcona, Sunset, Vancouver, Victoria-Fraserview, West End, West Point Grey
Weekly grocery distribution for Vancouver residents experiencing food insecurity; registration is required.
The Greater Vancouver Food Bank provides weekly grocery access to people experiencing food insecurity who live in Vancouver. New clients should arrange a registration appointment and bring government-issued photo ID for adults, recent proof of address in the catchment area, and care cards or government-issued ID for dependants. Registered clients may visit a distribution location once a week with their client card. The October 2026 calendar lists the Vancouver site at 3454 Lougheed Highway: Tuesday and Wednesday 10 am–4 pm, Thursday 1–7 pm, Friday 10 am–4 pm, and Saturday 10 am–3 pm, with monthly and statutory holiday closures; check the current calendar before traveling. The food bank offers monthly specialized programs for children and seniors. The 211 listing also states additional visa-status eligibility conditions for some temporary residents; confirm current details with the food bank.
Service Areas: Arbutus Ridge, Dunbar-Southlands, Grandview-Woodlands, Hastings-Sunrise, Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Kerrisdale, Killarney, Kitsilano, Marpole, Mount Pleasant, Oakridge, Renfrew-Collingwood, Riley Park, Shaughnessy, South Cambie, Sunset, Sunset Beach, Vancouver, Victoria-Fraserview, West End, West Point Grey
Location: 3454 Lougheed Highway, Vancouver, British Columbia