Residential complex care for eligible adults who need 24-hour professional care and supervision.
Arbutus Care Centre is a two-storey long-term care facility at 4505 Valley Drive with 152 units subsidized by Vancouver Coastal Health. VCH describes complex care for adults needing 24-hour professional care and supervision. Access is through the home and community care assessment and eligibility process; contact VCH for intake and current availability.
Neighbourhood park with playground, winding paths, and seating.
At 4202 Valley Drive. The City lists a playground. Park hours are generally 6 am to 10 pm unless posted otherwise. Dogs must be on leash except in designated off-leash areas.
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
At 2995 West 19th Avenue. The City lists a playground. Park hours are generally 6 am to 10 pm unless posted otherwise. Dogs must be on leash except in designated off-leash areas.
Food security programs through the Grandview Woodland Food Connection at Britannia Community Centre.
The Grandview Woodland Food Connection is a neighbourhood food network supporting the health and well-being of residents, especially vulnerable, underserved, and low-income neighbours. Its programs address food insecurity and work toward a community-based, accessible, just, decolonized, and sustainable local food system. The Britannia Bulk Buy Food Club is described as a monthly $15 assorted-produce bag for low-income residents of Grandview Woodland and Strathcona; no proof of income is required. To join the waitlist, email bbbfoodclub@gmail.com or call 604-718-5895. The source does not specify pickup hours or accessibility details; contact the program to confirm availability.
Service Areas: Grandview, Vancouver
Location: 1661 Napier Street, 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
Public branch with collections, computers, Wi-Fi, programs, and accessible services.
Located at 2112 West 42nd Avenue, in the lower level of Kerrisdale Community Centre. Hours: Monday closed; Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 am–7 pm; Wednesday and Friday 9:30 am–6 pm; Saturday–Sunday 9:30 am–5 pm. Services include computers, printing, photocopying, scanning, Wi-Fi, and Chinese and French collections. The branch has an automatic door, elevator access, accessible washroom and worktables, and adaptive equipment and accessibility software. Community-centre parking is paid; library visitors may receive three free hours by signing in at the kiosk.
Service Areas: Arbutus Ridge, Kerrisdale, Vancouver
Community programs, youth and seniors services, pool, fitness centre, and recreation facilities.
Located at 5851 West Boulevard. Facilities include youth and seniors centres, playground, games room, gymnasium, fitness centre and pool; the centre is affiliated with Kerrisdale Cyclone Taylor Arena and Kerrisdale Play Palace. Centre and fitness hours are weekdays 6:30 am–10 pm and weekends/holidays 9 am–6 pm. Seniors centre hours are weekdays 9 am–6 pm, Saturday 9 am–4 pm, closed Sundays and holidays. Fees apply. Three hours of parking are free for centre users after kiosk sign-in, then $3.50/hour. Centre phone 604-257-8100; pool phone 604-257-8105.
Service Areas: Arbutus Ridge, Kerrisdale, Vancouver
Provider: Kerrisdale Oakridge Marpole Community Policing Centre
Volunteer patrols, crime-prevention information, community outreach, and safety initiatives.
KOM CPC volunteers patrol neighbourhoods during daylight and evening hours and share local safety information. The centre collaborates with the Vancouver Police Department, ICBC and Metro Vancouver Transit Police on initiatives including Speed Watch and theft-from-auto alerts. Address: 6070 East Boulevard, Vancouver BC V6M 3V5. Phone 604-717-3434; email info@komcpc.com. Public opening hours are not listed; contact the centre before visiting. For emergencies call 911.
Service Areas: Kerrisdale, Marpole, Oakridge, Vancouver
Recreation, fitness, aquatic, rink, childcare, preschool, seniors and community programs.
The centre at 6260 Killarney Street offers programs and services for all ages, including licensed preschool and childcare, a seniors centre, gymnasium, pool, rink, fitness centre, dance studio, tennis courts and playground. The City publishes separate facility hours and activity schedules, which can change.
Service Areas: Killarney, Vancouver
Location: 6260 Killarney St, Vancouver, British Columbia
Neighbourhood park with a dog park and playground.
Killarney Park is at 6205 Kerr Street. Vancouver Park Board lists a dog park and playground. Check posted park rules and facility information before visiting.
Service Areas: Killarney, Vancouver
Location: 6205 Kerr St, Vancouver, British Columbia
Public branch with collections, computers, Wi-Fi, programs, and accessible services.
Located at 2425 Macdonald Street, Vancouver. Hours: Monday–Thursday 9:30 am–8 pm, Friday 9:30 am–6 pm, Saturday–Sunday 9:30 am–5 pm. Services include computers, printing, photocopying, scanning, Wi-Fi, a meeting room, and Chinese and French collections. Accessibility includes a street-level automatic door, accessible washroom and worktables, an elevator-accessible meeting room, adaptive equipment and accessibility software. Free parking is available behind the branch; metered parking is available on Broadway.
Service Areas: Arbutus Ridge, Kitsilano, Vancouver
Provider: Kitsilano Fairview Community Policing Centre
Community crime-prevention programs, patrols, found-property intake, and information and referrals.
The centre works with residents and business owners on safety concerns and crime prevention. Services include foot and bike patrols, crime-prevention programs, accepting found property, information and referrals to community resources, presentations, and Speed Watch with ICBC. Address: Unit 78, 1687 West Broadway, Vancouver. Open Monday–Friday 10 am–5 pm; closed weekends and holidays. Phone 604-717-4023; kitsfaircpc@gmail.com. For emergencies call 911.
Service Areas: Fairview, Kitsilano, Vancouver
Location: Unit 78, 1687 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC
Community programs and connections for Westside residents.
Kits House describes itself as a community hub serving Vancouver’s Westside and offers programs for a wide range of ages, including weekly hot seniors lunches, older adult exercise, childcare, English conversation circles, family drop-ins, and food-security activities. Not every program is available to every community; eligibility and intake vary. Contact the organization for current program details and service-area confirmation. Front desk hours listed by the organization are Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed weekends.
Service Areas: Arbutus Ridge, Kitsilano, Vancouver
Location: 2305 West 7th Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia
Community programs, childcare, youth and seniors services, fitness, and seasonal ice rink.
Located at 2690 Larch Street. Programs for all ages and abilities include childcare, special-needs activities, youth centre, seniors lounge, dance studio, fitness centre, sauna and whirlpool; there is also an ice rink and a playground at Connaught Park. Community-centre hours are weekdays 7 am–10 pm and weekends 8:30 am–8 pm. Fitness-centre hours are weekdays 6 am–10 pm and weekends/holidays 7 am–8 pm. Fees apply; fitness-centre users must be 13 or older. Free Wi-Fi. Phone 604-257-6976.
Service Areas: Arbutus Ridge, Kitsilano, 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
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
At 4309 Puget Drive. The City lists this as a park site in Arbutus Ridge. Park hours are generally 6 am to 10 pm unless posted otherwise. Dogs must be on leash except in designated off-leash areas.
At 4301 Quesnel Drive. The City lists this as a park site in Arbutus Ridge. Park hours are generally 6 am to 10 pm unless posted otherwise. Dogs must be on leash except in designated off-leash areas.
At 4600 Trafalgar Street. The City lists this as a park site in Arbutus Ridge. Park hours are generally 6 am to 10 pm unless posted otherwise. Dogs must be on leash except in designated off-leash areas.
At 4780 Haggart Street. The City lists a jogging trail. Park hours are generally 6 am to 10 pm unless posted otherwise. Dogs must be on leash except in designated off-leash areas.
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
Park with off-leash dog area, playground, and jogging trails.
At 4590 Magnolia Street. The City lists a dog park, playground and jogging trails. Dogs may be off leash only in the designated off-leash area; otherwise the City requires dogs to be on leash. Park hours are generally 6 am to 10 pm unless posted otherwise.
RapidBus connecting Joyce Station, Oakridge, Kerrisdale and UBC along the 41st Avenue corridor.
R4 runs from Joyce Station via Joyce Street, 41st Avenue, Oakridge Station, Marine Drive, 16th Avenue and Wesbrook Mall to UBC Exchange. The official timetable is effective April 20, 2026. Consult TransLink for current stop times, service alerts, fares and accessibility details. The route runs along Arbutus Ridge’s southern edge on 41st Avenue.
Service Areas: Arbutus Ridge, Kerrisdale, Killarney, Oakridge, Renfrew-Collingwood, Shaughnessy, Sunset, Vancouver, Victoria-Fraserview, West Point Grey
At 2159 West 36th Avenue. The City lists this park in Arbutus Ridge. Park hours are generally 6 am to 10 pm unless posted otherwise. Dogs must be on leash except in designated off-leash areas.
TransLink bus service connecting Arbutus with 29th Avenue Station.
Route 16 connects Arbutus and 29th Avenue Station, with stops and connections along the route. TransLink lists an Arbutus Street and West Boulevard connection. Check the current schedule, stop-specific times, fares, accessibility information and service alerts before travelling; route patterns and times can change.
Service Areas: Arbutus Ridge, Renfrew-Collingwood, Vancouver
TransLink bus service between Highland/Montroyal and Downtown Vancouver.
Route 246 travels between Montroyal Boulevard at Glencanyon Drive and Downtown Vancouver via Highland Boulevard, Edgemont Boulevard, Ridgewood Drive, Capilano Road, Marine Drive and Lions Gate Bridge. Check the current TransLink schedule and trip planner for stops, service days and times.
Service Areas: Canyon Heights, Forest Hills, North Vancouver, Vancouver
TransLink bus between downtown Vancouver, Dundarave and Horseshoe Bay.
Route 250 connects downtown Vancouver with West Vancouver, including the Dundarave and Horseshoe Bay destinations. Trips may have different termini and stop patterns; check the current timetable and service alerts before travel. TransLink route information lists bike racks on the buses.
Service Areas: Ambleside, Dundarave, Eagle Harbour, Horseshoe Bay, Vancouver, West Vancouver
Scheduled coach connection between Squamish, Britannia Beach, Lions Bay, Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver and Vancouver.
The Squamish Connector provides a scheduled coach bus between Squamish and Vancouver with stops along the Sea to Sky corridor. Britannia Beach is a reservation-required stop: northbound buses use the Britannia Mine Museum parking lot; southbound buses use the Highway 99 pullout just after Copper Drive. The published timetable is valid May 1–September 30, 2026; it lists five northbound daily Britannia departures at 08:45, 10:45, 14:10, 18:25, and 21:25, with the last trip marked seasonal. Britannia stop times and service dates can change; confirm in the booking system before travel. Check the booking system for current fares. Advance reservations are required at Britannia stops.
Service Areas: Britannia Beach, Horseshoe Bay, Lions Bay, Squamish, Vancouver, West Vancouver
Location: Britannia Mine Museum Parking Lot, Britannia Beach, British Columbia
At 2610 West 23rd Avenue. The City lists a playground. Park hours are generally 6 am to 10 pm unless posted otherwise. Dogs must be on leash except in designated off-leash areas.
All-day RapidBus linking Park Royal, North Vancouver, Vancouver and Burnaby, including Burnaby Heights and Metrotown.
Launched September 7, 2026, the R2 extension runs from Park Royal through Marine Drive, Lower Lonsdale and Phibbs Exchange, then across the Second Narrows Bridge via Hastings Street and Willingdon Avenue to Metrotown Station. TransLink identifies Burnaby Heights, Brentwood, BCIT and Metrotown as destinations. All-day service operates seven days a week; the route offers all-door boarding, accessible loading areas, and text-to-audio and tactile-pad features. Check live TransLink schedules, alerts and stop details before travelling.
Service Areas: Brentwood Park, Burnaby, Burnaby Heights, Capitol Hill, Lower Lonsdale, Lynnmour, Metrotown, Park Royal, Vancouver, West Vancouver, Willingdon Heights
Frequent RapidBus along Hastings Street between downtown Vancouver, Kootenay Loop and SFU.
The R5 Hastings Street RapidBus connects downtown Vancouver and Burrard Station with Hastings Street, Kootenay Loop and SFU. It serves the Burnaby Heights area along the Hastings corridor. Current timetable is effective September 7, 2026; check TransLink for departure times, stop changes, alerts, fares and accessibility details.
Service Areas: Burnaby, Burnaby Heights, Capitol Hill, Hastings-Sunrise, University Hill, Vancouver
Local public bus service connecting Kootenay Loop, Hastings Street, Willingdon Avenue, Brentwood and Metrotown.
TransLink Route 130 provides local service between Kootenay Loop and Metrotown Station, with some peak trips extending to Phibbs Exchange. The September 7, 2026 timetable shows the route via Hastings Street, Willingdon Avenue, Brentwood Station and Metrotown Station; most trips terminate at Kootenay Loop, where passengers can transfer to R2 for Phibbs Exchange. Check TransLink for current stops, schedules, alerts, fares and accessibility details.
Service Areas: Brentwood Park, Burnaby, Burnaby Heights, Capitol Hill, Metrotown, Vancouver, Willingdon Heights
Public bus route serving Barnet Marine Park and connecting Port Coquitlam Station with Kootenay Loop.
Route 160 runs between Port Coquitlam Station and Kootenay Loop via Coquitlam Central Station, Pinetree, Lafarge Lake–Douglas, Moody Centre, St. Johns Street, Barnet Highway, Inlet Drive and Hastings Street. TransLink identifies Barnet Marine Park as a place reached by Route 160. Check the current TransLink timetable or Trip Planner for stop locations, departure times, service alerts and accessibility details. This is a public transit service.
Service Areas: Barnet, Burnaby, Burnaby Heights, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Vancouver
Bus service between Burrard Station, Phibbs Exchange and Deep Cove via Mount Seymour Parkway.
Route 211 serves Burrard Station and Phibbs Exchange before continuing via Oxford, Mountain Highway, Keith, Fern, Mount Seymour Parkway, Fairway, Dollar, Dollarton and Deep Cove Road to Naughton. The January 5, 2026 timetable lists weekday and Saturday service. Check TransLink for current departures and alerts.
Service Areas: Deep Cove, North Vancouver, Seymour Heights, Vancouver
Bus service between Blueridge, Phibbs Exchange and Burrard Station.
Route 214 runs from Burrard Station via Phibbs Exchange, then via Dollarton, Riverside, Mount Seymour Parkway, Emerson, Carnation, Berkley and Hyannis to Sechelt Drive at Hyannis. The January 5, 2026 timetable includes weekday and Saturday service; some evening trips connect via route 210. Check TransLink for current departures, service changes and alerts.
Service Areas: Blueridge, North Vancouver, Seymour Heights, Vancouver
Bus service between Brentwood Station and UBC with stops in Cascade Heights.
Route 25 serves the Kincaid Street at Smith Avenue stop in Cascade Heights and connects Brentwood Station with UBC. Consult TransLink for current schedules, stop information and alerts.
Service Areas: Burnaby, Cascade Heights, Vancouver
Location: Kincaid Street at Smith Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia
Bus service between Joyce Station and Phibbs Exchange through Cascade Heights.
Route 28 travels via Boundary Road, Smith Avenue, Kincaid Street and Ingleton Avenue in Cascade Heights. Consult TransLink for current schedules, stop information and alerts.
Service Areas: Burnaby, Cascade Heights, North Vancouver, Vancouver
Location: Kincaid Street at Smith Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia
Frequent bus route connecting Metrotown Station and UBC via 49th Avenue.
Route 49 links Metrotown Station and UBC Exchange. Its published timetable includes a stop at 49 Avenue and Kerr Street, at the Killarney community boundary. Route patterns, stop locations and schedules can change; check current TransLink schedules and alerts.
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
Free short-term loans of water shut-off keys for eligible residential service lines.
The City loans water line shut-off keys at Firehalls 12 and 21 for pipes up to 20 mm (¾ inch). Key-loan hours are daily 8 am–9 pm. Keys are generally loaned for up to 48 hours; call the hall first to confirm a key is available. Firehall 12: 2460 Balaclava Street, 604-665-6012. Firehall 21: 5425 Carnarvon Street, 604-665-6021.
Service Areas: Arbutus Ridge, Kerrisdale, Kitsilano, Vancouver
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
Weekday commuter rail service between Mission City and Waterfront with a stop at Pitt Meadows.
Pitt Meadows Station is served by West Coast Express on the Mission City–Waterfront commuter rail line. Service is concentrated on weekday commute periods; the schedule page lists afternoon arrivals at Pitt Meadows and special holiday schedules. Check the live timetable and alerts before travelling. TransLink station address: 12280 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows.
Service Areas: Mission, Pitt Meadows, Vancouver
Location: 12280 Harris Rd, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia
Local transit connecting British Properties with Park Royal, with route 254 listed as serving Vancouver.
West Vancouver Transit operates as part of TransLink, with service levels set by TransLink. The District lists route 254 between British Properties and Park Royal; its official route map also identifies Vancouver. Check current schedules, service changes, and advisories before travel.
Service Areas: British Properties, Park Royal, Vancouver, West Vancouver