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
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