The Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC) is excited to announce the launch of a walking tour program through Vancouver's downtown, highlighting key infrastructure that makes Vancouver what it is today, and discussing the role architects and planners have on building a good city.
The AFBC has been working on revamping and modernizing tours that were once hosted through the Architecture Institute of British Columbia (AIBC). We ran a small pilot program during Design Vancouver Festival 2024 and have been working diligently to build it into a full summer program.
Each tour is roughly two-hours in length, beginning at the Street Light sculpture at the roundabout on Marinaside Cresent and will end at the Vancouver Public Library. Look for the AFBC Banner and two tour guides waiting for you!
Please note:
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
There will be extended walking and standing for the full duration of the tour
We ask you leave your pets and strollers at home
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
The tour will be offered rain or shine! If we do get some liquid sunshine, rain jackets are preferred to umbrellas due to group size and navigating the sidewalks
** We will be releasing tickets one month at a time, please check back the last week of the month for the release of the next months tickets!
If you have any questions, please reach out to tours@architecturefoundationbc.ca.