Election day: Saturday, October 17
You will vote on:
We’ve made voting easier for you
Here’s what’s new for 2026:
- More voting places on election day
- More advance voting places
- Larger, better-equipped voting places
- More than 2,200 election workers
- On-demand language interpretation in more than 240 languages
- Clearer signage
- More accessible voting with 5 Assistive Ballot Marking Devices PDF file (112 KB)
Review the full Election Readiness Memo for details PDF file (132 KB)
Key dates
- September 1 to 11
Nomination period - September 8
Vote by mail applications open - October 3, 7, 10, 13
Advance voting - October 17
Election day
Election news
Council adds plebiscite question to Vancouver Election Ballot
August 14 2026 - At a special Council meeting, Council directed staff to add a non-binding plebiscite question to the ballot for the 2026 Vancouver Election.
Election Office to open as City expands voting access
July 17 2026 - The Election Office opens July 20, offering voter registration, election information, and candidate nomination services.
Election day countdown
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Plan your visit
West Broadway is temporarily closed to vehicle traffic between Cambie St and Alberta St because of construction.
- Accessible reserved parking is available on Alberta St, north of West 8th Ave.
- Limited reserved parking is available on West 8th Ave, east of Alberta St.
- Bus routes have been detoured to West 8th Ave between Cambie St and Alberta St.
Phone ahead to plan your visit. Visit translink.ca/alerts External website, opens in new tab for updates on transit detours and temporary bus stop locations.
Address
305 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Y 1N6
Office hours
8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except on statutory holidays
Contact us
Phone: 604-829-2010
Email: [email protected]