USEFUL LOCAL PHONES IN VANCOUVER

In Vancouver, as in any city, there are several local phone numbers that can be useful for different purposes. Keep in mind that phone numbers and services may change, so it’s always a good idea to check for the most up-to-date information. Here are some useful local phone numbers in Vancouver:

  • Emergency Services:
    • Police, Fire, Ambulance: 911
  • Non-Emergency Police:
    • Vancouver Police Department: 604-717-3321
  • Health Services:
    • British Columbia NurseLine: 811 (for non-emergency health information and advice)
  • Hospital Information:
    • Vancouver General Hospital: 604-875-4111
    • St. Paul’s Hospital: 604-682-2344
  • Public Transportation:
    • TransLink Customer Information: 604-953-3333 (for information on buses, SkyTrain, SeaBus, and other transit services)
  • City Services:
    • City of Vancouver Information: 311 (for general city information and services)
  • Tourism Information:
    • Tourism Vancouver Visitor Centre: 604-683-2000
  • Airport Information:
    • Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Information: 604-207-7077
  • Lost and Found:
    • TransLink Lost and Found: 604-953-3334
  • Weather Information:
    • Environment Canada Weather Information: 604-664-9010
  • Utilities:
    • BC Hydro (Electricity): 1-800-224-9376
    • FortisBC (Natural Gas): 1-888-224-2710
  • Local Government:
    • City of Vancouver Switchboard: 604-873-7000
  • Community Services:
    • 211 (for information on community, social, and government services)
  • Legal Aid:
    • Legal Aid BC: 604-408-2172
  • Poison Control Center:
    • BC Drug and Poison Information Centre: 1-800-567-8911