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




