Vancouver election day: polls open at 8 a.m., close at 8 p.m.
All voting stations are open today from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters choose a mayor, 10 city councillors, 7 park board commissioners and 9 school board trustees, and answer five ballot questions.
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Vancouver's 2026 municipal election is today, Saturday, October 17. All voting stations across the city are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Vancouver Is Awesome reports.
Voters choose candidates in four races and answer five ballot questions. You pick one mayor from eight candidates, up to 10 city councillors, up to seven park board commissioners and up to nine school board trustees.
What to bring
Bring your voter information card if you received one in the mail. The City says it speeds up processing at the station. If you did not receive a card or are registering on voting day, bring two pieces of ID: at least one must show your address and at least one must carry your signature.
To vote, you must be at least 18 years old, a Canadian citizen, have lived in BC for at least six months before registration day and live on a Vancouver property or have one registered in your name at least 30 days before the election.
The ballot questions
In addition to choosing candidates, voters answer five questions.
Three capital plan questions ask whether the city should borrow $790 million to help pay for projects in the capital plan. These are yes-or-no questions that appear on the main ballot.
A second ballot carries two plebiscite questions. The first asks whether Vancouver should strengthen laws that forbid public hard drug use. The second asks whether portions of the old St. Paul's Hospital building should be converted into a secure medical facility for people who pose a risk to others because of severe substance use or mental health disorders.
These two plebiscite questions are separate from the capital plan questions and appear on a different ballot paper.
Where to vote
If you do not know which station to go to, use the City of Vancouver's list of all voting places at /where-to-vote, or the City's own online tool at vancouver.ca/plan-your-vote. Stations close at 8 p.m. You must be inside before that time to cast your ballot.
Read profiles of all eight mayoral candidates and the full list of candidates in every race at voche.me.
Questions this story answers
What time do polls close in Vancouver today?
All voting stations in Vancouver are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026, according to Vancouver Is Awesome. You must be inside a voting station before 8 p.m. to cast your ballot. If you are not sure which station to go to, the City of Vancouver lists all voting places online at vancouver.ca.
What ID do I need to vote in Vancouver?
Bring your voter information card if you received one by mail, as the City says it speeds up processing. If you did not receive one or are registering on the day, bring two pieces of ID: at least one must show your address and at least one must carry your signature. Acceptable examples are listed in the City's online voters guide at vancouver.ca.
How many people do I vote for?
Vancouver Is Awesome reports that voters choose one mayor from eight candidates, up to 10 city councillors, up to 7 park board commissioners, and up to 9 school board trustees. You also answer five questions: three capital plan borrowing questions and two plebiscite questions on a second ballot.
Who are the eight candidates running for mayor?
The eight candidates are Ken Sim (ABC Vancouver), Pete Fry (Green Party of Vancouver), Colleen Hardwick (TEAM for a Livable Vancouver), Rebecca Bligh (Vote Vancouver), Muhammad Ahmad (Bright Future Vancouver), Kareem Allam (Vancouver Liberals), Amauri Caliman (independent) and Scott Gilbert (independent). You can read profiles of each at voche.me.
What are the plebiscite questions on the ballot?
There are two plebiscite questions on a second ballot, as reported by Vancouver Is Awesome. The first asks whether Vancouver should strengthen laws that forbid public hard drug use. The second asks whether portions of the old St. Paul's Hospital building should be converted into a secure medical facility for people who pose a risk to others because of severe substance use or mental health disorders. Both questions appear on a separate ballot paper from the main ballot.
What is the capital plan borrowing question about?
Voters are asked three yes-or-no questions on whether the city should borrow $790 million to help pay for projects in the capital plan, according to Vancouver Is Awesome. These questions appear on the main ballot, separate from the plebiscite questions.
Am I eligible to vote in the Vancouver municipal election?
To vote on October 17, Vancouver Is Awesome reports that you must be at least 18 years old, a Canadian citizen, have lived in BC for at least six months before registration day, and live on a Vancouver property or have one registered in your name at least 30 days before the election. You can check whether you are registered at vancouver.ca.
Where can I find my voting station?
The City of Vancouver lists all voting places at vancouver.ca/election/2026/list-of-all-voting-places.aspx. You can also use the City's online guide at vancouver.ca/plan-your-vote to find a location near you and review the ballot questions. Voting stations are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today.
Sources
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- Vancouver Is Awesome: Everything to know about voting in the 2026 Vancouver electionvancouverisawesome.com
- City of Vancouver: List of all voting places 2026vancouver.ca
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