Vancouver mail ballot deadline is October 5: how to vote without going to a polling place
The last day to request a vote-by-mail package sent to your home is October 5 at noon. Advance voting opens October 3. Here is what to bring, who can vote, and where the deadlines are.
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The last day to request a mail ballot package sent to your home is October 5 at noon, and advance voting opens this Saturday. Miss604.com published a voting guide on October 1 covering the ways Vancouver residents can cast a ballot before and on election day, October 17, 2026.
Mail voting
To vote by mail, apply online or call 3-1-1 if you are already registered. The package arrives at your home, you mark your ballot, and return it. The completed ballot must reach the Election Office by 8:00pm on October 17.
After October 5, packages can no longer be mailed to you. Voters can still pick one up in person at the Election Office at 305 West 8th Ave until October 13 at noon. Anyone picking up close to that date is advised to return the ballot by drop box, because Canada Post delivery may not arrive in time. The City lists drop box locations on its website.
Miss604.com reported that vote-by-mail requests had already passed 18,000, without naming its source for the figure. In the 2022 election, the City reported 10,523 mail ballots in total.
Advance voting
There are four advance voting days before October 17:
- Saturday, October 3
- Wednesday, October 7
- Saturday, October 10
- Tuesday, October 13
All advance voting places are open from 8:00am to 8:00pm. Vancouver has 59 voting places in total and you can use any of them on any advance day or on Election Day itself.
What to bring
Registered voters were mailed a Voter Information Card in mid-September. Bringing that card to the voting place speeds up the process.
Voters who are not yet registered can register at any voting place. They need two pieces of ID that together show their name on both, their address on at least one, and their signature on at least one.
Who can vote
To vote in Vancouver's municipal election, a person must be:
- 18 years old or older on October 17, 2026
- A Canadian citizen
- A resident of British Columbia for at least six months before registration
- A resident of Vancouver, or an owner of property registered in their name in Vancouver, for at least 30 days before registration
What is on the ballot
Vancouver voters will choose one mayor, ten city councillors, seven Park Board commissioners, and nine School Board trustees. The ballot also includes three Capital Plan borrowing questions and two plebiscite questions.
In the 2022 election, 171,494 ballots were cast, a turnout of 36.3 percent out of 472,665 registered voters.
If you plan to vote by mail and want your package mailed to you, request it at vancouver.ca or by calling 3-1-1 before October 5 at noon. See the full list of candidates at /nominations.
Questions this story answers
What is the deadline to request a Vancouver mail ballot?
The last day to request a vote-by-mail package be mailed to your home is October 5, 2026 at noon. You can apply online or call 3-1-1 if you are already a registered voter. After October 5, you can still vote by mail by picking up a package in person at the City of Vancouver Election Office at 305 West 8th Ave until October 13 at noon. Completed ballots must be received by 8:00pm on October 17 to count.
When are the advance voting days in Vancouver's 2026 election?
Vancouver has four advance voting days: Saturday October 3, Wednesday October 7, Saturday October 10, and Tuesday October 13. All advance voting places are open from 8:00am to 8:00pm. You can vote at any of the 59 voting places on any of these days, not just the one closest to your home. Election Day is Saturday October 17, also 8:00am to 8:00pm.
How many voting places are there in Vancouver for the 2026 election?
Vancouver has 59 voting places for the October 17, 2026 election. You can vote at any one of them, including on advance voting days (October 3, 7, 10 and 13) and on Election Day itself. If you received a Voter Information Card in the mail, it lists your three closest voting places to help you plan.
What do I need to bring to vote in Vancouver?
The City of Vancouver recommends bringing your Voter Information Card, which was mailed to registered voters in mid-September. Having the card speeds up the process. If you do not have one or are not yet registered, you can register at any voting place on the day, as long as you bring two pieces of ID that together show your name on both, your address on at least one, and your signature on at least one. See the City of Vancouver's voters guide for a full list of acceptable ID.
Who is eligible to vote in Vancouver's October 2026 election?
To vote in the Vancouver municipal election, you must be 18 years old or older on October 17, 2026, a Canadian citizen, have lived in British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day you register, and have lived in Vancouver or own property in Vancouver for at least 30 days before registration. You register at any voting place when you go to vote.
Can I still vote by mail after the October 5 deadline?
After October 5, you can no longer have a mail ballot package sent to your home, but you can still vote by mail. Pick up a package in person at the City of Vancouver Election Office at 305 West 8th Ave until October 13 at noon. If you pick up close to that deadline, the City advises using a drop box rather than mailing your ballot back, to make sure it arrives by 8:00pm on October 17. Drop box locations are listed on the City of Vancouver's website.
Where do I drop off a completed mail ballot in Vancouver?
Completed mail ballots must be received by the Election Office by 8:00pm on October 17, 2026. Voters who pick up a mail package close to the deadline are advised to use a drop box rather than relying on Canada Post delivery. The City of Vancouver lists drop box locations on its website. You can also return your mail ballot package to any voting place on Election Day before 8:00pm.
How many people voted by mail in the 2022 Vancouver election?
In the 2022 Vancouver election, 10,523 people voted by mail, according to the City of Vancouver. Miss604.com reported on October 1, 2026 that vote-by-mail requests had already passed 18,000 in this election cycle, without naming its source for that figure. In the full 2022 election, 171,494 ballots were cast in total, a turnout of 36.3 percent of 472,665 registered voters.
Sources
The pages this story draws on. Open one to check a claim yourself.
- miss604.com: Vote in Vancouver's Election October 2026miss604.com
- City of Vancouver: Electionsvancouver.ca
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