2026 Election

To vote in the City of North Vancouver election as a resident elector, you must:

• Be a Canadian Citizen;
• Be 18 years of age or older on the day of registration or on General Voting Day;
• Be a resident of the City of North Vancouver on the day of registration;
• Be a resident of Ustlawn (Mission 1 Reserve)
• Have been a resident of B.C. for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and
• Not be disqualified from voting in an election.

Corporations, businesses and permanent residents of Canada (landed immigrants) who have not yet become Canadian Citizens are not permitted to vote.

Non-resident property electors are individuals who own property in the City and live elsewhere in B.C. To vote as a non-resident property elector, you must:

• Be a Canadian Citizen;
• Be 18 years of age or older on the day of registration or on General Voting Day;
• Have been a resident of B.C. for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration;
• Not be disqualified from voting in an election;
• Be a registered owner of real property in the City for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration;
• Be registered as a non-resident property elector only in relation to one parcel of real property in the City; and
• If applicable, have written consent from majority of registered owners.

Non-resident property electors must NOT hold the real property in trust for a corporation or another trust.

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) residents living on Ustlawn – Mission 1 Reserve are eligible to vote in the City’s general local election. For more information, review the Provincial Voter’s Guide for Electors Living on Reserve.

Visit the Elections BC website for the following:

• Register to vote (or confirm your existing registration) if you are 18 years or older
• Update voter information (such as a change of address or name)
• Pre-register for the future list of voters (if you are 16 or 17 years old).

The deadline for advanced registration is August 18, 2026.

If you are not on the voter’s list, you can register at a voting place during Advance Voting, on General Voting Day, or when requesting a mail ballot package.

To register, you must show two pieces of identification that prove your identity and residential address. One piece must include your signature (e.g., driver’s licence, BC Services Card). If neither document shows your residential address, you may make a solemn declaration.

Non resident property electors must show two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity and eligibility in relation to the property (e.g., property tax notice, certificate of title). If applicable, written consent from the majority of property owners must be provided. Only one owner may register as a non resident property elector.

Additional information on how to register as non-resident property owner is forthcoming. 

When registering to vote, you will need to provide two pieces of acceptable identification. 

These two pieces of identification will prove who you are and where you live (i.e. name and residential address). One piece of identification must also include your signature.

Suggested Types of Identification

• BC CareCard
• BC Identification Card 
• BC Services Card
• BC Driver's License
• Birth Certificate
• City of North Vancouver Public Library Card
• Canadian Passport or Citizenship card
• Certificate of Indian Status
• Credit or Debit Card
• Income Tax Assessment
• Metis Certificate Status
• Monthly Report/Request for Continued Income Assistance
• Nexus Border Card
• Owner's Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle License issued by ICBC
• Property tax notice issued by the City of North Vancouver
• Social Insurance Card
• Statutory Declaration/Sworn Affidavit (from a notary public, lawyer, or commissioner for taking affidavits)
• Student Identification Card
• Utility bill (electricity, natural gas. water, telephone, or cable service)

Eligible voters for the City of North Vancouver can cast their ballot at any of the following advance voting opportunities.

WHERE: City Hall, 141 West 14th St, North Vancouver 

WHEN:

• Oct. 7, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
• Oct. 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
• Oct. 13, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
• Oct. 14, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
• Oct. 15, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Curbside Voting – Advance Voting Periods

Accessible curbside voting is available to support voters who are unable to access the voting place. Additional information is forthcoming.  

Eligible voters for the City of North Vancouver can cast their ballot at any of the following locations. 

WHEN: Saturday, October 17th, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

WHERE: 

• Larson Elementary School (Gym), 2605 Larson Rd
• Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre (Gym), 130 East 23rd St
• Carson Graham Secondary School (Small Gym), 2145 Jones Ave
• Westview Elementary School (Gym), 641 West 17th St
• John Braithwaite Community Centre (Shoreline Room), 145 West 1st St
• Pipe Shop, 115 Victory Ship Way
• Queen Mary Elementary School (Gym), 230 W Keith Rd
• Ridgeway Elementary School (Gym), 420 East 8th St
• Sutherland Elementary School (Gym), 1860 Sutherland Ave

Curbside Voting – General Voting 

Accessible curbside voting is available to support voters who are unable to access the voting place. Additional information is forthcoming.  

All eligible electors are able to apply to vote by mail ballot. Additional information is forthcoming.

Special voting opportunities will be available and provided to patients of the following healthcare facilities: 

• Lions Gate Hospital & HOpe Centre – October 10, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Evergreen House & Northshore Hospice – October 13, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

• January 1: Election period begins
• March 10: Candidate residency deadline
• April 16: Voter residency deadline
• August 4: Start of period for notice of nominations
• September 1: Start of nomination period
• September 11: End of nomination period; candidate(s) declared
• September 19: Start of campaign period
• September 21: Declaration of election by voting or acclamation
• October 7: Start of Advance Voting
• October 15: End of Advance Voting
• October 17: General Voting Day
• October 17: Announcement of Preliminary Election Results
• October 21: Last Day for Declaration of Official Election Results by Voting