2019 temporary shelters
Find details on shelters in the list below. We are committed to ensuring that temporary shelters are managed safely and responsibly.
1401 Hornby St
Opens: November 1
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days per week
Beds: 40 (men and women)
Operator: RainCity Housing and Support Society 
Call to confirm availability: 604-620-9253
Email: hornbywrs@raincityhousing.org
Accessibility, pets, carts: Not accessible. Pets okay. Shopping carts okay.
1060 Howe St
Opens: November 1
Hours: 4pm to 10am, 7 days per week
Beds: 30 (men and women)
Operator: Community Builders Group
Call to confirm availability: 604-428-3686
Accessibility, pets, carts: Not fully accessible. Mat program. No supports. Walkers, canes okay. Pets okay. Shopping carts okay.
609 Helmcken St
Opens: November 1
Hours: 8:30pm to 7:30am, 7 days per week
Beds: 30 (men and women)
Operator: The Gathering Place Community Centre
Call to confirm availability: Between 10am to 8pm call 604-665-2391 or between 8pm to 7:30am call 604-257-3846
Accessibility, pets, carts: Not fully accessible. Mat program. No supports. Walkers, canes okay. No pets. No cart storage.
828 Cambie St
Opens: November 15
Hours: 4pm to 8am, 7 days per week
Beds: 20 (men only)
Operator: Catholic Charities Men’s Hostel
Call to confirm availability: 604-443-3292
Accessibility, pets, carts: Not accessible. No pets.
138 East Cordova St (Sutherland Shelter)
Opens: November 1
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days per week
Beds: 30 (men only)
Operator: Salvation Army
Call to confirm availability: 604-646-6846
Accessibility, pets, carts: Not accessible. No pets. No cart storage.
119 East Cordova Ave (Chapel Shelter)
Opens: November 1
Hours: 10pm to 7am, 7 days per week
Beds: 40 (men and women)
Operator: Salvation Army
Call to confirm availability: 604-646-6846
Accessibility, pets, carts: Not accessible. No pets. No cart storage.
134 East Cordova Ave (Anchor of Hope)
Opens: November 1
Hours: 8pm to 8am, 7 days per week
Beds: 40 (men and women)
Operator: Salvation Army
Call to confirm availability: 604-646-6846
Accessibility, pets, carts: Wheelchair accessible. No pets. No cart storage.
131 Dunlevy Ave
Opens: November 12
Hours: 6pm to 9am, 7 days per week
Beds: 16 (women only)
Operator: Atira Women’s Resource Society
Call to confirm availability: 604-602-9463
Accessibility, pets, carts: Not fully accessible. Walkers, canes okay. Pets okay. Shopping carts okay.
1648 E 1st Ave
Opens: November 8
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days per week
Beds: 40 (men and women)
Operator: RainCity Housing and Support Society
Call to confirm availability: 604-620-9513
Email: commercialwrs@raincityhousing.org
Accessibility, pets, carts: Not accessible. Pets okay. Shopping carts okay.
1138 Burrard St
Opens: November 23
Hours: 9pm to 9am, 7 days per week
Beds: 12 (male and female youth)
Operator: Directions Youth Services
Call to confirm availability: 604-633-1472
Accessibility, pets, carts: Not fully accessible. Mat program. No supports. Pets okay (with restrictions). No cart storage.
Lottery for available beds at 8:30pm each night