Municipal elections will be held this Saturday, October 17
This Saturday, October 17, municipal elections will be held across BC. These elections will shape the municipal governments making decisions about services affecting our daily lives, including roads, transit, parks, recreation, emergency services, housing, land use, and local planning.
It is vital that Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People choose the municipal governments they believe will serve them best.
Voting gives us a voice in municipal decision-making and helps ensure Sḵwx̱wú7mesh perspectives are considered in shaping the future of our Communities.
All Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People whether living on or off reserve can vote, provided they are 18 years of age or older on the day of municipal elections, are Canadian citizens, have resided in BC for at least six months immediately before registering to vote, are a resident of the municipality or electoral area in which they vote, and are not disqualified under the Local Government Act, or any other enactment from voting in local elections.
You need to bring two pieces of identification in order to vote in these municipal elections. One must include your signature and one must include your address. You can make a solemn declaration about where you live if none of your identification documents contain an address. Valid identification includes a driver’s licence, BC ID, MSP card, SIN card, credit card, Certificate of Indian Status; Citizenship and/or membership card issued by an Indigenous governing body.
Examples of identification that establish your place of residence include a driver’s licence, BC ID, telephone bill, hydro bill, or a personalized cheque.
If you want more information, click here for the Voter’s Guide for Electors Living on Reserve 2026.
Please look at the list of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh reserves/Territories below to find out how and when to vote in the 2026 Municipal Elections. Be aware you can vote at any voting location within your municipality. It does not have to be the closest voting location to your residence.
XWMÉLCH’STEN (CAPILANO)
Municipality: District of West Vancouver
Closest voting location:
- Hollyburn Elementary School, 1329 Duchess Avenue
Who am I voting for?
- A Mayor, six Councillors, and five School Trustees
More information on the District of West Vancouver election, here.
ESLHÁ7AN (MISSION)
Municipality: City of North Vancouver
Closest voting locations:
- Queen Mary Elementary School (Gym), 230 W Keith Rd
- John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West 1st St
Who am I voting for?
- A Mayor, six Councillors, and three School Trustees
More information on City of North Vancouver election, here.
CH’ICH’ÉLX̱WÍ7ḴW (SEYMOUR)
Municipality: District of North Vancouver
Closest voting locations:
- Lynn Creek Community Rec Centre, 1491 Hunter St.
Who am I voting for?
- A Mayor, six Councillors, and four School Trustees
More information on the District of North Vancouver election, here.
SQUAMISH VALLEY
Municipality/Regional District: District of Squamish and Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD)
Voting locations:
- Totem Hall (October 10 advance voting only)
- Brennan Park Recreation Centre, 1009 Centennial Way, Squamish
Who am I voting for?
- Depending on where you live, you will vote for either:
- District of Squamish Mayor, six Councillors, two School Trustees
- Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Area D Director
More information on the District of Squamish and SLRD Elections:
SEN̓ÁḴW (KITSILANO)
Municipality: City of Vancouver
Closest voting location:
- Henry Hudson Elementary School, 1530 Maple St.
What am I voting on?
- A Mayor, ten Councillors, seven Park Board Commissioners, and nine School Trustees
- Three “yes” or “no” questions on whether the City should borrow $790 million to help pay for projects in the Capital Plan. If a majority of voters vote yes, then City Council can borrow the funds for these projects.
- Two plebiscite questions on whether to strengthen laws to restrict the public use of certain illegal drugs. The second question seeks the opinion of voters on whether the City should ask the Province to expand secure treatment and care facilities for people with severe substance use and mental health disorders. The results of the plebiscite are for Council’s information and are non-binding.
More information on the City of Vancouver election, here.