British Columbia has 6,588 winter shelter spaces in 63 communities this season, 102 more than last winter, the provincial government reported in its November 10 release. This page lists the shelters community by community, from Vancouver and Surrey to Williams Lake, with each one’s address, phone number and who it serves. Shelters in the Downtown Eastside link to their entries in the Downtown Eastside Help Guide.
Temporary winter shelters (793 spaces) run from October 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. Permanent shelters stay open all year. Extreme weather response (EWR) shelters open only on nights when a local alert is called, and the EWR season runs from October 15 to April 15. A listing is not a guarantee of an available bed, so call first.
Updated November 13, 2026. Space counts are as of November 1. Addresses, beds and phone numbers come from the BC Housing shelter map as captured on November 13.
Winter shelter numbers for B.C., 2026–27
- 6,588shelter spaces across B.C.
- 63communities with shelter spaces
- +102more spaces than winter 2025–26 (+1.6%)
- Oct 1–Mar 31temporary winter shelters
- Oct 15–Apr 15extreme weather response season
- 1,866spaces in Vancouver (+80, +4.5%)
Of those 6,588 spaces, 4,270 are permanent, 793 are temporary winter shelters, 700 are extreme weather response, 534 are HEARTH spaces and 291 are temporary year-round.
What the shelter types mean
- Permanent shelters (4,270 spaces) stay open all year. Many are open around the clock and provide meals and support services.
- Temporary winter shelters (793 spaces) run from October 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
- Temporary year-round shelters (291 spaces) are temporary shelters that are not limited to winter. The province counts them separately from the winter-only spaces.
- Extreme weather response (EWR) shelters (700 spaces) open overnight when a local extreme weather alert is called. The EWR season runs from October 15 to April 15.
- HEARTH spaces (534 spaces) are Homeless Encampment Action Response Temporary Housing, created with municipalities to offer shelter and temporary housing to people in encampments.
How 2026–27 compares with the last two winters
| Category | 2024–25 | 2025–26 | 2026–27 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent | 4,086 | 4,158 | 4,270 |
| Temporary (winter and year-round) | 1,182 | 1,154 | 1,084 (793 winter + 291 year-round) |
| Extreme weather response | 668 | 771 | 700 |
| HEARTH | 162 | 403 | 534 |
| Total spaces | 6,098 | 6,486 | 6,588 |
| Communities | 59 | 58 | 63 |
The 2026 release counts temporary shelters in two groups, winter-only and year-round, which earlier releases did not. The table adds them together so the three winters can be compared. Since last winter, permanent spaces rose by 112 and HEARTH spaces by 131, while temporary spaces fell by 70 and extreme weather response spaces by 71.
Winter shelters by community
Phone numbers in the tables are as BC Housing lists them. The bed counts differ from the province’s space counts, and how the numbers fit together explains the gap.
Winter shelters in Vancouver and the Downtown Eastside
The province counts 1,866 spaces in Vancouver this winter, 80 more than the 1,786 it counted last winter. Of this winter’s 1,866, 1,411 are permanent, 147 temporary winter, 124 temporary, 40 HEARTH and 144 extreme weather response. Last winter’s 1,786 were 1,298 permanent, 334 temporary and 154 extreme weather response, so permanent spaces rose by 113 and extreme weather response spaces fell by 10.
Many of the shelters below are in or beside the Downtown Eastside. Where the Help Guide has a matching entry, the “Help Guide listing” link opens it on the shelters page, with hours and access notes where they have been confirmed. For food, showers and health care nearby, see the Guide’s food, showers and laundry and health and dental care pages.
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHS Community Services Society 27 W Hastings, Vancouver V6B 1G4 Help Guide listing | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 80 | 604-681-2806 |
| PHS Community Services Society 103 Hastings Street E, Vancouver V6A 1N5 Help Guide listing | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 14 | 604-558-2070 |
| The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada, Vancouver 108 East Hastings Street, Vancouver V6A 1N4 Help Guide listing | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 36 | 604-669-4349 |
| The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada, Vancouver 108 East Hastings Street, Vancouver V6A 1N4 Help Guide listing | Year-round shelter Men 19+ only | 66 | 604-646-6846 |
| The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada, Vancouver 108 East Hastings Street, Vancouver V6A 1N4 Help Guide listing | Year-round shelter Men 19+ only | 34 | 604-646-6806 |
| The Aboriginal Front Door Society 201 Central Street, Vancouver V6A 4A9 | Year-round shelter All clients | 55 | (604) 682-5556 |
| The Downtown Eastside Women's Centre Association 265 Hastings Street E, Vancouver V6A 1P2 Help Guide listing | Year-round shelter Women only | 31 | 604-564-9331 |
| The Bloom Group Community Services Society 329 Powell Street, Vancouver V6A 1G5 Help Guide listing | Year-round shelter Women 19+ only | 52 | 604-606-0403 |
| The Bloom Group Community Services Society 333 E.16th Avenue, Vancouver V6A 2T7 Help Guide listing | Year-round shelter Women and children | 32 | 604-606-0412 |
| Wish Drop-In Centre Society 340 Alexander Street, Vancouver V6A 1C3 Help Guide listing | Year-round shelter Women only | 23 | Not listed |
| Atira Women's Resource Society 342 Alexander Street, Vancouver V6A 1C3 Help Guide listing | Year-round shelter Women only | 21 | 778-899-0217 |
| Lookout Housing and Health Society 346 Alexander Street, Vancouver V6A 1C3 Help Guide listing | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 46 | 604-681-9126 |
| PHS Community Services Society 356 East Hastings, Vancouver V6A 1P4 Help Guide listing | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 60 | 604-669-3306 ext.0 |
| The Downtown Eastside Women's Centre Association 398 Powell Street, Vancouver V6A 1G4 Help Guide listing | Year-round shelter Women only | 11 | Not listed |
| The Downtown Eastside Women's Centre Association 412 East Cordova Street, Vancouver V6A 1L8 Help Guide listing | Year-round shelter Women 19+ only | 57 | 604-715-8480 |
| First United Church Community Ministry Society 467 Alexander Street, Vancouver V6A 1C6 Help Guide listing | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 51 | 604-681-8365 |
| The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada, Vancouver 555 Homer Street, Vancouver V6B 1K8 Help Guide listing | Year-round shelter All clients | 75 | 604-681-3405 |
| City of Vancouver 609 Helmcken Street, Vancouver V6B 5R1 Help Guide listing BC Housing lists 34 year-round spaces. The City of Vancouver says the overnight shelter runs during extreme weather alerts, so confirm before you go. | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 34 | (604) 665-2391 |
| Raincity Housing and Support Society 707 Powell Street, Vancouver V6A 1H5 Help Guide listing | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 28 | 604-254-3700 |
| Lu'ma Native BCH Housing Society 875 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver V6A 2M9 Help Guide listing | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 20 | (236) 484-0544 |
| Lu'ma Native BCH Housing Society 875 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver V6A 2M9 Help Guide listing | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 60 | 778-899-6743 |
| Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society 1015 E Hastings Street, Vancouver V6A 4J3 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 79 | (604) 200-2253 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Vancouver 1056 Comox St, Vancouver V6Z 1Y6 Help Guide listing | Year-round shelter Men 19+ only | 108 | 604-443-3292 |
| Community Builders Benevolence Group 1060 Howe Street, Vancouver V6Z 1P5 Help Guide listing | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 38 | 604-428-3686 |
| Covenant House Vancouver 1280 Seymour Street, Vancouver V6B 3P9 Help Guide listing | Year-round shelter Youth 16-24 | 60 | 604-685-7474 |
| Community Builders Benevolence Group 1401 Hornby Street, Vancouver V6Z 1W8 Help Guide listing | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 52 | 604-620-9253 |
| The Vi Fineday Family Shelter Society 1906 15th Avenue West, Vancouver V6J 2L3 Help Guide listing | Year-round shelter All clients | 18 | 604-736-2423 |
| Lookout Housing and Health Society 2088 Yukon Street, Vancouver V6Y 4B1 Help Guide listing | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 71 | 604-264-1680 |
| The Aboriginal Front Door Society 205 East Hastings, Vancouver V6A 2T1 Help Guide listing The BC Government release places the Aboriginal Front Door winter shelter (34 spaces) at 390 Main Street. | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 34 | (604) 428-1908 |
| Lookout Housing and Health Society 261 Hastings Street E, Vancouver V6A 1P2 Help Guide listing | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 15 | 604 688 9129 |
| Atira Development Society 320 Alexander Street, Vancouver V6A 1C3 Help Guide listing | Temporary shelter Gender diverse, transgender, women | 20 | (604) 809-9191 |
| Union Gospel Mission 601 East Hastings Street, Vancouver V6A 1J7 Help Guide listing | Temporary shelter Men 19+ only | 20 | 604-253-3323 |
| Lu'ma Native BCH Housing Society 875 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver V6A 2M9 Help Guide listing | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 20 | 778-899-6743 |
| Family Services of Greater Vancouver 1138 Burrard Street, Vancouver V6Z 1Y7 Help Guide listing | Temporary shelter Youth – aged 19-24 | 12 | 604-633-1472 |
| Covenant House Vancouver 1302 Seymour Street, Vancouver V6B 3P3 Help Guide listing | Temporary shelter Youth, 19-24 | 12 | (604) 685-7474 |
| Lookout Housing and Health Society 1660 East Hastings Street, Vancouver V5L 1S6 Help Guide listing | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 70 | (604) 428-2206 |
| Atira Women's Resource Society 120 Jackson Avenue, Vancouver V6A 3B2 | Extreme weather response Opens when an alert is called Young women < 25 years old | 4 | (604) 215-0369 |
| Atira Women's Resource Society and Overdose Prevention Society 141 East Hastings St, Vancouver V6A 1N5 Help Guide listing | Extreme weather response Opens when an alert is called All clients 19+ | 20 | (778) 952-2015 |
| Atira Women's Resource Society 450 East Hastings Street, Vancouver V6A 1P7 | Extreme weather response Opens when an alert is called All clients 19+ | 20 | Not listed |
| Lookout Housing and Health Society 526 Powell Street, Vancouver V6A 1G9 Help Guide listing | Extreme weather response Opens when an alert is called All clients 19+ | 15 | (604) 255-7026 |
| Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada Vancouver (Belkin House) 555 Homer Street, Vancouver V6B 1K8 Help Guide listing | Extreme weather response Opens when an alert is called All clients 19+ | 25 | (604) 681-3405 |
| Family Services of Greater Vancouver 1138 Burrard Street, Vancouver V6Z 1Y7 Help Guide listing | Extreme weather response Opens when an alert is called Youth only | 10 | (604) 633-1472 |
| Lookout Housing and Health Society 2425 Oxford Street, Vancouver V5K 1M7 | Extreme weather response Opens when an alert is called All clients 19+ | 20 | (604) 254-5401 |
| Lookout Housing and Health Society 8585 Hudson Street, Vancouver V6P 4M3 | Extreme weather response Opens when an alert is called All clients 19+ | 30 | (604) 628-5663 |
| WISH Drop In Centre Society 330 Alexander Street, Vancouver V6A 1C3 | Drop-in centre | — | 604-669-9474 |
| City of Vancouver 404 Alexander Street, Vancouver V6A 1C5 Help Guide listing The BC Government release lists 42 temporary spaces at this address. The map lists it as a drop-in centre with no beds. | Drop-in centre | — | 604-665-3075 |
| City of Vancouver 609 Helmcken Street, Vancouver V6B 5R1 | Drop-in centre | — | 604-257-3858 |
Winter shelters in other large B.C. cities
Winter shelters in Surrey
The province counts 527 spaces in Surrey.
Show the Surrey shelter list (13 listings, 463 beds)
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Options Community Services Society 6595 King George Blvd, Surrey V3W 4Z4 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 45 | 604-599-8900 |
| The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver 9683 137 Street, Surrey V3T 4G8 | Year-round shelter Women and children | 60 | 604-589-5337 |
| Raincity Housing and Support Society 9810 Foxglove Drive, Surrey V3T 4W3 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 27 | 604-589-0496 |
| Sums Place Society 10607 King George Blvd., Surrey V3T 2X6 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 42 | 778-368-2458 |
| Lookout Housing and Health Society 10667 135A St, Surrey V3T 4E3 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 40 | 604-589-7777 |
| Lookout Housing and Health Society 10667 135A Street, Surrey V3T 4E3 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 40 | 604-582-0408 |
| Sums Place Society 10731 City Parkway, Surrey V3T 4C8 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 45 | 604-585-0259 |
| Sums Place Society 10776 King George Blvd, Surrey V3T 2X7 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 40 | 604-581-5172 |
| Lookout Housing and Health Society 14716 104 Avenue, Surrey V3R 1M3 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 46 | 778-293-0889 |
| Options Community Services Society 17910 Colebrook Road, Surrey V3S 0L5 | Year-round shelter All clients | 16 | 604-574-4341 |
| Sums Place Society 10731 City Parkway, Surrey V3T 4C8 | Extreme weather response Opens when an alert is called All clients 19+ | 11 | (604) 585-0259 |
| Atira Women's Resource Society 13327 100A Avenue, Surrey V3T 5R4 | Extreme weather response Opens when an alert is called Women only | 6 | (236) 592-3272 |
| Options Community Services Society 14601 20 Ave, Surrey V4A 9P5 | Extreme weather response Opens when an alert is called All clients 19+ | 45 | (778) 240-6907 |
Winter shelters in Victoria
The province counts 473 spaces in Victoria.
Show the Victoria shelter list (14 listings, 475 beds)
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada, Victoria 525 Johnson Street, Victoria V8W 1M2 | Year-round shelter Men 19+ only | 53 | 250-384-3396 |
| The Victoria Cool Aid Society 535 Ellice Street, Victoria V8T 2G8 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 84 | 250-383-1951 |
| The Victoria Cool Aid Society 535 Ellice Street, Victoria V8T 2G8 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 30 | 250-383-1951 |
| The Victoria Cool Aid Society 809 Burdett Avenue, Victoria V8W 1B3 | Year-round shelter Women 19+ only | 25 | 250-480-1408 |
| Our Place Society 919 Pandora Avenue, Victoria V8V 3P4 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 54 | 250-388-7112 x222 |
| Our Place Society 1240 Yates St, Victoria V8V 3N3 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 2 | 778-265-0809 |
| Our Place Society 1240 Yates Street, Victoria V8V 3N3 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 74 | 778-265-0809 |
| Beacon Community Association 1450 Elford Street, Victoria V8S 3S8 | Year-round shelter Youth (15-25) | 15 | 250-415-3856 |
| SOLID Outreach Society 1611 Quadra Street, Victoria V8W 2L5 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 30 | 250-891-9299 |
| The Victoria Cool Aid Society 2317 Dowler Place, Victoria V8T 4H5 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 15 | 250-381-2159 |
| PHS Community Services Society 2915 Douglas Street, Victoria V8T 4M8 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 29 | 250-360-0093 |
| Connective Support Society Address not published (Victoria) | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 34 | (778) 405-4823 |
| Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada, Victoria 525 Johnson Street, Victoria V8W 1M2 | Extreme weather response Opens when an alert is called All clients 19+ | 30 | (250) 384-3396 |
| Our Place Society 919 Pandora Avenue, Victoria V8V 3P4 | Drop-in centre All clients | — | 250-388-7112 |
Winter shelters in Kelowna
The province counts 323 spaces in Kelowna.
Show the Kelowna shelter list (8 listings, 323 beds)
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelowna Gospel Mission Society 251 Leon Avenue, Kelowna V1Y 6J1 | Year-round shelter Men 19+ only | 60 | 250-763-3737 |
| New Opportunities for Women (NOW) Canada Society 1069 Gordon Drive, Kelowna V1Y 3E3 | Year-round shelter Women and children | 20 | 778-484-9927 |
| Turning Points Collaborative Society 1083 Richter Street, Kelowna V1Y 2K6 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 48 | 778-212-1401 |
| New Opportunities for Women (NOW) Canada Society 2609 Richter Street, Kelowna V1Y 2R3 | Year-round shelter Women and children | 20 | 250-763-2262 |
| John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay 425 Leon Ave, Kelowna V1Y 6J4 | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 80 | 250-317-6678 |
| Kelowna Gospel Mission Society 858 Ellis Street, Kelowna V1W 0A1 | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 60 | (236) 420-0899 |
| Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs 1633 Richter Street, Kelowna V1Y 9T7 | Temporary shelter Young adults (19–24 years old) | 5 | (250) 718-7620 |
| Turning Points Collaborative Society Address not published (Kelowna) | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 30 | 778-583-3093 and 250-258-2328 |
Winter shelters in Kamloops
The province counts 326 spaces in Kamloops.
Show the Kamloops shelter list (9 listings, 291 beds)
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ask Wellness Society 142 Tranquille Road, Kamloops V2B 3G1 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 44 | 250 312- 3881 |
| Mustard Seed Society 181 Victoria Street W, Kamloops V2C 1A5 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 30 | 250-434-9898 x120 |
| Mustard Seed Society 181 Victoria Street W, Kamloops V2C 1A5 | Year-round shelter Women only | 12 | 250-434-9898, ext 120 |
| Canadian Mental Health Association, Kamloops Branch 271 Victoria Street West, Kamloops V2C 1A5 | Year-round shelter All clients | 40 | Women's side – 250-828-1121, Men's side – 250-372-3031 |
| Canadian Mental Health Association, Kamloops Branch 600 Kingston Avenue, Kamloops V2C 5K2 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 41 | 250-312-2954 |
| Canadian Mental Health Association, Kamloops Branch 715/725 Notre Dame Drive, Kamloops V2C 5N8 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 49 | 236-425-0341 |
| Mustard Seed Society 1055 Glenfair Drive, Kamloops V2C 6J1 | Year-round shelter Seniors 55+ | 40 | (778) 765 4578 |
| Kamloops OOTC Shelter Society 245 St Paul St, Kamloops V2C 2J2 | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 25 | 250-682-4945 |
| Kamloops OOTC Shelter Society 245 St Paul Street, Kamloops V2C 2J2 | Temporary shelter Seniors 55+ | 10 | 250-819-3187 |
Winter shelters in Prince George
The province counts 151 spaces in Prince George.
Show the Prince George shelter list (6 listings, 141 beds)
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince George Native Friendship Centre Society 140 Quebec St, Prince George V2L 1W2 | Year-round shelter Men 19+ only | 36 | 250-563-1982 |
| Association Advocating for Women and Community 144 George St, Prince George V2L 1P9 | Year-round shelter Women and children | 30 | 250-562-6262 |
| Prince George Native Friendship Centre Society 1151 2nd Avenue, Prince George V2L 3B1 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 30 | 250-563-0895 |
| Active Support Against Poverty Housing Society 1188 6th Ave, Prince George V2L 3M6 | Year-round shelter All clients | 45 | 250-563-6112 |
| Prince George Native Friendship Centre Society 140 Quebec Street, Prince George V2L 1W2 | Drop-in centre | — | 250-563-1982 |
| Active Support Against Poverty (ASAP) 1188 6th Ave, Prince George V2L 3M6 | Drop-in centre All clients | — | 250-564-3568 |
Every other B.C. community, A to Z
Another 50 communities have shelters listed, in the sections below.
Winter shelters in 100 Mile House
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMHA – South Cariboo Branch 555B South Cedar Avenue, 100 Mile House V0K 2E0 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 10 | 250-395-4883 |
Winter shelters in Abbotsford
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparrow Community Care Society 1661 McCallum Road, Abbotsford V2S 3M4 | Year-round shelter Seniors 55+ | 30 | (604) 991-6937 |
| Lookout Housing and Health Society 1821 Sumas Way, Abbotsford V2S 4L5 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 58 | 604-334-4911 |
| Sara for Women Society 2317 McKenzie Road, Abbotsford V2S 4A1 | Year-round shelter Women only | 6 | 604 746 0918 |
| Cyrus Centre Ministries 2616 Ware Street, Abbotsford V2S 3E1 | Year-round shelter Youth 19-25 | 12 | 604-859-5773 |
| The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada, Abbotsford 34081 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford V2S 2E8 | Year-round shelter All clients | 36 | 604-852-9305 |
| Archway Community Services Society Address not published (Abbotsford) | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 30 | (236) 380 3357 |
| Lookout Housing and Health Society Call for the address (Abbotsford) | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 20 | 604-744-1221 |
| Lookout Housing and Health Society Address not published (Abbotsford) | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 22 | 604-776-6305 |
| Sparrow Community Care Society 2884 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford V2S 3Y2 | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 20 | (604) 991-6937 |
| Sparrow Community Care Society 33933 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford V2S 2E8 | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 15 | (604) 991-6937 |
| Cedar Outreach Society of British Columbia 34561 Delair Road, Abbotsford | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 10 | (604) 768-7864 |
Winter shelters in Burnaby
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Progressive Housing Society 2294 Douglas Road, Burnaby V5C 5A7 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 40 | 604-318-9876 |
| The Progressive Housing Society 7320 Buller Avenue, Burnaby V5J 4S5 | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 40 | (604) 802 9695 |
| Lookout Housing and Health Society 7375 Kingsway, Burnaby V3N 3B5 | Extreme weather response Opens when an alert is called All clients 19+ | 25 | (236) 514-5506 |
| Lookout Housing and Health Society 7540 6th Street, Burnaby V3N 1R2 | Extreme weather response Opens when an alert is called All clients 19+ | 27 | (236) 514-5506 |
| Lookout Housing and Health Society 7717 – 19th Avenue, Burnaby V3N 1E8 | Extreme weather response Opens when an alert is called All clients 19+ | 20 | (236) 514-5506 |
Winter shelters in Campbell River
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada, Campbell River 690 Evergreen Road, Campbell River V9W 3R8 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 22 | 250-287-3791 |
| Vancouver Island Mental Health Society 1221 Cedar Street, Campbell River V9W 2W4 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 20 | 250-914-0311 |
Winter shelters in Castlegar
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlegar Community Services Society 1660 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar V1N 1H9 | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 10 | 778 460 1421 |
Winter shelters in Chetwynd
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tansi Friendship Centre Society 5301 South Access Road, Chetwynd V0C 1J0 | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 12 | 250-788-9892 |
Winter shelters in Chilliwack
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth & Naomi's Mission 45466 Yale Road, Chilliwack V2R 3Z8 | Year-round shelter Seniors 55+ | 42 | 604-795-2322 ext : 600 |
| The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada, Chilliwack 45746 Yale Road, Chilliwack V2P 2N4 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 20 | 604-792-4486 |
| The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada, Chilliwack 45748 Yale Road, Chilliwack V2P 2N4 | Year-round shelter All clients | 48 | 604-792-4486 |
| Cyrus Centre Ministries 45845 Wellington Ave, Chilliwack V2P 2E1 | Year-round shelter Youth (19-25) | 12 | 604-795-5773 |
| Phoenix Drug & Alcohol Recovery and Education Society 45855 Rowat Avenue, Chilliwack V2P 1J2 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 42 | 236-992-2106 |
| Ruth and Naomi's Mission 46130 Margaret Avenue, Chilliwack V2P 2G5 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 26 | 604-795-2322 ext 204 |
| Ruth and Naomi's Mission 46130 Margaret Avenue, Chilliwack V2P 2G5 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 44 | 604-795-2322 ext 401 |
| Ruth and Naomi's Mission 46130 Margaret Avenue, Chilliwack V2P 2G5 | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 26 | 604-795-2322 ext 401 |
Winter shelters in Coquitlam
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raincity Housing and Support Society 3030 Gordon Avenue, Coquitlam V3C 0E7 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 42 | 604-474-0435 |
| The Progressive Housing Society 2601 Lougheed Highway, Coquitlam V3C 4J2 | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 20 | (604) 209-1587 |
Winter shelters in Courtenay
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada, Courtenay 632 Pidcock Avenue, Courtenay V9N 3E3 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 30 | 250-338-5133 |
| Comox Valley Transition Society 685 Cliff Avenue, Courtenay V9N 2J6 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 33 | 250-218-3975 |
| Lookout Housing and Health Society 971 Cumberland Road, Courtenay V9N 2E5 | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 18 | Not listed |
Winter shelters in Cranbrook
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Connections Society of Southeast BC 209b 16th Avenue, Cranbrook V1C 5S8 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 40 | 778-687-1979 |
Winter shelters in Dawson Creek
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nawican Friendship Centre 1401 102 Avenue, Dawson Creek V1G 2E2 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 17 | 778-843-1722 |
Winter shelters in Delta
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Options Community Services Society 4960 48th Avenue, Delta V6K 4X6 | Extreme weather response Opens when an alert is called All clients 19+ | 9 | (604) 599-8900 |
| W.I.N.G.S. Fellowship Ministries (Women in Need Gaining Strength) 7655 – 120 Street, Delta V4C 6P6 | Extreme weather response Opens when an alert is called Women only | 10 | (604) 957-1556 |
| Lookout Housing and Health Society 11300 84 Avenue, Delta V4C 2L8 | Extreme weather response Opens when an alert is called All clients 19+ | 10 | (236) 888-4079 |
Winter shelters in Duncan
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowichan Women Against Violence Society 1081 Canada Avenue, Duncan V9L 1V2 | Year-round shelter Women only | 22 | 250-466-9492 |
Winter shelters in Fort Nelson
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Nelson Aboriginal Friendship Society 4903 48th Avenue, General Delivery, Fort Nelson V0C 1R0 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 6 | Society: 250-774-2993 Shelter: 250-774-3816 |
Winter shelters in Fort St. John
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada, Fort St. John 9824 99 Avenue, Fort St. John V1J 5A5 | Year-round shelter All clients | 30 | 250-785-0372 |
Winter shelters in Gibsons
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada, Sunshine Coast 682 Gibsons Way, Gibsons V0N 1V9 | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 10 | 604-886-3665 |
Winter shelters in Grand Forks
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boundary Family Services Society 2320 78th Avenue, Grand Forks V0H 1H2 | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 15 | 250-442-2267 |
Winter shelters in Hope
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Strong Prevention and Intervention Society 650 Old Hope Princeton Way, Hope V0X 1L2 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 20 | 604-869-1880 (M-F), 604-749-7080 (Weekends) |
Winter shelters in Kitimat
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tamitik Status of Women Association 480 City Centre, Kitimat V8C 1T6 | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 4 | 250-279-9974 |
Winter shelters in Ladysmith
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladysmith Resource Centre Association 631 1st Avenue, Ladysmith V9G 1B9 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 10 | 250-924-7224 |
Winter shelters in Langley
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada, Langley South 5787 Langley Bypass, Langley V3A 0A9 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 60 | 604-514-7375 |
| Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada Langley South 5787 Langley Bypass, Langley V3A 0A9 | Extreme weather response Opens when an alert is called All clients 19+ | 20 | (604) 514-7375 |
Winter shelters in Lillooet
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillooet Friendship Centre Society Lillooet, Lillooet V0K 1V0 | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 15 | (250) 256 8852 |
Winter shelters in Maple Ridge
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada, Maple Ridge 22188 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge V2X 2S8 | Year-round shelter All clients | 55 | 604-463-8296 |
| The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada, Maple Ridge 22155 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge V3X 5V3 | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 30 | 604-463-8296 |
Winter shelters in Merritt
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society 2702 Nicola Avenue, Merritt V1K 1M8 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 40 | 250-378-9244 |
Winter shelters in Mission
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Community Services Society Address not published (Mission) | Year-round shelter All clients | 15 | (604) 826-2934 |
Winter shelters in Nanaimo
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada, Nanaimo 19 Nicol Street, Nanaimo V9R 4S6 | Year-round shelter Men 19+ only | 24 | 250-714-1142 |
| Nanaimo Family Life Association 595 Townsite Rd, Nanaimo V9S 1K9 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 25 | 250-754-3720 |
| Island Crisis Care Society 702 Nicol Street, Nanaimo V9R 4V1 | Year-round shelter Women only | 14 | 250-753-1474 |
Winter shelters in Nelson
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson CARES Society 816 Vernon Street, Nelson V1L 4G4 | Year-round shelter All clients | 17 | 250-352-9876 |
Winter shelters in New Westminster
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada, New Westminster 32 Elliot Street, New Westminster V3L 2K1 | Year-round shelter Men 19+ only | 14 | 604-526-4783 |
| Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver 402 East Columbia Street, New Westminster V3L 3X1 | Year-round shelter Women and children | 12 | 604-524-0710 |
| Lookout Housing and Health Society 740 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster V3M 1E7 | Year-round shelter Men 19+ only | 15 | 604-529-9126 |
| Fraserside Community Services Society 1206 8th Avenue, New Westminster V3M 2R9 | Year-round shelter Women and children | 12 | 604-525-3929 |
| The Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth and Families 502 Columbia Street (access to Shelter is from Front Street), New Westminster V3L 1B1 | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 50 | 604-526-2522 |
| Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver 402 East Columbia Street, New Westminster V3L 3X1 | Drop-in centre Women and children | — | 604-523-6749 |
Winter shelters in North Cowichan
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Mental Health Association – Cowichan Valley Branch 1992 2579 Lewis Street, North Cowichan V9L 2Z2 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 15 | 250-715-1132 |
| Canadian Mental Health Association – Cowichan Valley Branch 1992 2579 Lewis Street, North Cowichan V9L 2Z2 | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 15 | 250-715-1132 |
Winter shelters in North Vancouver
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lookout Housing and Health Society 705 2nd Street West, North Vancouver V7M 1E6 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 45 | 604-982-9126 |
| Lookout Housing and Health Society 1044 St. Georges Avenue, North Vancouver V7L 3H6 | Extreme weather response Opens when an alert is called All clients 19+ | 20 | 604-319-2809 (night) |
Winter shelters in Penticton
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penticton and District Society for Community Living 1706 Main Street, Penticton V2A 5G8 | Year-round shelter All clients | 73 | 236-422-2449 |
| Penticton and Area Overdose Prevention Society 402 Warren Avenue East, Penticton V2A 3M2 | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 40 | 778-559-2603 |
Winter shelters in Port Alberni
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada on behalf of The Salvation Army Alberni Valley Ministries 3130 3rd Avenue, Port Alberni V9Y 4C8 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 25 | 250-723-4049 |
| Port Alberni Friendship Center 3939 8th Avenue, Port Alberni V9Y 4S2 | Year-round shelter All clients | 23 | (250) 723-8281 |
| Arrowsmith Ridge Communities Association 3978 8th Avenue, Port Alberni V9Y 4S2 | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 30 | 250-723-6511 |
Winter shelters in Port Hardy
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada, Mt. Waddington Community Ministries Unit A – 7305 Market Street, Port Hardy V0N 2P0 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 4 | 250-949-8125 |
Winter shelters in Powell River
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Community Services of Qathet Society 7104 Barnet Street, Powell River V8A 2A1 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 40 | (604) 485-2706 |
Winter shelters in Prince Rupert
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Coast Transition Society 1080 3rd Avenue West, Prince Rupert V8J 1N1 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 35 | 250-622-2472 |
Winter shelters in Quesnel
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quesnel Shelter & Support Society 146 Carson Avenue, Quesnel V2J 2A8 | Year-round shelter All clients | 25 | 250-991-0222 |
Winter shelters in Revelstoke
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Connections (Revelstoke) Society Address not published (Revelstoke) | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 12 | 250 837 2920 |
Winter shelters in Richmond
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada, Richmond 12040 Horseshoe Way, Richmond V7A 4V5 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 60 | (604) 276-2490 |
| The Progressive Housing Society 10100 S Arm Pl, Richmond V7A 2E1 | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 20 | (604) 318-9876 |
Winter shelters in Saanich
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Native Friendship Centre 231 Regina Ave, Saanich V8Z 1J6 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 25 | 250-380-8355 |
| Victoria Native Friendship Centre 231 Regina Avenue, Saanich V8Z 1J6 | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 25 | 250-886-1360 |
Winter shelters in Salmon Arm
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Mental Health Association – Shuswap/Revelstoke Branch 341 Fraser Avenue Northwest, Salmon Arm V1E 1W3 | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 25 | 250-517-8169 |
Winter shelters in Salt Spring Island
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Islands Community Services Society 268 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island V8K 2K6 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 30 | 250-537-9971 ext 249 |
Winter shelters in Sechelt
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raincity Housing and Support Society 5653 Wharf Ave, Sechelt V0N 3A0 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 35 | 604-740-8160 |
| Raincity Housing and Support Society 5653 Wharf Avenue, Sechelt V0N 3A0 | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 10 | (604) 740 8160 |
Winter shelters in Smithers
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithers Community Services Association 3896 Railway Avenue, Smithers | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 12 | (250) 847-4660 |
Winter shelters in Sooke
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sooke Shelter Society 6750 West Coast Road, Sooke V9Z 1H8 | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 13 | (250) 858-5539 |
Winter shelters in Squamish
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squamish Helping Hands Society 37871 Third Avenue, Squamish V8B 1B8 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 16 | 604-815-4984 |
| Squamish Helping Hands Society 37871 Third Avenue, Squamish V8B 1B8 | Extreme weather response Opens when an alert is called All clients 19+ | 15 | 604-390-3000 |
Winter shelters in Terrace
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 'Ksan House Society 2812 Hall Street, Terrace V8G 2R7 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 16 | 250-635-5890 |
| Ksan House Society 2822 Tetrault Street, Terrace V8G 1P2 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 40 | 778-634-2454 |
| 'Ksan House Society 2812 Hall Street, Terrace V8G 2R7 | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 5 | 250-635-5890 |
| 'Ksan House Society 4444 Lakelse Avenue, Terrace V8G 1P2 | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 10 | 778-634-2679 |
Winter shelters in Trail
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trail Association for Community Living 2039 Riverside Ave, Trail V1R 3Z3 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 25 | 250-368-7390 |
Winter shelters in Vernon
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turning Points Collaborative Society 2307 43 Street, Vernon V1T 6K7 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 26 | 250-241-0888 |
| Turning Points Collaborative Society 2506 37th Street, Vernon V1T 6G4 | Year-round shelter All clients | 63 | 250-241-2217 |
| Vernon Upper Room Mission Society 3403 27 Avenue, Vernon V1T 1S2 | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 24 | 250 549 1231, ext. 101 |
| Turning Points Collaborative Society Address not published (Vernon) | Temporary shelter All clients 19+ | 18 | (250) 306-4244 |
Winter shelters in West Kelowna
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turning Points Collaborative Society 2500 Bartley Court, West Kelowna V1Z 2M8 | Year-round shelter All clients 19+ | 38 | Not listed |
Winter shelters in Williams Lake
| Shelter and address | Type and who it serves | Beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cariboo Friendship Society 99 Third Avenue, Williams Lake V2G 1J1 | Year-round shelter All clients | 30 | 250-398-6831 |
| Canadian Mental Health Association – Cariboo Chilcotin Branch 98 First Ave S, Williams Lake V2G 1H5 | Temporary shelter All clients | 38 | (250) 855 8771 |
How the numbers fit together
The province’s release and the map count different things. The release reports 6,588 spaces in 63 communities as of November 1. The map, captured on November 13, has 199 listings in 56 communities with 5,882 beds, and no HEARTH category. For extreme weather response, the map lists 392 beds against the release’s 700 spaces. This page shows both counts and labels each.
| Community | Release spaces (Nov 10) | Map beds (Nov 13) | Map listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | 1,866 | 1,659 | 47 |
| Surrey | 527 | 463 | 13 |
| Victoria | 473 | 475 | 14 |
| Kelowna | 323 | 323 | 8 |
| Kamloops | 326 | 291 | 9 |
| Prince George | 151 | 141 | 6 |
Kelowna’s two counts match exactly. The other five differ by between 2 and 207, and Victoria is the one where the map count runs higher. The release counts spaces as of November 1, including HEARTH spaces, and the map was captured on November 13.
Before you go
- Call the shelter or 2-1-1 before you go. A listing does not confirm that a bed is available.
- Check the “Type and who it serves” column. Some shelters serve only women, youth, seniors or men, and many are for people 19 and older.
- Extreme weather response shelters open only on nights when a local alert is called.
- BC Housing does not publish some shelter addresses. Those entries say “Address not published”; call the number listed or 2-1-1.
Earlier winters
The 2024–25 counts are on Winter shelter spaces across British Columbia, 2024–25. The 2025–26 counts come from the BC Government’s November 6, 2025 release.
Sources and method
- BC Government news release, November 10, 2026: spaces by category and community, data as of November 1, 2026.
- BC Housing shelter map: 199 listings captured November 13, 2026, with addresses, phone numbers and beds as listed there. The misspelling “Vancovuer” was corrected to Vancouver, and capitalization in the “who it serves” text was standardized.
- BC Government news release, November 6, 2025: the 2025–26 counts.
- BC Government cold weather resources: extreme weather response season dates.
- Help Guide entries are compiled by DowntownEastside.org from public sources.
See an error or a missing shelter? Email contact@downtowneastside.org with the shelter name and a link to the source.
Open the Downtown Eastside Help Guide shelters page for Vancouver shelter contacts, or filter to winter and extreme-weather shelters.
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