Climate Friendly Homes Tour
Experience Comfortable Homes First Hand
The Climate Friendly Homes Tour is an opportunity to see climate-friendly homes and a chance to engage with experts and homeowners who have successfully implemented sustainable living practices in their homes. Visitors will be able to view and learn about technologies and techniques that improve home comfort and climate friendliness.
The tour will take place on October 14 from 11am - 2pm, and homeowners are asked to open their doors to curious visitors during that time.
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By participating in the Climate Friendly Homes Tour, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the positive impact changes to the home can have on the environment, as well as their own well-being. Whether you are a homeowner looking to make improvements, a renter interested in adopting green habits, or simply an enthusiast curious about the latest advancements in climate-friendly technologies, this tour has something for everyone.
Contractors, Energy Advisors, and other experts will be on site at some locations to share knowledge and answer questions during the day.
The tour will take place on October 14 from 11am - 2pm.
Learn more about the event at climatefriendlyhomestour.ca.
To sign up, you'll submit a registration form online.
You'll need to provide the following information:
- Your address
- Description of your home and upgrades you'd like to showcase
- Home information like type, year built, and square footage
- Pictures for the Tour Profile
Have questions about what information to include?
- Check BC Assessment for house data
- Email demo@citygreen.ca with your question
- Contact the Climate Friendly Homes Tour
Learn more about participating at climatefriendlyhomestour.ca/including-your-home
The Climate Friendly Homes Tour is an initiative aimed at showcasing energy efficient and environmentally conscious homes in our neighborhood. This will provide a unique and informal platform for local residents to explore the fundamental aspects of a climate friendly home.
The tour will take place on October 14 from 11am - 2pm, and homeowners are asked to open their doors to curious visitors during that time.
The aim of the tour is to engage in casual, friendly, and informative conversations around your firsthand knowledge and experience with any of the following climate-friendly features. Visitors may also seek insights on costs, comfort, and ongoing expenses. It would be beneficial to invite contractors involved in making your home climate friendly to be on hand at your home to help.
By participating in this tour, you have the power to inspire and motivate others to overcome the inertia that often accompanies taking the first step towards a climate-friendly lifestyle.
For more on what to expect, check out this guide.
Have questions? Email demo@citygreen.ca or contact the Climate Friendly Homes Tour directly.
Share your story!
The Home Energy Navigator Program is looking for climate-friendly homes in the City of Vancouver and Greater Victoria area that want to share their retrofit stories. Telling others about your journey and the benefits of your retrofits is a powerful way of contributing to climate action and helping others in their own retrofit journey.
Submit your Testimonial online.
City Green is supporting day-of activities in the City of Vancouver and the Greater Victoria region. We will be available via phone or email to direct and support you throughout the Tour's duration.
We can help with:
- Last minute cancellations or change of plans
- Referring support or troubleshooting with the Climate Friendly Homes Tour
- Directing volunteers
- Providing links and resources related to retrofits
Need to get in touch?
- Phone: 250-381-9995, Option 3. Make sure you say you're part of the Climate Friendly Homes Tour
- Email: demo@citygreen.ca
Note that all registration and community direction is headed by the Climate Friendly Homes Tour. They can be reached at https://climatefriendlyhomestour.ca/contact-us/.