Jericho Lands

ʔəy҆alməxʷ/Iy҆álmexw/Jericho Lands is a 36-hectare (90-acre) site located on the west side of Vancouver in the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) (MST).

Canada Lands acquired the eastern 21-hectare (52-acre) portion of the site in October 2014 as part of an historic joint venture with the MST Nations. Since the acquisition, the partners have worked side-by-side with local communities, MST Nations members and the City of Vancouver to establish a new vision for the entire site.

The redevelopment of ʔəy҆alməxʷ/Iy҆álmexw/Jericho Lands is a significant opportunity for the MST Nations and Canada Lands to provide regional benefits in housing and affordability, inclusivity and open space, jobs and employment opportunities, and a returning of MST culture to the site. In breaking down the fences that cut off much of this land from the public, the MST Nations and Canada Lands are aspiring to share the land, welcome the broader community, and contribute an environmentally sustainable solution to the current housing crisis.  

In January 2024, Vancouver City Council approved a Policy Statement for ʔəy҆alməxʷ/Iy҆álmexw/Jericho Lands which was developed by Canada Lands and the MST Nations in partnership with the City of Vancouver. Read more about the Policy Statement and the transformative nature of the redevelopment project on the Inspire Jericho website.

The next phase of work will involve City of Vancouver staff preparing an Official Development Plan for the future redevelopment of the site which will take place in phases over the next 25-30 years. In parallel, City staff will also begin working with Canada Lands and the MST Nations on the rezoning of the first phase of development.

Learn more about the City of Vancouver’s process.