The Amazing Climate Race: How Well Do You Know Your City?
Join CityHive and PNW Climate Week in an "Amazing Race" themed event! Get the chance to be part of a climate-forward race, complete missions and win prizes! While also learning about how the municipal government in your city is responsible for climate action. 🌱
Youth are invited to participate in a scavenger hunt, taking part in activities that help protect our environment (e.g. locating and removing invasive plants, park clean ups) and activities that support getting-out-the-vote (e.g. messaging a friend to register as a voter). This is a team-based and neighbourhood-scale event, with prizes available for all participants!
What happens at city hall matters more for the climate than most people realize… CityHive hopes to be that bridge that highlights how the youth priority of sustainability can be addressed in the upcoming BC municipal elections.
No experience is needed - just curiosity, some competitive energy, and comfortable shoes.
Please note that event date/time is subject to change. More details are to come.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, July 18th 2026
Time: 1:00pm to 3:30pm Pacific Time
Location: Starting point is CityStudio, 1800 Spyglass Pl, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4K8
Cost: Free! (Pre-registration on Luma required)
Snacks will be provided!
About the Organizers
CityHive is a Metro Vancouver based not-for-profit organization on a mission to transform the way that young people are involved in shaping their cities. We work to ensure young people have the agency and opportunity to participate in city planning, local decision-making, and sustainability issues. We work with city-shaping institutions and municipalities to create meaningful youth engagement practices, and simultaneously work with young people to build capacity and provide opportunities to address urban challenges.
We acknowledge that the event is taking place on the unceded, ancestral, and traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. CityHive also recognizes the Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwikwetlem, Qayqayt, Semiahmoo, S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Stz'uminus, scəwaθenaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsawwassen), and all Coast Salish Peoples on whose land we do our work.
Getting Here
The start/end point venue is skytrain and bus accessible. A 7 minute walk away from Olympic Village Station (Canada Line) and a 15 minute walk away from Main Street - Science World Station (Expo Line). The 84 bus and 99 bus have a stop near the venue. There is 1-2 hour free parking available. As well as paid parking near the venue.
Accessibility
The start/end point venue (CityStudio) is wheelchair-accessible. Gender inclusive washrooms are on site and we will also have a low-stimulation area if you would like a quiet space.
The scavenger hunt portion will take place outdoors, participants can expect to be outdoors for about 1.5 hours. Snacks will be provided.
If you have any accessibility needs please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you. You can contact us directly at [email protected] for any questions.
Notice of Photography
We will be taking photographs to document the event and celebrate youth-led initiatives and community-building. If you prefer not to have your photo taken, please let our event staff know upon arrival, and we will provide you with a clear identifier (such as a sticker) so our photographer can easily respect your wishes. We want everyone to feel comfortable and welcome at our event.
By registering for this event, you agree to share your information with the event organizers, PNW Climate Week, and Climatebase / the Climate Week Network. You may receive updates from these organizations, and can opt out at any time in accordance with their respective privacy policies.