The Vancouver Club’s House Rules have been established to ensure maximum enjoyment of the Club for all Members. These rules also provide a foundation to acquaint Members of the Club with available services and to protect Club property.
Members of the Club have the responsibility to know the House Rules and an obligation to observe them. In addition, Members should ensure that their guests are familiar with a number of the House Rules, particularly those regarding cell phones & electronic devices, dress code, and Club property.
House Rules may only be altered by the Board pursuant to Paragraph 16.1(b) of the Bylaws.
Changes to the House Rules and the creation of or changes to Interim Rules will be posted on the Club’s website and shall be emailed to each Member forthwith upon such change or creation being implemented.
3.1 The Club is an experience of over 125 years in the making, a nexus between Vancouver’s storied heritage and its bright future. The Club is a place for Members to relax, entertain, connect with other business professionals and similar types of people and enjoy extraordinary events in a sophisticated environment.
3.2 Management asks Members and their Guests for a tasteful, well-presented and on-brand approach to attire when visiting the Club.
3.3 Business suits, sports jackets, or sweaters/cardigans coordinated with pants, skirts, or dresses are requested. Shirts are to be collared. Dark jeans and a suit jacket or sports jacket are acceptable unless restricted for a specific Club event. Coordinated footwear should be paired accordingly.
3.4 Inappropriate Attire, as defined in House Rule 21.1(i), shall not be worn at the Club.
3.5 Special Event Attire
(a) Cocktail: Business suit or stylish jacket matched with slacks/skirt with an appropriate dress shirt. Tie or bow tie is optional. Dressy pantsuit, jumpsuit, or chic party dress. Coordinated footwear should be paired accordingly.
(b) Formal/Black Tie: Dark suit or tuxedo. Tie or bow tie, or cultural equivalent. Long gown, elegant pantsuit/dress. Coordinated footwear should be paired accordingly.
3.6 Members and Guests are requested to leave outerwear (including coats, hats, scarves, gloves, and winter boots) in the lobby cloakrooms.
3.7 It is the responsibility of Members to inform their Guests of Club-appropriate attire and ensure that their guests comply with the Club’s appropriate attire policy. A Member may ask for assistance from Staff in ensuring compliance of such Member’s Guest with appropriate attire.
3.8 If a Member or Guest does not comply with Club-appropriate attire, the General Manager may, after the applicable visit to the Club, email the Member a reminder to adhere to the Club’s appropriate attire policy and with an attachment of the House Rules.