VancouFur (VF)

VancouFur (VF) is the undisputed crown jewel of Canada's West Coast furry community! Operating brilliantly out of Richmond, British Columbia, this highly creative, intensely beloved convention draws massive crowds by flawlessly blending spectacular artistic themes with the legendary, laid-back charm of the Pacific Northwest.

2026: Welcome to WONDERLAND

Slated for the March 5-8, 2026 weekend at the sprawling Richmond Conference Centre, VancouFur is diving headfirst into the psychedelic, wildly imaginative world of Lewis Carroll with its "WONDERLAND" theme!

This aesthetic is a perfect match for the convention's deeply artistic roots. Attendees can expect an unbelievable weekend packed with surrealist art installations, whimsical "Mad Hatter" tea parties, and massive main-stage events. VancouFur is also tremendously proud of its philanthropy, having raised over $14,000 for Qmunity—a vital local LGBTQ2SAI+ resource center—during their 2025 run alone!

The Gamified Hotel Booking System

VancouFur is globally famous for its highly organized, fiercely competitive hotel booking process! Because the main venue is incredibly popular, the convention utilizes a brilliant "Tiered Booking System."

• How It Works: Booking links aren't chaotic free-for-alls. Instead, they are released sequentially in targeted email waves based entirely on your registration level (Patron, Sponsor, General, etc.).
• The Wonderland Strategy: If securing a room directly in the primary block is critical to your convention experience, you are heavily incentivized to upgrade your registration tier! This organized approach completely prevents website crashes and rewards the event's biggest supporters.

Getting There

Richmond's infrastructure makes reaching VancouFur incredibly easy for international and domestic travelers:

• Flying: Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is a multi-award-winning global hub that is geographically located inside Richmond! This means attendees can touch down and reach the hotel zone in minutes, completely avoiding standard big-city transit times.
• The Canada Line: For locals or those exploring downtown Vancouver, the SkyTrain's fully automated Canada Line connects the city core straight to the Richmond convention footprint flawlessly.

Accommodation

The convention footprint is heavily structured to handle the massive crowd:

• Primary Block (Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel): The absolute epicenter of the madness! Note that the Sheraton fiercely defends the core weekend by enforcing a strict four-night minimum stay, ensuring the hotel is completely packed with dedicated attendees for the entire run of the con.
• The Overflow Network: Surrounding properties like the Sure Stay by Best Western and Accent Inns act as vital, highly organized overflow blocks for attendees who miss the initial "Wonderland" tiered booking waves.

Highlights

• The Pacific Northwest Hub: Canada's premier, massively attended West Coast convention!
• WONDERLAND: A brilliant, highly artistic trip into psychedelic fantasy dominating the March 2026 dates.
• Unique Booking System: A famously organized, tiered hotel registration rollout that rewards elevated membership levels.
• World-Class Food: Richmond is globally renowned for having some of the absolute best Asian cuisine in North America, located directly outside the con doors!