VancouFur (VF)

VancouFur (VF) is a furry convention held each March at the Richmond Conference Centre in Richmond, British Columbia. The 2025 edition drew 2,298 attendees and raised $14,016 for QMUNITY, an LGBTQ+ resource centre. The convention uses a tiered hotel booking system that releases room blocks sequentially by registration level.

2026: Welcome to WONDERLAND

Slated for the March 5-8, 2026 weekend at the Richmond Conference Centre, VancouFur draws on the world of Lewis Carroll with its "WONDERLAND" theme.

The theme suits the convention's artistic focus. Attendees can expect surrealist art installations, "Mad Hatter" tea parties, and main-stage events. VancouFur raised over $14,000 for QMUNITY during 2025 and has named QMUNITY again as the official charity for 2026.

The Gamified Hotel Booking System

VancouFur uses a structured hotel booking process. Because the main venue is in high demand, the convention runs a "Tiered Booking System."

• How It Works: Booking links are released sequentially in email waves based on registration level (Patron, Sponsor, General, etc.), rather than all at once.
• The Wonderland Strategy: Attendees who want a room in the primary block are incentivized to upgrade their registration tier. This approach avoids website crashes and rewards committed supporters.

How Do I Get to VancouFur?

Richmond's infrastructure makes reaching VancouFur straightforward:

• Flying: Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is a major global hub located within Richmond itself. Attendees can reach the hotel zone within minutes of landing.
• The Canada Line: For locals or those coming from downtown Vancouver, the SkyTrain's Canada Line connects the city core directly to the Richmond convention area.

Where Should I Stay for VancouFur?

The convention footprint is structured to handle its attendance:

• Primary Block (Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel): The main hotel for the weekend. The Sheraton enforces a four-night minimum stay, keeping the hotel filled with convention attendees for the full run.
• The Overflow Network: Surrounding properties like the Sure Stay by Best Western and Accent Inns serve as organized overflow blocks for attendees who miss the tiered booking waves.

What Are the Highlights of VancouFur?

• The Pacific Northwest Hub: Canada's primary West Coast furry convention.
• WONDERLAND: A Lewis Carroll-inspired artistic theme for the March 2026 dates.
• Unique Booking System: A tiered hotel registration rollout that rewards higher membership levels.
• Dining Access: Richmond is well known for its Asian cuisine, located directly outside the convention doors.