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Shapedown BC helps children, teens and their families achieve healthy weights by developing healthy lifestyles. Our program has a doctor, dietitian, counsellor, and exercise specialist. We are committed to help Chinese families make positive changes in health, nutrition, activity, mental health, parenting skills and family relationships.

How to access

  • Check eligibility

    • Children aged 6 to 17 years old
    • Children at a BMI > 85% for their age
    • Both the parent(s)/caregiver(s) and child are committed to participating together
  • Get a referral

    A family doctor’s referral is required to be enrolled in the program.

    For more information, call (604) 233-3129.

  • Language

    This program is offered in Chinese only.

Hours of operation

Currently closed
  • Monday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday:   Closed
  • Saturday:   Closed
  • Sunday:   Closed

Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OR 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Parking & Transportation

Parking Access to the Parkade driveway only available when driving East on Granville Avenue

Pay parking is available on 1st two levels of the parkade – Pay machine on 1st level

$6.25 for 4 hours – accepts coins or credit cards.

Richmond Place – 8100 Granville Avenue

VCH Public Health works to improve the health and well-being of residents by preventing disease, promoting health, and prolonging life among the population as a whole.

Shapedown BC Program in Chinese

Shapedown BC helps children, teens and their families achieve healthy weights by developing healthy lifestyles. Our program has a doctor, dietitian, counsellor, and exercise specialist. We are committed to help Chinese families make positive changes in health, nutrition, activity, mental health, parenting skills and family relationships.