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within the city. ☼△♡

...more than a way
to fill your day. ✓☼♡

Public Market open 7 days a week
from 9AM - 6PM
Monday closures:
Jan 9, 16, 23 and 30

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Performing Arts
February 15, 2023
Happy Un-Valentine’s
Screw Valentine’s! Bring some pals and join us as we explore the unromantic in us all. This 90-minute show explores the fun of hating on this holiday!
Performing Arts
February 3, 2023
Single not Single
Whether you’re coupled, throupled or none-of-the-above, you’ll have a belly-aching, heart-breaking good time as our performers explore the ups and downs of relationships and the lack thereof!
Performing Arts
February 2, 2023
Date Night
Come celebrate dating, relationships, and everything in between in a spicy night fill of laughs, lust, and love! Whether it’s a first date, anniversary, or just another Wednesday, head to The Improv Centre for a hilarious twist on your next…
Performing Arts
January 18, 2023
Theatresports
Two teams of highly skilled improv comedians vie for the laughs and support of audience judges. A high-energy, fast-paced and good-natured competition that will leave you wanting more.
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January 14, 2023
Hot Chocolate Festival
Vancouver’s Hot Chocolate Festival is back again, from January 14 – February 14, with two participants on Granville Island! Their motto: “Hot Chocolate Makes You Happy!” Yes. Yes it does. Visit Kasama Chocolates and A la Mode for their original…
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January 21, 2023
LunarFest Vancouver
Brand new this year, LunarFest Vancouver is moving their Lunar New Year Celebrations to Granville Island – Ocean Artworks and will host cultural activities on the weekends, free to the public, from Jan 21-Feb 21. Activities will range from craft…
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January 20, 2023
The Lantern City
Let’s hop into a colourful and bright new year with LunarFest! CMHC is partnering with the Asian-Canadian Special Events Association for this year’s Lunar New Year celebrations, to bring The Lantern City to Granville Island. In the fourth year of…
Performing Arts
March 5, 2022
The Drop-in Workshop
Drop-ins are back! Are you interested in the art of improvisation? Come learn the basics of improv in our two-hour workshop, Saturdays* at 3:30pm. This class is geared toward beginners, providing a fun, friendly and supportive environment to learn. Registration…
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October 17, 2022
Vancouver Writers Festival: Equity and Accessibility
Vancouver Writers Festival: Equity and Accessibility 2022 marks the 35th anniversary of the Vancouver Writers Festival. Inaugurated in 1988, the festival has presented multiple award-winning writers from across Canada and around the world. After cancellations and adjustments experienced in 2020…
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October 12, 2022
COVID Safety Plan (Communicable Disease Plan) updated October 2022
October 2022 update Although we are on the road to recovery, we are not through it yet and new variants are expected this fall. Please continue to use the many hand sanitizing stations around the Public Market and outdoor seating areas, as…
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October 5, 2022
Vancouver Writers Fest returns with huge lineup of events on Granville Island
We are thrilled to again partner with, support , and welcome back to Granville Island, the Vancouver Writers Fest after two roller coaster years. To make it even more special, the Writers Fest is celebrating a noteworthy anniversary, 35 years! This…
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September 9, 2022
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation + Orange Shirt Day, 2022
September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, honouring the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people. It is also Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day intended to raise awareness of the individual, family and community inter-generational impacts of…
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August 11, 2022
A new business in the Public Market
Patrick & Lee Murphy are excited to announce the imminent opening of their newest venture - Preservatory Provisions & Toast Bar on Granville Island in the Public Market 20 Years later - going back to where it all started for Vista D'oro…
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August 9, 2022
August Events on Granville Island
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August 8, 2022
International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed on August 9th each year to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world's indigenous population. This event also recognizes the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to…
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July 23, 2022
Vancouver Pride on Granville Island
Pride Festival Vancouver has a new venue, and it's on Granville Island! The Rainbow Lounge bar and cabaret features artists who are thriving in our local performing scene. This shows includes singing, drag, comedy, piano bar and more! Sit under the moonlight…
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June 28, 2022
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    Public Market open 7 days a week
    from 9AM - 6PM
    Monday Closures
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    For retail, individual store, restaurant, gallery & studio hours, please click:
    Store Hours | Open Map