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February 24, 2023
Transportation Updates on Granville Bridge – City of Vancouver
A message from the City of Vancouver, February 2023: We are pleased to share that the City will begin work this month to upgrade the Granville Bridge to create a safer, more accessible crossing for walking, rolling and cycling. The…
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February 9, 2023
Black History Month 2023
February is Black History Month in Canada, and as a place that is known for its culture and diversity, Granville Island feels it’s important to honour and celebrate Black Canadians. Black History Month was originally founded in 1926 by American…
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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…
