Now until January 3rd, daily from sunset, we invite you to stroll our warm and elegant holiday light display. With complimentary parking, and of course no entrance fee, family and friends can walk the expansive grounds of Granville Island’s almost 40 acres, under the stars, or under an umbrella (after all, it is winter in Vancouver), and take in a relaxed evening among the lights, restaurants, bars and taprooms. With multiple entrances on to the “Island” and wide open spaces, it’s a perfect holiday stroll.
Come early to check out the many retail shops, unique local goods and artist studios, open until 6 pm, and of course, the famous Granville Island Public Market – and if you’re coming from downtown, why not take one of the little ferry boats over from the west end.
Highlights include a stunning oversized star in the center of the Public Market courtyard, which changes colour for the occasion, the jewel tones along Railspur Alley (artisan district), giant musical notes among the trees that surround the theatres, a perfect star hanging over Alder Bay in Ron Basford Park, and a canopy of lights hidden in a secret location – or simply enjoy all the trees wrapped in warm lights making Granville Island glow.
Live music is on nightly at the Sandbar restaurant and “All Aboard” returns this winter, offering kids and youth a free mini skateboard ramp, covered and secured, supervised by volunteers from the Vancouver Skateboard Coalition. Open daily including Christmas and New Year’s Day, check website for hours and to book a time.
Restaurants, cafes and Public Market food stalls are open daily, with dozens of excellent takeout options – and many restaurants and bars open late. Those include;
Alimentaria Mexicana Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sun 11:30 am – 10 pm. Fri-Sat 11:30 am – 11pm. Closed Mondays.
Artisan Sake (Railspur Alley) Daily 11:30 am – 6 pm with Japanese appetizers and sake tastings.
Bridges Tap & Barrel Restaurant (closed for renovations)
Beanstock (kids) Bistro (upper floor, Kids Market) Daily 10 am – 6 pm
Blue Parrot (Public Market) Daily 7 am – 7pm (own entrance before and after hours, open Christmas Day and New Year’s Day)
Dockside (Granville Island Hotel) Open daily 7:30 am – midnight. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, happy hour and late night (bar only)
Granville Island Brewery Tap Room & Bistro Mon – Thurs 12pm – 9 pm, Fri-Sun 11 am – 9 pm
Granville Island Gelato & Coffee House (Creekhouse) Daily 11: 30 am – 8 pm
Kaisereck Delicatessen (Public Market) Covered patio open until 7 pm (own entrance after hours) last kitchen order 6:30 pm
The Keg Daily 4 pm – 10 pm
Liberty Distillery Mon-Thurs 12 pm – 7 pm; Fri – Sun 11 am – 9 pm. Bottle sales, cocktails, bar
Off the Tracks Bistro Mon- Fri 9 am – 4 pm; Sat & Sun 9 am – 5 pm
My Island Coffee (beside Kid’s Market) Mon – Fri 9 am – 3 pm; Sat/Sun 9 am – 6 pm
Pizza Pzazz (Public Market) open daily, 9:30 – 7:30 pm – Takeout/delivery available after hours via pick up at back of market & delivery service
Popina Canteen (Closed for the season Nov 15-March 15)
Popina Cantina (NEW in the Net Loft) (Taco and Mexican cantina) Wed-Sun 10 am – 5 pm
Sandbar Restaurant Daily 11:30 am – 10 pm. Covered patio open year round /Happy Hour/Live music nightly
Tony’s Fish and Oyster Café Daily 11:30 – 10pm. Dine in + Takeaway
Vancouver Fish Co. 7 days a week 11:30 am until late. Patio open year round
All COVID-19 protocol and current restrictions* are in affect across Granville Island exterior and interior locations. Masks must be worn at all times in public indoor locations. Social distancing must be observed. No tours, groups or gatherings.
HOLIDAY HOURS IN THE PUBLIC MARKET
December 1st – December 23rd 9 AM – 6 PM
December 24th- 9 AM – 5 PM
December 25th & 26th Closed
December 27th- 30th 9AM – 6PM
December 31st 9 AM – 5 PM
January 1st Closed
Closed Mondays in January, starting Jan 10, for annual maintenance
NET LOFT HOLIDAY HOURS
December 1st – December 23rd 10 AM – 6 PM (individual store hours may still vary)
December 24th: 10 AM – 4 PM
December 25th & 26th: Closed
December 27th – 30th 10 am – 6 PM
December 31st: 10 AM – 4 PM
January 1st Closed
