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We’re launching an Open Alcohol Consumption Pilot!

A burger and a beer, a lobster roll and a Pinot Gris, even a charcuterie board with a gin and tonic – the choice is yours, and now you can enjoy it while taking in the spectacular views and entertainment in the Public Market Courtyard on Granville Island!

Granville Island is the latest location in Metro Vancouver to offer visitors an opportunity to enjoy alcoholic beverages in a designated public area, which includes both the Public Market and the adjoining outdoor Courtyard. For those rainy days (and months later in the year), visitors can choose to sit inside.

Building on the success and lessons learned from open alcohol consumption initiatives across the region (over 110 and growing!), Granville Island has decided to launch this trial program to enable open and responsible consumption in the Public Market and adjoining Courtyard.

Trial Specifics: 

  • Location Boundaries: Public Market Interior & Public Market Courtyard (see map)
  • Launch Date: June 9, 2023
  • Hours of consumption: 
  • June – October: 11am – 8pm
  • November – December: 11am – 7pm

Review of trial: December 31, 2023

To learn more about this Pilot Project and provide feedback, please click here.

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