Artists: James Harry & Lauren Brevner – National Indigenous Peoples History Month
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In recognition of National Indigenous Peoples History Month, Granville Island would like to acknowledge and celebrate the works of a few of the Indigenous Artists that have contributed to Granville […]
Granville Island installs “Seabins” to fight ocean plastic pollution
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Granville Island is taking action to clean up the waterways of Vancouver. In 2017, 25,000 microplastics were counted in False Creek in a single reading. An estimated 30 billion microplastics […]
Honouring the 215 children at Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation
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CMHC-Granville Island would like to acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations. Dear visitors, by now, you […]
Mother’s Day on Granville Island
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When we think May, we think bees, sunshine, flowers, and of course, Mothers. A month that is full of new births in nature is the perfect month to celebrate all […]
New restaurant to open on Granville Island
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A new restaurant from Mexican-Canadian Chef and Entrepreneur Ernesto Gomez and his team of creative collaborators behind the beloved Chancho Tortilleria, Nuba and former Fayuca, will open on Granville Island […]
Bill Reid, the Granville Island years
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Bill Reid (1920-1998) Bill Reid’s “The Spirit of Haida Gwaii: The Jade Canoe” was carved right here in Ocean Artworks on Granville Island between 1990 and 1993. It was later […]
Granville Island, a Destination without the Journey
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With travel restricted, many of us are dreaming of a getaway to a destination of waterfront dining, ocean views, and unique shopping and experiences. Quite frankly, we just want to […]
Vancouver’s first pet bakery is on Granville Island
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The Pet Treatery opened Vancouver’s first pet bakery 1985 in the red caboose (an old train caboose, remnant from Granville Island’s industrial past) beside the Kid’s Market. The bakery creates […]
Controlling Seagulls on Granville Island – The Raptor program
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The Seagulls on Granville Island have a well deserved reputation, and it’s not a good one. These sleek, well-fed, handsome creatures have a bounty of delicious shellfish and seafood available […]
Dine Out Vancouver 2021
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Dine Out Vancouver is about community, collaboration, and sharing Vancouver’s culinary story with the world. Participating restaurants offer a special menu that showcase their unique flavours, and show off the […]