Artists: James Harry & Lauren Brevner – National Indigenous Peoples History Month
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
