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Volunteer Applications are now being accepted for Canada Day

May 4, 2018

Once again, we are gearing up for another big celebration on July 1st and are looking for volunteers to help us welcome the tens of thousands of visitors who come down to Granville Island on Canada Day. There are many volunteer opportunities ...

Old Bridge Street Indoor Parkade Sees Addition of Electric Car Charging Stations

April 9, 2018

Six Level II 30A car charging stations are now available on the main level of the Old Bridge Street Indoor Lot (previously the Emily Carr Parkade). Users of electric vehicles (including monthly pass holders) will be able to charge their ...

Vehicle Detour and Suspension of Bus Service during Sun Run

April 1, 2018

Vehicle Detour - Street closures will be in effect on 4th Avenue and 6th Avenue for the Vancouver Sun Run on Sunday 22 April which will restrict regular vehicle access to Granville Island between 8:30am and noon. The designated alternate...

Rail Removal and Street Repairs at Island Entrance from March 26th to May 15th

March 26, 2018

Crews will be removing rails and completing remediation work to relevel and resurface the roadways at the entrance to Granville Island between 26 March and 15 May. Certain lanes on Anderson Street, Cartwright Street and Duranleau Street will ...

South False Creek Seawall Now Open East of Anderson Street

March 19, 2018

Following the completion of recent upgrades by the City of Vancouver, the seawall has now reopened from Alder Bay Walk to Stamps Landing....

Help Shape the Future of Transportation on Granville Island

March 16, 2018

We want your input as we develop a transportation strategy for Granville Island. CMHC-Granville Island is moving forward on a key pillar of the Granville Island 2040 vision that aims to “Improve Access” to the island....

Star Chefs to Launch New Concept Restaurant on Granville Island

March 14, 2018

Popina Canteen, a gourmet counter-service restaurant housed in repurposed shipping containers, will be opening this summer on Granville Island....

New Owners to Take the Apron Strings at Granville Island’s Popular Lee’s Donuts

January 15, 2018

One of the original shops and a staple of the Granville Island Public Market for 38 years, Lee's Donuts is excited to introduce new owners Allan and Celine Bacani. Current owner Betty-Ann Lee will be hanging up her apron after a very successfu...

Granville Island 2040 Update - Fall 2017

December 7, 2017

Since the release of the GRANVILLE ISLAND 2040: BRIDGING PAST AND FUTURE report this past May, CMHC Granville Island staff have been working to begin the first steps on a number of key projects....

Launch of new grant program for The Chain & Forge

November 30, 2017

Are you looking for information on our new Granville Island Activation Grants? Visit our program page to read more about this exciting new public space animation opportunity for 2018 and to download an application package. WHAT IS THE CHAIN AND...

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