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National Indigenous Peoples History Month, celebrating the works of Indigenous artists on Granville Island

June 17, 2021

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 Island`s artistic landscape, located on the traditio...

Covid-19 Safety Plan (updated June 15, 2021)

June 15, 2021

Effective June 15, 2021 MASKS and PHYSICAL DISTANCING REMAIN MANDATORY IN THE PUBLIC MARKET and in ALL INDOOR spaces on Granville Island. Personal gatherings allowed Outdoor personal gatherings up to 50 people (birthday pa...

Granville Island installs "Seabins" to fight ocean plastic pollution

June 12, 2021

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 are released into Vancouver's wa...

Honouring the 215 children at Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation

June 1, 2021

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, ...

Complimentary Bike Valet brought to you by Granville Island

May 26, 2021

Cycling is a great way to visit Granville Island, and to encourage biking Granville Island is again providing free, secure bike valet service daily from 10:30 to 5:30. This year, find us across from Railspur Alley until the Labour Day weekend....

Mother's Day on Granville Island

April 28, 2021

When we think May, we think bees, sunshine, flowers, and of course, Mothers....

New restaurant to open on Granville Island

April 28, 2021

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 this June. Occupying the form...

Bill Reid, the Granville Island years

April 20, 2021

Bill Reid (1920-1998) Bill Reid's “The Spirit of Haida Gwaii: The Jade Canoe” was carved right here in Ocean Works on Granville Island between 1990 and 1993....

Parking on Granville Island - UPDATE (updated April 30, 21)

April 8, 2021

Please note, temporary free day parking, in effect the past 14 months, ends April 30, 2021. Granville Island Public Market hours are 9AM - 6PM daily and Net Loft retail shops 10AM – 6PM....

Granville Island, a Destination without the Journey

March 30, 2021

With travel restricted, many of us are dreaming of a getaway to a destination of waterfront dining, ocean views, and unique shopping and experiences....

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