COVID Safety Plan (Communicable Disease Plan) updated October 2022
October 2022 update Although we are on the road to recovery, we are not through it yet and new variants are expected this fall. Please continue to use the many hand sanitizing […]
Vancouver Writers Fest returns with huge lineup of events on Granville Island
We are thrilled to again partner with, support , and welcome back to Granville Island, the Vancouver Writers Fest after two roller coaster years. To make it even more special, the […]
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation + Orange Shirt Day, 2022
September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, honouring the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people. It is also Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day intended to […]
A new business in the Public Market
Patrick & Lee Murphy are excited to announce the imminent opening of their newest venture – Preservatory Provisions & Toast Bar on Granville Island in the Public Market 20 Years later – […]
August Events on Granville Island
International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed on August 9th each year to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population. This event also […]
Vancouver Pride on Granville Island
Pride Festival Vancouver has a new venue, and it’s on Granville Island! The Rainbow Lounge bar and cabaret features artists who are thriving in our local performing scene. This shows includes singing, […]
July Event Calendar Granville Island
Calling all night owls to Granville Island
Evenings at Granville Island are enough to turn even an early bird into a night owl. With one of North America’s best Public Markets, and close to 200 artisans, artists, makers and retailers […]
Canada Day on Granville Island 2022
Here’s what’s happening this Canada Day long weekend False Creek Ferries Canada Day Water Ballet 9:15am – 9:30am Taking place between 8:30 am and 10am, the `dance` will start down in […]
Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day with Music
National Indigenous Peoples Day is an opportunity for all of us living in Canada to learn about Indigenous histories, cultures and traditions. In the country we now call Canada, there […]
Granville Island Supporting Indigenous Communities
Before the land we call Granville Island existed, this space was used by the three Host Nations, the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh). Originally two sandbars in the […]
Granville Island Welcomes New Tenant(s) – Honey Bees!
Yet again, we’ve returned more of our parking to public space and, with Hives for Humanity, we are piloting two apiary’s for the summer at the Pollinator Garden Parklet in […]
