International Women’s Day, Granville Island celebrates
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There are over 300 businesses on Granville Island; from sculptors, to concrete factories, theatre companies, to gourmet pet food. Close to 50% of the small businesses are owned by women, […]
Day Vendors return to the Public Market
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We are pleased to announce the return of our Day Vendor program, this spring in the Granville Island Public Market. In March 2020 the Day Vendor stalls and tables were […]
New Leaf Printshop presents artist, Fei Gao
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New Leaf Editions is pleased to announce its first visiting artist gallery exhibition. Artist, Fei Gao, will present her lithographic work “Documentary – Expression of Life in the Course of […]
Food Ingredients for Lunar New Year Feasting
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With Lunar New Year Year and Thet [Vietnamese New Year] here, it’s a great time to explore some Asian ingredients you may have come across from time to time in […]
Recognizing Black History Month in Canada
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About Black History Month During Black History Month, Canadians celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who, throughout history, have done so much to make […]
Rare Shops and Unique Businesses
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Granville Island is home to some, not only unique businesses, but to some pretty rare businesses as well. Do you know what a Luthier is? Home to a working Blacksmith, […]
Lunar New Year and The Lantern City
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CMHC-Granville Island, in partnership with the Asian Canadian Special Events Association, brings The Lantern City to Granville Island! “Forever Young” Lanterns: Jan. 29 – Feb 21, 2022 at Ocean Artworks, […]
Zero Waste City – New bylaws on plastic bags and disposable cups
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Effective Jan. 1, 2022, the City of Vancouver introduced new bylaws aimed at reducing single-use items as part of a plan to be a Zero Waste city by 2040. Granville […]
Dineout Vancouver restaurants on Granville Island announced
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DINE OUT VANCOUVER FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 20th ANNIVERSARY EVENT LINE-UP Reservations open January 6th Participating Granville Island Restaurants Alimentaria Mexican Dockside (Granville Island Hotel) The Keg Granville Island Popina Cantina (Net […]
Granville Island, Vancouver’s premier artistic and cultural hub, welcomes Ballet BC
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Granville Island is pleased to announce that Ballet BC will be moving into the former home of Arts Umbrella (prior to its move to greatly expanded campus in the former […]
Mallaphobe
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Malls make the naughty list—here’s where to go instead At Granville Island, we make holiday dreams a reality. And although we can’t guarantee any Santa sightings, we bring a more […]
Island Time
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This holiday, get on island time The frenzy of the holidays is enough to make the most magical time of the year feel anything but. Here’s the trick: head to […]
Calling all night owls
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Evenings at Granville Island are enough to turn an early bird into a night owl. It’s a common misconception that Granville Island is a daytime destination. The truth is, it […]