See the light, after dark
When the sun goes down on Granville Island, memorable nights shine through. If this past year has given us anything, it’s a fresh perspective. We’ve been gifted with a new appreciation for the things we’ve missed doing; dinners out, seeing a live show, and having drinks with friends. On Granville Island, we can revisit all […]
Holiday Pop-up featuring Granville Island Artisans and Food Vendors
After an absence of almost 2 years, Granville Island is excited to welcome back our much-missed Day Vendors for a special holiday POP UP! From December 6th to January 3rd, merchants will be occupying spaces in the Net Loft and Public Market offering one of a kind items. Locally made artisan wares include pottery, sculptures, […]
Artisan Open House – Granville Island’s Cartwright Street Merchants
This Saturday, meet the makers, support local businesses, and get your holiday shopping done! Join the artisans of Cartwright Street for a street long Open House this Saturday from 11 AM – 6 PM. From designers and artists, to food artisans and working studios, join Amy Stewart, Shira Gold, Banquet Workshop Propellor Studios, Kasama Chocolate, […]
Free, covered, rainy day skateboard ramp now open on Granville Island
Granville Island again offers kids and youth a free mini skateboard ramp this winter in Ocean Artworks (former Bill Reid carving shed, between Ocean Cement and the Public Market). Well lit, covered and secured, and supervised by volunteers from the Vancouver Skateboard Coalition, the ramps offer open skate for kids under 19, youth skate (check […]
Festive lights on Granville Island 2021
Now until January 3rd, daily from sunset, we invite you to stroll our warm and elegant holiday light display. With complimentary parking, and of course no entrance fee, family and friends can walk the expansive grounds of Granville Island’s almost 40 acres, under the stars, or under an umbrella (after all, it is winter in […]
A new Biennale display on Granville Island is a blast from the past
An iconic 1960’s sculpture in exile was recently returned to Vancouver, as sculptor Jack Harman’s “The Family” becomes a permanent Biennale installation, now on view to the public on Granville Island. The giant bronze sculpture, consisting of three figures: a father, who stands 12 feet-six inches and weighs 1,700 pounds; a mother with a baby […]
Remembrance Day on Granville Island
On November 11th Granville Island Remembers If you are on Granville Island the morning of Thursday, November 11th, please take a moment to pause and listen to the Last Post, played by musician Malcolm Aiken outside the Public Market just before 11:00 AM, followed immediately by Two Minutes of Silence. A lone bagpiper, Granville Island […]
Granville Island receives the Green for Life Community Award
Granville Island is thrilled to receive, in partnership with Para Space, the Green for Life Community Award in recognition of the benefit to the public through the development of our green spaces, and promoting the benefits of plants and landscapes while fostering community spirit and commitment to our community and environmental legacy. This spring Para […]
Collecting plastic waste from our oceans, Granville Island partners with the Plastic Bank and Swim Drink Fish Canada
Some innovative programs are raising awareness about plastic pollution, and quite literally, taking out the trash on Granville Island these days. In an initiative organized by a coalition led by Swim Drink Fish Canada, Fraser Riverkeeper and Granville Island, trash skimmers, called Seabins, have been placed in three Granville Island Marina’s, capturing floating refuse and […]
It’s Pumpkin Spice time on Granville Island
From Lee’s Donuts, Pumpkin Spice Donuts, warm and right out to the fryer. From Bon Macaron, Pumpkin Spice Macarons, crispy on the outside, gooey in the centre. Pumpkin Latte Gelato Affagato (a shot of hot espresso poured over cold pumpkin gelato) from Pizza Pizazz & Gelato. …and three special teas from the Granville Island Tea […]
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30th, 2021 marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, honouring the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people of Canada. We honour those who survived the Residential Schools, those who did not return home, and those who continue to suffer as a result of intergenerational trauma. Granville Island will be demonstrating our commitment […]
“NO CHILDREN WILL BE FORGOTTEN”
“NO CHILDREN WILL BE FORGOTTEN” Indigenous artist D’Arcy Basil to carve first of its kind 2,500 lb Jade monument to honour the children that perished at the Kamloops Indian Residential School, and the survivors who attended. “No Children Will Be Forgotten” is a weekend-long fundraiser, exhibit, and art show hosted by Indigenous artist D’Arcy Basil […]
Covid-19 Safety Plan/ Communicable Disease Plan update – Vaccine Passport
Mask use and “Vaccine Passport” update, for Tuesday, September 7th, 2021 Effective August 25, 2021 by order of the Office of the Provincial Health Officer, masks are required in ALL INDOOR public spaces. Please continue to use the many hand sanitizing stations around the Public Market and outdoor seating areas, as well as maintain social […]
