Mallaphobe
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]