Masks are again MANDATORY in the Public Market and ALL indoor spaces
Bridges Restaurant – A new era for this iconic Granville Island restaurant
There is no restaurant in Vancouver more iconic than Bridges… Opened in 1980, the stories its walls could tell, and the stories they will continue to tell, as owner Daniel Frankel prepares to take Bridges Restaurant to a whole new future this fall. In 2018, with a 40 year lease about to expire, Daniel Frankel, […]
Granville Island kindly asks you to continue wearing a mask
At Granville Island we strongly recommend that masks continue to be worn in all indoor spaces. As the Public Market increases capacity, we ask you to please wear a mask if you have not had both your vaccines. Individual merchant’s shops, studios and restaurants may continue to make masks mandatory in their premises, as many […]
Live events return to Granville Island
A number of live events are returning to Granville Island this summer, along with hybrid events, some excellent virtual events, podcasts and interactive activities for children. For a complete list of events please go to our events page here. We are especially excited to see the Arts Club Theatre in rehearsal for their first show […]
Artist: Xwalacktun O.B.C. (born Rick Harry) National Indigenous Peoples History Month
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 traditional territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations. #NIHM2021 Artist: Xwalacktun O.B.C. (born Rick […]
Artists: James Harry & Lauren Brevner – National Indigenous Peoples History Month
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 traditional territory of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations. #NIHM2021 Artists: James Harry & Lauren […]
Granville Island installs “Seabins” to fight ocean plastic pollution
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 waters each year by water treatment plants, polluting our surrounding watersheds. That’s why we’re partnering with Swim Drink Fish, and the […]
Honouring the 215 children at Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation
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, you will have read about the abhorrent news of the buried remains of 215 children, some as young as three years old, that were found at […]
New restaurant to open on Granville Island
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 former location of Edible Canada, Alimentaria Mexicana will offer an expansive, multifaceted concept featuring a licensed dine-in cantina and patio, take-out […]
Mother’s Day on Granville Island
When we think May, we think bees, sunshine, flowers, and of course, Mothers. A month that is full of new births in nature is the perfect month to celebrate all the mothers, and mother figures in our lives. Like a number of us, we will have to express our appreciation to our loved ones from […]
Bill Reid, the Granville Island years
Bill Reid (1920-1998) Bill Reid’s “The Spirit of Haida Gwaii: The Jade Canoe” was carved right here in Ocean Artworks on Granville Island between 1990 and 1993. It was later cast in bronze, finished with a jade green patina and installed in the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in 1994. Mr. Reid, an acclaimed Haida master […]
Granville Island, a Destination without the Journey
With travel restricted, many of us are dreaming of a getaway to a destination of waterfront dining, ocean views, and unique shopping and experiences. Quite frankly, we just want to get out of the house! Well, all that, and more, is right here in Vancouver. From renting water crafts, kayaks and standup paddle boards, our […]
Vancouver’s first pet bakery is on Granville Island
The Pet Treatery opened Vancouver’s first pet bakery 1985 in the red caboose (an old train caboose, remnant from Granville Island’s industrial past) beside the Kid’s Market. The bakery creates artisanal, hand crafted treats for the animal community. Owner, Stuart, focuses on developing delicious recipes that combine much needed functionality with all natural, human-grade ingredients, […]
