FAQs – Prevention & Resources for COVID-19
COVID-19 – Granville Island FAQ Sheet Updated March 14th 2020 The following FAQs and responses represent the best information available at the time of writing. How is CMHC Granville responding to COVID-19 tenant concerns? Some tenants have asked what implications the coronavirus outbreak may have on Granville Island, given discussions of impacts on the global […]
Information about COVID-19
Our visitors’ safety and well being is our highest priority on Granville Island. COVID-19 is being effectively monitored, controlled and treated in British Columbia and Canada. The Public Health Agency of Canada is actively monitoring the situation and working with the World Health Organization and other international partners. As such, the risk of transmission in […]
Monthly Parking Temporary Change: Effective November 12, 2019
Beginning Tuesday, November 12, 2019, Level 3 and 4 of the Old Bridge Street parkade (multi-level) will be blocked off for access for THREE (3) weeks, due to construction at the new Arts Umbrella development attached to the parkade. The two Lower Levels (B1 and B2), Levels 1 (Ground Level) and 2 will still be […]
Granville Island Council Announced
Following a Public Notice of Opportunity, we are pleased to introduce you to the members of the seven person Granville Island’s first Council, who are composed of citizens from the local community who bring combined expertise in the areas of arts & culture, community and government relations, leadership, finance, and property management. The Granville Island […]
Granville Island Farmers Market
The Granville Island Farmer’s Market is back every Thursday from June 9 to September 26, 2019! This year, we’ve made some changes. Moving away from Triangle Square, the Farmer’s Market will now be located in the Chain & Forge, situated under the Granville Street Bridge, across from The Keg. The hours have also changed from […]
Year in Review 2018
Take a look back at the highlights of 2018 and what Granville Island has planned for the future in this 2018 Year in Review. The research paper is often considered an effective tool for challenging students and engaging them in high-level academic work. Although it is disappearing from many high school curricula, replaced by short […]
Come join our volunteer team!
Help us make Granville Island the most inspiring public place in the world! CMHC-Granville Island is assembling a team of year-round volunteer ambassadors to fill roles such as Granville Island Host, Event Volunteer, and Bike Volunteer. One of the biggest difficulties for students is to start writing an essay or any other type of paper. […]
New Parking Management Strategy
As part of Granville Island’s Transportation Strategy, a new parking system for Granville Island has been developed. Granville Island’s new parking system aims to increase parking availability, improve traffic flow, and simplify parking for visitors and tenants. The new parking system will be implemented in summer 2019. Granville Island’s new parking system aims to increase […]
This Fall/Winter Granville Island Adds Two New Pop-Up Vendor Locations
This Fall/Winter you’ll see a few new vendors on Granville Island with three pop-up locations located at 1359 Cartwright Street, 1387 Railspur Alley, and 1494 Old Bridge Street. Check out the dates and vendors below. 1359 Cartwright Street Writers Fest Bookshop: Bookshop supporting the 2019 Vancouver International Writers Festival Open October 21 – 27 Texture […]
Granville Island Transportation Strategy
The Granville Island Transportation Strategy was developed by CMHC–Granville Island to advance the strategy to “Improve Access” to Granville Island, one of the four pillars of Granville Island 2040: Bridging Past & Future, a long-range vision document released in May 2017. The Strategy presents a range of policies that will work in a coordinated fashion […]
Introducing the Granville Island Theatre District
Boca Del Lupo, Carousel Theatre for Young People and CMHC-Granville Island are delighted to announce a new vision for theatre and performance on Granville Island. The Granville Island Theatre District will steward performing arts programming at Performance Works, Festival House and the Waterfront Theatre, effective July 1, 2018. This vision will establish strong artistic identities […]
Old Bridge Street Indoor Parkade Sees Addition of Electric Car Charging Stations
Six Level II 30A car charging stations are now available on the main level of the Old Bridge Street Indoor Lot (previously the Emily Carr Parkade). Users of electric vehicles (including monthly pass holders) will be able to charge their cars for up to a maximum time of 3 hours per day. There is no […]
Reported Bike Thefts on Granville Island Reduced by 70%
Reported Bike Thefts on Granville Island Reduced by 70% Granville Island’s Bicycle Culture and Security Program, a partnership-based initiative first introduced in 2016, has continued to exceed expectations. The program has resulted in a reduction of reported bike thefts over the summer months by more than 70 per cent over two years. Working together with […]
Granville Island 2040: Bridging Past & Future
Improving accessibility, creating a market district, developing a more vibrant arts & innovation sector, and enhancing the public realm are the key recommended strategies of Granville Island 2040: Bridging Past & Future, released by CMHC-Granville Island. The report builds on the success of the past, while offering bold new recommendations that anticipate how Granville Island […]
