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The Lantern City

Ocean Artworks - Covered outdoor public space & pavillion Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Let’s hop into a colourful and bright new year with LunarFest! CMHC is partnering with the Asian-Canadian Special Events Association for this year’s Lunar New Year celebrations, to bring The Lantern City to Granville Island. In the fourth year of this city-wide project, with Granville Island’s support, the Asian-Canadian Special Events Association will be creating […]

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LunarFest Vancouver

Ocean Artworks - Covered outdoor public space & pavillion Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Brand new this year, LunarFest Vancouver is moving their Lunar New Year Celebrations to Granville Island – Ocean Artworks and will host cultural activities on the weekends, free to the public, from Jan 21-Feb 21. Activities will range from craft workshops to music performances. More information will be posted on their website in the coming […]

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North Shore Celtic Ensemble: Vancouver Fiddle Summit

Public Market Courtyard Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The North Shore Celtic Ensemble is a dynamic community of young musicians from North Vancouver, Canada. The Ensemble brings raw energy and a whole new style to the Vancouver music scene. What started as Celtic is now a spirited no-boundaries exploration of music that inspires all those who participate. This ensemble, comprised of musicians from […]

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Hope for Healing Art Installation

Behind the Waterfront Theatre on Cartwright Street Vancouver, BC, Canada

Tracey-Mae Chambers is a Métis installation artist, a member of the Métis Nation of Ontario, who travels through Canada and the USA creating site specific art installations at residential school historical sites, cultural centres, museums, art galleries and other public spaces. ​The goal of these works is to broach the subject of decolonization with viewers and staff. The […]

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Heidelberg Materials Granville Island Open House

Ocean Concrete Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Get up close to the Giants and explore the inner workings of a Concrete Plant! Heidelberg Materials is celebrating over 100 years on Granville Island! Get up close to the Giants and explore the inner workings of a concrete plant during our Annual Open House! Join us for live music, big trucks, plant tours, face […]

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On the Rise – Presented by Jade Music Festival and CMHC

Public Market Courtyard Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

On the Rise, presented by Jade Music Festival and CMHC-Granville Island, is a free pop-up music concert in the Public Market Courtyard. Come on out on May 20 for an afternoon of music featuring local singer-songwriter Van Lefan; DJ Chip$ and her creative mix of Chinese-language music; and multilingual musicians Sophie Yung and Iris Lee. […]

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Vancouver International Children’s Festival

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Enjoy spectacular performances from around the globe for kids and families of all ages at the Vancouver International Children’s Festival. The 2023 Festival will offer a mix of in-person (on Granville Island) and Online Performances featuring circus arts, puppetry, theatre, dance, music and lots of arts activities created just for children.

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Vancouver International Jazz Festival

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Coastal Jazz returns to Granville Island this summer! As one of Canada's premier jazz festivals, this year's event promises to be an extraordinary experience for both seasoned jazz aficionados and newcomers alike. Spanning multiple venues across the city, the festival offers an extensive lineup of internationally acclaimed artists, emerging talents, and local jazz legends. There […]

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Southern Resident Killer Whale Outreach

Foreshore Park Vancouver, BC, Canada

Join the Parks Canada Southern Resident Killer Whale Outreach team to learn all about Southern Resident Killer Whales, the ocean ecosystem, and actions we can take to help protect them. Are you a paddler or boater? Stop by to learn about safe boating around marine mammals. You can find them in the park at the […]

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Indian Summer Festival

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Join us for an extraordinary journey into the realms of inter/dependence at the 13th Annual Indian Summer Festival, set to take place from July 6-16th in Vancouver. Prepare to immerse yourself in a distilled, powerful lineup of ten unforgettable events that will challenge the very notion of individual autonomy. Granville Island Events: Opening Party: Inter/dependence […]

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Sunset Dragonboat and Saturday Dragonboat Drop in Sessions

False Creek Racing Canoe Club Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

For the first time, False Creek Racing Canoe Club is offering a fun way for youth and adults to stay active in our Sunset Drop-in or Saturday Drop-in Dragon Boat Sessions! We will be on beautiful False Creek in a safe and fun environment learning the technique of dragon boat paddling during a picturesque sunset! […]

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New Works: All Over the Map

Picnic Pavilion 267 Old Bridge Walk, Vancouver, BC, Canada

New Works proudly presents All Over the Map, a free series of outdoor dance and music performances which will take place on Granville Island this summer! In partnership with CMHC Granville Island, New Works brings this annual series back to Granville Island for another summer of rich, joyful movement and sound. This year, they will […]

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