Fruits of My Labour will present new works in an installation of fruit shaped jewellery objects, made from decorative plastic fruit covered in recycled swimsuit lycra, displayed on mirrored surfaces. Documentation of the process, including deconstructing the clothing, creating the jewellery, and placing it on the body will be part of the installation (through sound […]
For the third consecutive year, Latincouver will celebrate Latin American Heritage Month in BC, and we are excited to say that Granville Island will be playing host to many events this year, including the art exhibition Perceptions of Mother Earth and Altar des Muertos in Ocean Artworks. Learn about and enjoy Latin American history and […]
Día de Muertos is a remembrance celebration of our dearly departed, the Altar de Muertos being the most important element. We are teaming up with Granville Island and setting up a beautiful altar commemorating this beautiful tradition celebrated in some Latin American Countries like Mexico, Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala and Peru. The public will be able […]
Words shape our world: they can delight, inspire, provoke, comfort and unite—as do the authors, journalists and poets who wield them. The Vancouver Writers Festival, which runs from October 18 to 24, encourages readers of all ages to explore the power of storytelling, and books, through dozens of events with local and international writers. This […]
‘A Beacon of Light’ adds colour and light to the Courtyard of the Public Market. This 12-pointed, 22-foot-tall illuminated star shines bright enough to be spotted from the West End. Alongside this is the 14-foot-tall ‘Alder Bay Star’ which dazzles as it hangs off Granville Island’s furthest point of land, and a canopy of lights […]
Vancouver Skateboard Coalition and Granville Island presents All Aboard 2021, a two-day family friendly celebration of skateboard community and culture. All Aboard brings together diverse groups within Vancouver including all-women’s skateboard organizations, adult beginner skateboarders, children’s groups, BIPOC and LGBTQ skateboarding community. Following the success of the All Aboard event in 2019 and the limited […]
Meet the makers, support local businesses, and get your holiday shopping done! Amy Stewart, Shira Gold, and Banquet Workshop will be opening their doors to invite you in from 11am-6pm. Propellor Studios, Kasama Chocolate, i.e. creative artworks, New Leaf Editions, Craft Council BC, and more businesses* along Cartwright St. will also be hosting open houses. […]
After an absence of almost 2 years due to the pandemic, Granville Island is excited to welcome back our much-missed Day Vendors for the holiday season! From December 6th to January 3rd, they will be occupying two spaces in the Net Loft formerly occupied by Maiwa Design and Mia Bella, and one in the Public […]
Join us for a fun-filled, laughter-laced improvised twist of a holiday TV variety show. The Improv Centre’s “Holiday Special” comes to you complete with larger-than-life personalities, special guest appearances, music, merry mayhem and more! Visit our website for show times and ticket information.
The critically acclaimed festive hit by Olivier Award-winning playwright Mike Bartlett is a narrative about generational divides. Andy loves nostalgic television, pints down at the pub, and listening to the whole album from beginning to end. His daughter, Maya, wears good shoes, likes good arguments, and has a secret plan to bring down the government. […]
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 […]
The Winter Solstice Lantern Festival is now in its 28th year and celebrates Vancouver’s diverse multicultural heritage, bringing together people from neighbourhoods around Vancouver. This year’s festival will consist of virtual, live-stream, and in-person events. Video and Live-stream Festival Components Throughout December lantern making and other instructional videos will be available on the Secret Lantern […]
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.
