National Indigenous Peoples Day 2024
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On June 21, we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day dedicated to honouring the cultures, heritage, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. This day falls within […]
Red Dress Day Project 2024
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May 5 is a day to honour the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2 Spirit individuals of Canada, and support Indigenous communities that continue to suffer due to […]
Vancouver Sun Run 2024: Getting to Granville Island on Vancouver Sun Run Morning
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The 40TH annual Vancouver Sun Run will take place in the streets of downtown Vancouver on Sunday morning, April 21st. In 2023 the Vancouver Sun Run attracted 36,600 participants – […]
Granville Island Partners with Rabbit Rescue
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Granville Island partners with rabbit rescue to rehome domestic animals abandoned in local park. No rabbits euthanized. An agreement with Rabbitats, a registered, lisenced rabbit rescue, control & management non-profit, […]
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2023
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September 30 is the 3rd National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, as well as Orange Shirt Day across Canada. It is a day to honour and remember the First Nations, […]
The Public Market’s 44th Anniversary!
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Happy 44th birthday to the Granville Island Public Market! On July 12, 1979, the Public Market opened it’s doors for the first time with 21 tenants. It was an immediate […]
Asian Heritage Month 2023
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May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, made so officially as a result of the Honourable Dr. Vivienne Poy’s motion in 2001 in the Canadian Senate. On Granville Island, we […]
We’re launching an Open Alcohol Consumption Pilot!
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A burger and a beer, a lobster roll and a Pinot Gris, even a charcuterie board with a gin and tonic – the choice is yours, and now you can […]
Long weekend kick off to summer on Granville Island
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This weekend, take in the sites and sounds, taste the fresh & local, and experience summer with many of Granville Island seasonal events and services opening. Kids Splash Park – […]
Red Dress Day Project
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This Red Dress Day Project is a collaboration between Chepximiya Siyam/Chief Janice George and Granville Island. Chepximiya has used red fabric in a two-dimensional design that evokes missing women, who […]
Transportation Updates on Granville Bridge – City of Vancouver
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A message from the City of Vancouver, February 2023: We are pleased to share that the City will begin work this month to upgrade the Granville Bridge to create a […]
Black History Month 2023
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February is Black History Month in Canada, and as a place that is known for its culture and diversity, Granville Island feels it’s important to honour and celebrate Black Canadians. […]
Vancouver Writers Festival: Equity and Accessibility
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Vancouver Writers Festival: Equity and Accessibility 2022 marks the 35th anniversary of the Vancouver Writers Festival. Inaugurated in 1988, the festival has presented multiple award-winning writers from across Canada and […]