Turkey Trot
October 13
Time to work off that gravy from last night – or make room in your belly for tonight’s turkey feast – either way, a 10 km run will do you good! The 10th Annual Turkey Trot will be taking place Thanksgiving Monday, starting on Granville Island, winding its way around False Creek, and ending at the same spot. Even if you don’t feel like running, stop by to watch the fun, and bring a donation for the Vancouver Food Bank; last year’s trot brought in 2,000 pounds of food and almost $5,000 in cash donations! For more information, visit www.turkeytrot.ca or call 604-816-1730.
Vancouver International Writers and Readers Festival
October 21 – 26
Whether you're an avid reader, an aspiring poet or a self-styled wordsmith - or all three - you don't want to miss this year's Writer's Festival. Mingle and interact with some of the most acclaimed writers from across Canada and around the world. This year's festival will welcome more than 35 internationally-renowned and undiscovered authors for a six-day "World of Words" on Granville Island. The Vancouver International Writers Festival is one of North America's premiere literary events, and has hosted such literary luminaries as Margaret Atwood, John Irving and JK Rowling. Popular events at the Festival include the Literary Cabaret, the Poetry Bash and the Sunday Brunch. For more information, visit www.writersfest.bc.ca.
Various locations around Granville Island
GIBCA Oktoberfest
October 15
GIBCA Oktoberfest Fund Raising Party at the Granville Island Brewery Taproom on October 15th from 6:30 - 9:30. Free Smokies and Veggie Dogs for all! Silent Auction with great stuff from Granville Island Merchants, a 50/50 draw and more! Tickets available at Granville Island Brewery or at the door. All are welcome!
4 & 25
Guest Expert Series
Pop into Light House Sustainable Building Centre and learn how to make your life a little greener. Guest Experts in October include Jessica Wooliams, an expert on pursuing sustainability in the built environment, and Clifton Schooley, an expert in rammed earth building materials. For more information, visit www.sustainablebuildingcentre.com, or call 604-682-5960.
Light House Sustainable Building Centre
Pumpkin Spice Donuts at Lee's Donuts: October 1-31
A Granville Island Autumn Tradition!
Every October the donut masters at Lee's create their Pumpkin Spice Donut. Made with real pumpkin and a secret blend of spices, these tasty treats disappear at the end of October, don't miss out!
Chef Guided Granville Island Market Experience
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays at 8:30am
Edible BC now offers even more opportunities to tour Granville Island’s Public Market from a chef’s perspective! Due to popular demand tour dates have been expanded to very Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Edible British Columbia's signature tour provides the opportunity for both locals and visitors to learn about and experience BC's most visited and talked about public market. With more than 12.2 million visitors a year, Granville Island can be a very busy place, so let Edible BC teach you the secrets and show you the best places to shop!
Go to www.edible-britishcolumbia.com to find out more information and to book your tour.
