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Granville Island’s Alimentaria Mexicana and non-for-profit arts organization, Paradise Cultural Society, present Paradise Island: Vol. 2: a summer series of open-air events featuring worldclass DJs and musicians. The performances will highlight avant-garde electronic, world, and ambient music, alongside thoughtfully curated food and beverage offerings from Alimentaria Mexicana. Supporting artists will include members from Vancouver’s own Pacific Rhythm, Paradise, Mood Hut crews and more. Entry by RSVP only.
Join us Saturday, August 9 from 1–4 PM outside the CCBC Shop & Gallery on Granville Island for a special live demonstration by textile artist Eleanor Hannan. Eleanor’s work blends hand embroidery, drawing, and narrative composition to create expressive textile portraits and story-rich surfaces. Come watch her stitching process in action and learn more about how she brings stories to life through thread.
Join us Saturday, August 2 from 1–4 PM outside the CCBC Shop & Gallery on Granville Island for a special live demonstration by woodturner Michael Hamilton-Clark. Michael creates beautifully turned wood pieces, intended to be both useful and pleasing to the eye. Watch him in action on the lathe, ask questions, and learn more about the craft of woodturning from an experienced maker.
Join us Saturday, July 26 from 1–4 PM outside the Craft Council of BC Shop & Gallery on Granville Island for a special live demonstration by metal jewellery artist Marian De Gier! Marian’s bold and playful pieces reflect her passion for vibrant, wearable art. Watch her transform metal into striking forms and see her unique design process unfold in real time.
In addition to the canoe carving demos, Canoe Culture organizers will be hosting pop-up artisan market featuring a variety of talented Indigenous crafters and makers, curated by the Canoe Cultures organizers.
Canoe Cultures is a local community organization that celebrates resiliency by bringing forth the War Canoe as a vessel which carries gifts forward for future generations. Carvers from Squamish and Snuneymuxw First Nations honour the strong cultural connection the canoe has to the lands and the waters. Carvers will be working on their newest design, a cedar strip 6-person war canoe. They will also be working on paddles and other associated artwork. The experience of crafting a dugout from a massive single red cedar log or red cedar strip is a rare opportunity as there are few canoe carvers left in Canada to pass the knowledge on to their communities. As part of the Canoe Culture Program, Lead Carver Mike Billy Sr. addresses the cultural transmission of Indigenous knowledge from one generation to the next.
Experience the refined steps of 17th and 18th century dances brought to life through live music at this free outdoor concert that brings the rhythms of history to life.
A lively crew of six artists bringing their unique styles together for a vibrant weekend of art on Granville Island. Expect everything from abstract landscapes to playful mixed media and coastal scenes, something for every art lover. A truly eclectic collection. Free entry, door prizes and great art vibes.
Your go-to list of accessible washrooms, baby change stations, and more across the Island!
Need to take a break during your Granville Island adventure? Whether you’re here for a quick trip to the Public Market, a family-friendly outing, or a full day of exploring shops, studios, performances, and waterfront views, knowing where to find accessible public washrooms and baby change stations can make all the difference.
To help you plan your visit, we’ve put together a quick and easy guide to all the public facilities across Granville Island:
Chain & Forge Plaza
False Creek Community Centre
Kids Market
Net Loft
Public Market
Having these locations in mind can help make your Granville Island experience more comfortable, especially when you’re out with little ones or spending the day exploring all the Island has to offer.
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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.
