24 Hours on Granville Island

24 HOURS ON

GRANVILLE ISLAND

Open 7 days a week and year round, Granville Island’s Public Market is a favourite of tourists and locals alike. Across from the market is the Net Loft with one-of-a- kind shops, visit the Dundarave Print Shop & Gallery.

Tucked away in a small building by the wharf, the Silk Weaving Studio showcases their colourful and luxurious textiles in an inviting space. Visit the eclectic Niche Art Gallery next door, a collective of local artists handcrafting a fascinatng range of unique artworks.

On Duranleau Street is Ukama Gallery exhibiting and selling original sculpted stoneworks from Zimbabwean artists. Sculptures are housed alongside a collection of works by local and international artists. Nearby the Karen Cooper Gallery features the artist’s own captivating photographic works of breathtaking natural scenes.

Stop by the studio at Zadel Jewellery where artists create beautiful classic pieces for above and beyond quality.

Don’t miss the Charlene Long and Sita Fine Jewelry studios. Best to call ahead to ensure the artists are in. Enjoy dinner at the Dockside Restaurant & Brewery on the waterfront patio or dining room and spend the night at the Granville Island Boutique Hotel.

Just outside of the city centre, surrounded by the seawall and nestled under the Granville Street Bridge is Vancouver’s epicenter of artisanal craft and artistry. A veritable mecca of high-end, artist-run studios. Astounding craftsmanship defines every artisan working on the island. You’ll discover everything from hand-crafted heirloom functional art - from brooms and umbrellas that you’ll want to display between use, to extravagant hand-woven silk designs, one of a kind jewelry, textiles, iron sculpture, pottery, woodwork, leathercraft, handmade instruments, live glassblowing, artisanal sake, and fine craftsmanship of all varieties.

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Accompanying the vibrant art offerings are several performance venues and theatres - plan to visit one of Granville Island’s many stages and experience unique theatre and musical events and performance experiences year round. Special events like the Vancouver International Children’s Festival and a year-round children’s market add to the fun for families visiting the island. The well-known Granville Island Market is home to a rotating cast of vendors, including artisans in all media from wearable art, to functional pottery, artisanal jewelery, and other craft creators. The market also houses a popular and unique food court featuring international fare.

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art and nature collide on vancouver’s north shore

When it comes to rugged beauty and outdoor adventure, Vancouver’s North Shore will take your breath away every time. When it comes to art and culture, however, there may be no better time to explore this region’s diverse array of inspiring offerings than right now. Come for a visit, or stay for an unforgettable getaway to take in all this defining region has to offer.

Explore reimagined art and historical exhibits at the newly-unveiled MONOVA in The Shipyards District. Tour the rich, indigenous art scene through the paintings, sculpture and exquisite jewelry of the Inuit Gallery, and experience the work of world-renowned and emerging talents at The Polygon Gallery.

There is truly “nowhere better-natured” than Vancouver’s North Shore. Dive into the vibrant cultural gifts it has to offer, and you’ll discover a world that far exceeds its own reputation, and never fails to disappoint.

Did you know?

The North Shore Culture Compass is an ongoing project to highlight and preserve the distinct cultural assets of the North Shore region through cultural mapping. With the Compass as your guide, you can experience the events, art, and historical spaces representing all of the North Shore’s vibrant communities.