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Book an Outdoor Space

There are two outdoor locations on Granville Island that may be booked for public use: the Picnic Pavilion and Ron Basford Park.
Applications for the Public Market Courtyard are temporarily unavailable due to staff capacity. Please email outdoorspaces@granvilleisland.com to inquire about your event (ie. choirs, school bands, music collectives)

PiCNIC pavilion

The Picnic Pavilion is a covered area located near the entrance to Granville Island beside the pond.
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Ron Basford park

The Amphitheatre at Ron Basford Park is a public, open space located behind the grassy hill off Cartwright Street, between Performance Works and the Granville Island Hotel.
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public market courtyard

The Public Market Courtyard is an open area on the north side of the Public Market overlooking False Creek.
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Granville Island is managed by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).