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GRANVILLE ISLAND'S OUTDOOR PUBLIC SPACES
phone: 604-687-3005
email: giculturalsociety@telus.net


OVERVIEW
If you are a Cultural Partner, please visit the CMHC-Granville Island website to request your booking.

Specific outdoor locations are available for performances or events on Granville Island. Those include Public Market Courtyard, Triangle Square, Ocean Art Works, the Amphitheatre at Ron Basford Park and the Picnic Pavilion next to the Waterpark. Specific guidelines and priorities for space use exist for each location.

Performance/Event producers requesting the use of any of the above mentioned outdoor locations must receive written approval from the Granville Island Cultural Society prior to their event.


GUIDELINES:
1. Priority for available space for outside groups is given to non-profit groups providing a performance or event that falls within the priorities of CMHC-Granville Island's public programming department's mandate.
2. Spaces may not be used for commercial purposes such as outdoor markets or fundraisers where the public is charged admission.
3. Performers/Events may not advertise, endorse or promote products or sponsors without advance written permission.
4. Granville Island reserves the right to remove any sign, banner or display that interferes with pedestrian or traffic circulation, or regular business activity.
5. Any booking request may be refused based on possible interference with activity or businesses on Granville Island, or if the proposed activity is not deemed to be in keeping with Granville Island's public events and programming priorities.
6. Any event or performance may be halted if the business, safety or enjoyment of Granville Island merchants, customers or visitors is restricted or disrupted.
7. No merchandise or products may be sold or distributed without advance written permission.
8. Performances/events should be directed to a family audience and must refrain from offensive conduct or language.
9. Performances/events must abide by the City of Vancouver noise bylaw.
10. Performance/event organizers are responsible for providing, setting up and striking all required materials, props, tents etc.
11. Performances/events may occur only in the location and time designated in the written approval notice.
12. Specific guidelines for use of the Picnic Pavilion and Amphitheatre are available for download at the top of this page.
13. GICS reserves the right to modify these guidelines at any time.