Granville Island is one of Vancouver’s popular attractions, with its public market, artisan studios and entertainment venues. But for those who visit, work and live on the island have found the vehicle congestion worsening, now leading to an extension of paid parking and price increases.
As of Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 the following parking changes come into effect. From May 1st through September 30th, prices are $3.00 CAD an hour between 9:00 am-6:00 pm, then $1.00 CAD an hour 6:00 pm-10:00 pm Monday-Friday; $5.00 CAD an hour between 9:00 am-6:00 pm, then $1.00 CAD an hour between 6:00 pm-10:00 pm Saturday-Sunday. From October 1st through April 30th, prices are $2.00 CAD an hour between 9:00 am-6:00 pm, then $1.00 CAD an hour between 6:00 pm-10:00 pm Monday-Friday; $4.00 CAD an hour between 9:00 am-6:00 pm, then $1.00 CAD an hour between 6:00 pm-10:00 pm Saturday-Sunday.
Drivers can purchase parking in 15-minute, 30-minute or one hour increments from parking meters or using mobile apps PayByPhone, Honk Mobile, ParkMobile, and ZipBy.
Currently, visitors can park their vehicles for free before paid parking takes effect at 11:00 am, seven days a week. Current prices are $2.00 CAD an hour Monday-Friday, $3.00 CAD on Saturday-Sunday, all between the hours of 11:00 am-6:00 pm.
There are plenty of alternate ways to see Granville Island that don’t require a car. TransLink’s 50 bus stops at West 2nd Avenue and Anderson Street, right at the entrance. Take advantage of the a nice stroll along the seawall (locals wear jackets when the weather is inclement), or hop on the False Creek Ferries or AquaBus that ply the waters of False Creek.
Source: Granville Island
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