Around town: Vancouver has extended the Granville Street pedestrian zone through summer, with the city council approving a $4.75M investment to keep part of the street car-free for 7 weeks after FIFA.
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What's happening near Granville
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Tour for Farsi Speakers
Ferry Building Gallery | West Vancouver — Tour for Farsi Speakers: Saturday, July 18, 3 p.m.
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ArtSpeaks at Harmony Arts Festival
Ferry Building Gallery | West Vancouver — | ArtSpeaksArtSpeaks at Harmony Arts FestivalJuly 31 - August 9 ArtSpeaks takes place in a large tent just west of the Ferry Building Gallery on the Ambleside waterfront at the Harmony Arts Festival from Friday, July 31, to Sunday, August 9.
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Horse Opera
Squarerigger Pub — Horse Opera · Show starts 8:00 PM · Live Music
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Johnny & the Walkers
Squarerigger Pub — Johnny & the Walkers · Show starts 8:00 PM · Live Music
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Daily Happy Hour
Squarerigger Pub — Daily happy hour deals. The perfect excuse to start your evening right.
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Live Music Nights
Squarerigger Pub — Live Music every Friday · Shows start 8:00 PM
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Karaoke with Tracey
Squarerigger Pub — Karaoke with Tracey · Starting at 7:30 PM
What it's like to live here
Read the neighbourhood like a local: daily errands, green space, housing, and the current pulse around Granville.
Daily errands293 nearby
Food, coffee, shopping and everyday stops mapped from local business data.
Walkable core221 close-by
Places within roughly a 15-minute walk of the neighbourhood centre.
Green space80 parks & trails
Parks, trails and outdoor stops nearby that shape the week-to-week feel.
What Scout's hearing around the neighbourhood
Updated July 11, 2026
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Local news
Recent headlines from around Granville.
A man faces assault charges after disrupting the Granville pedestrian zone, and Vancouver police arrested him following several complaints. The pedestrian zone remains car-free for the summer, and record cruise ship season along with the new zone are helping Gastown compete with Granville. A local event, the 2026 Kitsilano Pool - Length Swim Session, is also taking place.
Curated by TinyLocalAdventure from local news sources · Updated July 8, 2026 · AI-assisted summary. Headlines below link to the original reporting.
Metro Vancouverites positive on FIFA World Cup, keeping Granville pedestrian zone: poll | Daily Hive | Urbanized - Daily HiveIt’ll cost $5 million to keep Granville Street car-free this summer. But where will it go? - CBCMan who disrupted Granville pedestrian party zone faces assault charge - Vancouver SunVancouver Extends Granville Street Pedestrian Zone to Labour Day; Here's What the Nearly $5M Will Pay For - 604 NowMan charged with assault following two incidents in Granville Pedestrian Zone - North Shore Daily PostMan charged with assault following "several incidents" in Granville Street Pedestrian Zone - Anywhere Vancouver
Local signals
What changed around Granville
Openings, roadwork, civic decisions, development and public-space updates classified from recent source-linked local coverage.
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The quick read
What is happening in Granville this week?
Granville has 30 current event listings. Current picks include The North Face Trail Series x Slowpokes Vancouver, Unwind & Weave: Ivy Removal and Basket Making, Carnaval del Sol 2026 | 1-Day Pass (July 11 OR 12).
What can families do in Granville?
Family-coded listings near Granville include VFS Summer Intensives: Film Production JULY 13 - 17, 2026. Check each event page for time, venue, price, parking, and local notes.
What is a good date-night idea in Granville?
For a date night near Granville, start with Matcha Latte Art Throwdown! by Peace & Culture Coffee X Ichiyo's Matcha Bar, Rooftop Sunset Sessions, KISSING BOOTH: An All Trans Woman Showcase, then use the Eat & Drink guide for coffee, dinner, or a nearby stop.
What local news matters around Granville right now?
A man faces assault charges after disrupting the Granville pedestrian zone, and Vancouver police arrested him following several complaints. The pedestrian zone remains car-free for the summer, and record cruise ship season along with the new zone are helping Gastown compete with Granville. A local event, the 2026 Kitsilano Pool - Length Swim Session, is also taking place.
What is Granville good for day to day?
Granville has 152 food and drink places in the current Tiny Local Adventure map, plus current event and local-news signals when available.
What are homes like in Granville right now?
Tiny Local Adventure currently sees 41 home listings in or near Granville, with a median asking price around $819,000.
Is Granville a good place to live?
Granville has 152 places to eat, and 141 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. There are 59 homes currently for sale here. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.
What are homes like in Granville?
There are 59 homes for sale in and around Granville, priced from $2,500 to $35,990,000 (median about $799,000). See the Homes page for current listings.
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What is there to do in Granville?
Granville has 0 parks and green spaces, 152 places to eat, and landmarks like Victory Square Cenotaph. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.
Where should I park in Granville?
Most of Granville is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.
How do I get to Granville?
Granville sits in Granville, British Columbia, reachable by car or by the local trails for cyclists.
Can I see homes for sale in Granville?
Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Granville, and can connect you with a local agent.