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10 things to do at Winterruption on Granville Island

Winterruption is back for its 10th year on Granville Island! Vancouverites and visitors alike are invited to take a February break from the cold, grey winter for a burst of colourful art, music and dance - this year, with a Brazilian flaire! Check ou
Bob Kronbauer
Bob Kronbauer
Winterruption is back for its 10th year on Granville Island! Vancouverites and visitors alike are invited to take a February break from the cold, grey winter for a burst of colourful art, music and dance - this year, with a Brazilian flaire! Check out some of the great activities going on this year from February 19-22. Find out more at www.winterruption.com.

Top 10 things to do at Winterruption

By Vancouver Is Awesome.

Celebrate 10 years of Granville Island's Winterruption with this handy guide of things to do at this year’s festival. Feb 19 - 22.

  • Giants

    By Vancouver Is Awesome.

    Marvel at Giants – a 360 degree, 23,500 sq ft painting on Ocean Construction’s six gigantic silos. Free all day, from the street or False Creek.

  • Grey City (Cidade Cinza)

    By Vancouver Is Awesome.

    Grey City tells the compelling creative resistance movement lead by Brazilian graffiti artists. Runs all weekend - tickets available online or cash at the door.

  • Sustainable Seafood Market Dinner

    By Vancouver Is Awesome.

    Edible Canada and David Suzuki Foundation are offering a private multicourse dinner focused on sustainable seafood. Limited to 26 seats. Visit the website to book.

  • Meet your Makers Tour

    By Vancouver Is Awesome.

    Back by popular demand, a behind-the-scenes glimpse and taste of local beer, sake, and spirits, all produced on Granville Island. Tickets available here.

  • The Performance Works Music Series

    By Vancouver Is Awesome.

    Presented by Coastal Jazz. Enjoy live music all weekend including guitarist-singer-percussionist Celso Machado, The Ballantynes, and many more. (Some events free).

  • Yarn-aments & Yarn-imals craft at MAKE!

    By Vancouver Is Awesome.

    Yarn’s not just for sweaters as the creative crew at MAKE will show you in this free event. Take home a one-of-a-kind yarn creation like a window ornament.

  • One-man Star Wars Trilogy

    By Vancouver Is Awesome.

    Hailed by the Chicago Sun Times, Charles Ross performs the entire original Star Wars Trilogy in 60 minutes. Get tickets at www.vancouverfringe.com.

  • Face Painting

    By Vancouver Is Awesome.

    Get your face painting ideas ready and illuminate your face with art. Fun for both parents and kids, enjoy this free event that runs all Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm.

  • Granville Island Market Tour

    By Vancouver Is Awesome.

    Tours start at Edible Canada. Includes 20 tastings, 10 stories, and 2 hours of Canadian delight. To book a tour, visit foodietours.ca. Hurry, event sells fast.

  • Donut Spectacular

    By Vancouver Is Awesome.

    Love Lee’s Donuts on Granville Island? Try donuts made exclusively for Winterruption that’ll launch your palette from winter into spring.

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