Category: Blog
3rd Annual Cask and BBQ Patio Party
Wednesday May 23rd at 5:00pm Ticket price is $23.00 plus tax and includes a BBQ Buffet and 2 glasses of the cask ale… tickets can be purchased directly from the restaurant prior to the event
Read morePelican Bay Spring Tasting – An evening of Wine & Tapas
Pelican Bay Spring Tasting – An evening of Wine & Tapas Tuesday May 29th 5-8pm at the Dockside Restaurant Complementary appetizers will be provided courtesy of the culinary team at Dockside Restaurant Free return shuttle service directly from the Coal Harbour Liquor Store to the Dockside Restaurant on Granville Island starting at 4:45pm and running [...]
Read moreDockside Legendary Jazz & Blues Brunch is back
Dockside Legendary Jazz & Blues Brunch continues… Due to the enormous popularity of the Sunday Jazz & Blues Brunch, we are continuing it in the New Year! All your favourite entertainers will continue with their weekly live sets during our fabulous Sunday Brunches. Stay tuned for our updated dates & be sure to make your [...]
Read moreWaking up on Granville Island: Sue Frause, Seattle Travel Examiner
This past weekend, Seattle Travel Examiner writer Sue Frause wrote a review on the Granville Island Hotel. Sue is an award-winning freelance writer and photographer whose travel features appear in numerous newspapers, magazines and online publications. She’s also an on-air contributor to Around the World Travel Radio and writes a blog about all things Canadian [...]
Read moreEscape to bliss on Granville Island this Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, get away from the stress of the City with a blissful couples spa, hotel and dining package on Granville Island. Calixica Holistic Spa Boutique, the Granville Island Hotel and Dockside Restaurant have combined to bring you a romantic, relaxing escape featuring a rejuvenating couples spa treatment, a night in a luxurious water [...]
Read moreThe Truth about January…
Dear Vancouver, For most people in this city the start of a New Year is marked on the often cool, and/or wet morning of the first day of January. Not so for the restaurant workers of this town. No, for us the start of a New Year is marked by a different climactic event…an event [...]
Read moreIt’s Back – Shop & Stay at the GI Hotel
Back by Popular Demand -Shop & Stay Granville Island Package: Starting to think about Christmas Shopping? Wanting that perfect gift? Search no further, Granville Island is the home of the unique gift! With so many shops, galleries, restaurant, and theatres there is something for everyone on your list. Let the Granville Island Hotel make it [...]
Read moreHappy Easter! Don’t Miss our Easter Buffet
Family Traditions Easter Brunch at Dockside Restaurant – Sunday, April 24th It’s not too late to treat your family to a very special Easter this year! The Family Traditions Easter Brunch at Dockside Restaurant features our always popular and impressive Chef’s Grand Brunch Buffet with special Easter Dessert Buffet & Chocolate Fountain. New this year [...]
Read moreVCBW ticket sales event kickoff at the Dockside Restaurant Thursday
Special pre-purchase of tickets for signature events available! The Dockside Restaurant at the Granville Island Hotel is proud to host the Vancouver Craft Beer Week signature event ticket sales kickoff this Thursday, March 31st from 6-9pm. The nine VCBW signature events are the cornerstones of Vancouver Craft Beer Week and are expected to sell out [...]
Read moreWinter on Granville Island …. A Poem by Bryan Cook
Being located on Granville Island, the hotel is surrounded by such a strong and vibrant art community. With artists, thespians, and musicians, the island offers something for everyone. The hotel is very proud to say that we are also the occasional dwelling of a poet. Below is a poem written by our hotel guest Mr. [...]
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