Capacity

The Picnic Pavilion can host groups up to 50 comfortably with minimal furniture. It is not suitable for gatherings with more than 50 attendees.

Accepted Uses for Bookings

• • Picnics with or without BBQs

• • Community gatherings; (staff gatherings, birthday celebrations, etc)

If you are looking to book this space for a public event, please visit: Host an Event

Power

Power is available and must be reserved ahead of time with the Outdoor Spaces Coordinator.

BBQ Restrictions

• • Users must bring their own BBQ

• • Maximum of two BBQs per reservation

• • Propane fuel only (no charcoal)

• • The booking contact is responsible for ensuring all BBQ-related waste is properly disposed of 

• • The booking contact is responsible for all fire and food safety

CMHC-Granville Island staff and security reserve the right to halt the use of BBQs at any point during a booking due to unsafe conditions. 

Availability

Bookings open in February of each calendar year. Priority is given first to CMHC-Granville Island’s Cultural Partners & Public Programming prior to opening to the public for community bookings.

The Picnic Pavilion cannot be booked for recurring events. 

Contact

Still have questions?

For more information contact: 604-666-1000 or outdoorspaces@granvilleisland.com 

Terms & Conditions

• • Bookings end at 8pm and all activities must be cleared away by this time.

• • The Picnic Pavilion will be provided as is. CMHC-Granville Island provides a sweep of the area prior to a booking, but this cannot always be guaranteed. 

• • The site must be returned to its original condition by the end of the booking.

• • Sound levels must be reasonable and not disturb businesses and nearby residents.

• • Events that exceed continuous sound levels of 70db during daytime hours will be asked to vacate.

• • No alcohol, smoking or cannabis is allowed.

• • Due to the Picnic Pavilion’s proximity to the water park and the Kids Market, events must remain family friendly.

• • Sales of goods or services is not permitted.

• • Events must be contained within the Picnic Pavilion and not block pedestrian pathways or fire lanes.

CMHC-Granville Island reserves the right to halt events that restrict or disrupt normal business activity, safety or enjoyment of Granville Island staff, merchants, and visitors. The above list is only a summary of the full terms and conditions of use. A full terms and conditions list will be provided upon the event’s approval.