People walking on Granville Street during a festival

Granville Street Pedestrian Zone

Granville Street Pedestrian Zone extended to September 7, 2026.

Learn more about the extension

Help shape the future of Granville Street

Together with Downtown VAN, we’re gathering feedback through public and business surveys, transportation and transit data, and input from partners. The feedback will help inform the long-term vision of the Granville Street Plan and potential future pedestrian zones on Granville Street and across Vancouver.

Share your feedback through our public survey, open June 11 to September 7, 2026.

Take our survey

This summer, we have partnered with the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association (Downtown VAN) to transform Granville Street into a vibrant pedestrian zone from June 11 to September 7, 2026. This work aligns with the vision set by the Granville Street Plan to establish the Granville Entertainment District as a people-first destination. 

The Granville Street Pedestrian Zone welcomes residents and visitors to a people-first street that:

  • Supports local businesses
  • Creates a dynamic, family-friendly destination space
  • Showcases Vancouver and enhances the tournament experience

What's happeningGranville Street Pedestrian Zone extended

On July 2, 2026 City Council voted to extend the Granville Street Pedestrian Zone until September 7, 2026.

During this time, vehicles and buses will remain re-routed to Howe and Seymour Streets until September 11, 2026. Granville Street will reopen to vehicles and transit starting September 12, 2026.  Learn more about traffic access and impacts

Downtown Vancouver BIA will continue to provide additional programming and activities on Granville Street following the FIFA World Cup 2026™ tournament. Learn more about programing and activities on Granville Street

About the Granville Street Pedestrian Zone

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Water Street Pedestrian Zone

We’re temporarily turning Water Street into a vibrant, people-friendly pedestrian zone.

Granville Street Planning

We're developing a new vision to help re-establish Granville as an exciting, welcoming, safe, and inclusive downtown destination.

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