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The '''Granville Entertainment District''' is an area in [[Downtown Vancouver]] known for its vast assortment of [[bar (establishment)|bars]] and [[dance club|danceclub]]s and nightlife. The entertainment district centred on a seven-block stretch of the [[Granville Mall (Vancouver)|Granville Mall]] and immediately surrounding streets.
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The '''Granville Entertainment District''' is a neighbourhood in [[Downtown Vancouver]] known for its vast assortment of [[bar (establishment)|bars]], [[dance club|danceclub]]s, [[restaurant]]s, [[nightlife]], and urban adult oriented shops and entertainment. The entertainment district centred on a seven-block stretch of the [[Granville Mall (Vancouver)|Granville Mall]] and surrounding streets.
The Vancouver city council originally came up with the concept of having most of the downtown's drinking establishments centred in one area in the late 1990s. This was in part to help the city rid its image as the "No Fun City". However, the area has become known for its high number of violent incidents, this is in part to the area clubs being able to serve alcohol until 4 a.m. Due the to this and the increase of gang activity in the city many establishments are now participants in the [[BarWatch|Barwatch program]].


==History==
Prior to the establishment of the current Entertainment District, in what is now the Granville Mall was home to a number of [[movie theatre]]s, which gave that stretch of Granville Street the nickname "Theatre Row" for many years. The closure of most of those theatres over the years (and the conversion of some of them into their current nightclub forms), however, has left just one cinema complex still operating in the former Theatre Row area as of July 2007. Those theatres (with alternate names included) were:
[[File:Olymp 31.jpg|thumb|220px|Pedestrians look on as the 2010 Vancouver Olympic festivities spill into Granville Street]]
The city of Vancouver, and subsequently one of its biggest streets, were originally named after [[Granville Leveson-Gower, 2nd Earl Granville|Granville Leveson-Gower]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chai |first=Howard |date=February 2, 2023 |title=The Entire History of Granville Street in Vancouver, and its Future |url=https://storeys.com/vancouver-granville-street-entertainment-district-history-renewal-planning-program/ |access-date=2024-07-13 |website=storeys.com |language=en}}</ref> The city eventually changed its name to Vancouver, but [[Granville Street]] stuck, and the Entertainment District derived its name from being part of the same street.


Prior to the establishment of the Entertainment District, the area was home to a number of [[movie theatre]]s, which gave that stretch of Granville Street the nickname "Theatre Row".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kergin |first=Brendan |date=2023-06-16 |title=Photos: Here's what the Granville strip looked like in the 1960s |url=https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/history/photos-granville-strip-1960s-history-7152441 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=Vancouver Is Awesome |language=en}}</ref>
*'''Capitol''', 820 Granville (1920-1974, 1977-2005 as Capitol 6; demolished for the [http://www.capitolresidences.com/ Capitol Residences] condominium tower)
*'''Caprice''', 965 Granville (1929-1967 as Dominion, 1967-1988 as Downtown, 1992-1999; now the Caprice Nightclub)
*'''Colonial''', 603 Granville (1929-1972; demolished for the second phase of [[Pacific Centre]])
*'''Granville 7''', 855 Granville (1929-1935 as Globe, 1935-1964 as Paradise, 1964-1986 as Coronet, 1987-present; is the last remaining cinema complex on Granville Street. Still under the name Granville 7, currently owned and operated by [[Empire Theatres]].)
*'''Lyric''', 765 Granville (1891 - 1907 as Vancouver Opera House, 1913-1927 Orpheum, 1927-1935 Vancouver Theater, 1939-1947 and 1961-1969, 1947-1960 as International Cinema; demolished to make way for [[Eatons]] Department Store, now location of [[Sears Canada]])
*'''[[Orpheum (Vancouver)|Orpheum]]''', 884 Granville (1927-1975; concert hall and home of the [[Vancouver Symphony Orchestra]] since 1977. Originally built as the New Orpheum)
*'''Paradise''', 919 Granville (1949-1972 and 1984-1989 as Studio, 1972-1978 as Eve, 1979-1981 as Lyric, 1981-1984 as Towne, 1989-1999; now the Tonic Nightclub)
*'''Plaza''', 881 Granville (1934-1935 as the Maple Leaf, 1936-1963, 1988-1991 and 1993-1997, 1963-1987 as Odeon; now the Plaza Nightclub)
*'''Vancouver Centre''', 650 West Georgia at Granville (1977-2002; now used by [http://www.jlsvc.com/aboutjls/campus.asp JLS Business College]) (although officially addressed to West Georgia Street, technically part of Theatre Row due to its proximity with Granville. It basically sat on the site of the Strand and old Birks Building)
*'''Vogue''', 918 Granville (1941-1987; now a live theatre)


In the 1990s, the city created the entertainment district by concentrating most of the city's liquor licenses to a then two-block stretch of Granville Street. Following this, many theatres closed or converted into being more profitable nightclubs.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Atkin |first=John |date=November 2000 |title=What Happened to Theatre Row? |url=https://www.heritagevancouver.org/pdf_newsletter/hvs-news-2000-10-screen.pdf |work=Heritage Vancouver Newsletter |pages=3}}</ref> The final remaining movie theatre in the former Theatre Row closed on November 4, 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Takeuchi |first=Craig |date=2012-10-09 |title=Empire Granville 7 Cinemas closure in November will affect film festivals |url=https://www.straight.com/movies/empire-granville-7-cinemas-closure-november-will-affect-film-festivals |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=The Georgia Straight |language=en}}</ref>
==Other Venues on Granville==
*'''Buffalo Club''' (Now closed)
*'''Caprice'''
*'''Cellar'''
*'''[[Commodore Ballroom]]'''
*'''Crush'''
*'''Furniture Warehouse'''
*'''Ginger 62'''
*'''Gorg-O-Mish''' (Afterhours club)
*'''Granville Room'''
*'''Plaza Club'''
*'''Republic'''
*'''Roxy'''
*'''Sip Lounge'''
*'''Space Lounge'''
*'''Speak Easy'''
*'''Stone Temple'''
*'''The Royal'''
*'''TONIC'''
*'''Yale'''


===Former Theatre Row===
====Nearby, not on Granville per se but part of the District====
*'''Capitol''', 820 Granville (1920–1974, 1977–2005 as Capitol 6; demolished for the [http://www.capitolresidences.com/ Capitol Residences] condominium tower)
*'''555 Vibes'''
*'''Caprice''', 965 Granville (1912–1967 as Dominion, 1967–1988 as Downtown, 1992–1999; now the Caprice Nightclub)
*'''Atlantis'''
*'''Colonial''', 603 Granville (1929–1972; demolished for the second phase of [[Pacific Centre]])
*'''AuBAR'''
*'''Granville 7''', 855 Granville (1913–1938 as Globe, 1938–1964 as Paradise, 1964–1986 as Coronet, 1987–2012; was the last remaining cinema complex on Granville Street before its closure. Still under the name Granville 7, most recently owned and operated by [[Empire Theatres]].)
*'''Bar None'''
*'''Lyric''', 765 Granville (1891 - 1907 as Vancouver Opera House, 1913-1927 Orpheum, 1927-1935 Vancouver Theater, 1935-1947 and 1964–1969, 1947–1960 as International Cinema; demolished to make way for [[Eatons]] Department Store, now location of [[Nordstrom#Nordstrom Canada|Nordstrom]].)
*'''Ceili's Irish Pub (Formerly known as Skybar)'''
*'''[[Orpheum (Vancouver)|Orpheum]]''', 884 Granville (1927–1975; concert hall and home of the [[Vancouver Symphony Orchestra]] since 1977. Originally built as the New Orpheum)
*'''Doolins Irish Pub'''
*'''Paradise''', 919 Granville (1949-1972 and 1984–1989 as Studio, 1972–1978 as Eve, 1979–1981 as Lyric, 1981–1984 as Towne, 1989–1999; now the Studio Nightclub)
*'''Gossip (Formerly Plush Night Club)'''
*'''Plaza''', 881 Granville (1908–1935 as the Maple Leaf, 1936–1963, 1988-1991 and 1993–1997, 1963–1987 as Odeon; now the Venue Nightclub)
*'''Mint (Formerly Cyber Night Club)'''
*'''Vancouver Centre''', 650 West Georgia at Granville (1977–2002; now used by [https://web.archive.org/web/20070708213722/http://www.jlsvc.com/aboutjls/campus.asp JLS Business College]) (although officially addressed to West Georgia Street, technically part of Theatre Row due to its proximity with Granville. It basically sat on the site of the Strand and old Birks Building)
*'''Pop Opera (Formerly known as Club 686)'''
*'''[[Vogue Theatre (Vancouver)|Vogue]]''', 918 Granville (1941–1987; now a live theatre)
*'''Richard's on Richards'''
*'''The Red Room'''
*'''The Modern'''
*'''Celebrities'''
*'''Fabric (Formerly Sonar)'''


==Notable venues and nightclubs==
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*[[Commodore Ballroom]]
*[[Orpheum (Vancouver)|The Orpheum Theatre]]
*[[Vogue Theatre (Vancouver)|Vogue Theatre]]


==See also==
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[http://www.downtowngranville.com/ Downtown Granville.com]

== References ==
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Latest revision as of 11:24, 9 August 2024

Granville Entertainment District
Neighbourhood
Granville Entertainment District is located in Greater Vancouver Regional District
Granville Entertainment District
Location in Metro Vancouver
Coordinates: 49°16′53″N 123°07′26″W / 49.28139°N 123.12389°W / 49.28139; -123.12389
Country Canada
Province British Columbia
CityVancouver

The Granville Entertainment District is a neighbourhood in Downtown Vancouver known for its vast assortment of bars, danceclubs, restaurants, nightlife, and urban adult oriented shops and entertainment. The entertainment district centred on a seven-block stretch of the Granville Mall and surrounding streets.

History

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Pedestrians look on as the 2010 Vancouver Olympic festivities spill into Granville Street

The city of Vancouver, and subsequently one of its biggest streets, were originally named after Granville Leveson-Gower.[1] The city eventually changed its name to Vancouver, but Granville Street stuck, and the Entertainment District derived its name from being part of the same street.

Prior to the establishment of the Entertainment District, the area was home to a number of movie theatres, which gave that stretch of Granville Street the nickname "Theatre Row".[2]

In the 1990s, the city created the entertainment district by concentrating most of the city's liquor licenses to a then two-block stretch of Granville Street. Following this, many theatres closed or converted into being more profitable nightclubs.[3] The final remaining movie theatre in the former Theatre Row closed on November 4, 2012.[4]

Former Theatre Row

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  • Capitol, 820 Granville (1920–1974, 1977–2005 as Capitol 6; demolished for the Capitol Residences condominium tower)
  • Caprice, 965 Granville (1912–1967 as Dominion, 1967–1988 as Downtown, 1992–1999; now the Caprice Nightclub)
  • Colonial, 603 Granville (1929–1972; demolished for the second phase of Pacific Centre)
  • Granville 7, 855 Granville (1913–1938 as Globe, 1938–1964 as Paradise, 1964–1986 as Coronet, 1987–2012; was the last remaining cinema complex on Granville Street before its closure. Still under the name Granville 7, most recently owned and operated by Empire Theatres.)
  • Lyric, 765 Granville (1891 - 1907 as Vancouver Opera House, 1913-1927 Orpheum, 1927-1935 Vancouver Theater, 1935-1947 and 1964–1969, 1947–1960 as International Cinema; demolished to make way for Eatons Department Store, now location of Nordstrom.)
  • Orpheum, 884 Granville (1927–1975; concert hall and home of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra since 1977. Originally built as the New Orpheum)
  • Paradise, 919 Granville (1949-1972 and 1984–1989 as Studio, 1972–1978 as Eve, 1979–1981 as Lyric, 1981–1984 as Towne, 1989–1999; now the Studio Nightclub)
  • Plaza, 881 Granville (1908–1935 as the Maple Leaf, 1936–1963, 1988-1991 and 1993–1997, 1963–1987 as Odeon; now the Venue Nightclub)
  • Vancouver Centre, 650 West Georgia at Granville (1977–2002; now used by JLS Business College) (although officially addressed to West Georgia Street, technically part of Theatre Row due to its proximity with Granville. It basically sat on the site of the Strand and old Birks Building)
  • Vogue, 918 Granville (1941–1987; now a live theatre)

Notable venues and nightclubs

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See also

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Downtown Granville.com

References

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  1. ^ Chai, Howard (February 2, 2023). "The Entire History of Granville Street in Vancouver, and its Future". storeys.com. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  2. ^ Kergin, Brendan (2023-06-16). "Photos: Here's what the Granville strip looked like in the 1960s". Vancouver Is Awesome. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
  3. ^ Atkin, John (November 2000). "What Happened to Theatre Row?" (PDF). Heritage Vancouver Newsletter. p. 3.
  4. ^ Takeuchi, Craig (2012-10-09). "Empire Granville 7 Cinemas closure in November will affect film festivals". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
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