Parking Near Kids Market, Kitsilano
Where Can I Park for Kids Market?
The centre’s own car park is on Cartwright Street, with 10 stalls adjacent to Kids Market. Pay parking applies every day from 9am to 10pm. If those spaces are full, a Parksy outdoor lot is 170 m away for $7.24 an hour, while secure St. Paul’s Hospital parking is 610 m away at $4.75 an hour.
- Address
- 1496 Cartwright Street
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Outdoor Lot Parking in Vancouver, BC, 170 m (3 min walk)
- Nearest station
- South Granville station, 770 m (10 min walk)
Parking Near Kitsilano
Shoppers inside a shopping centre Photo: Pexels / Masood Aslami
Kids Market Car Park on Cartwright Street
The centre’s own parking is on Cartwright Street, with 10 stalls adjacent to Kids Market (kidsmarket.ca). Pay parking applies every day from 9am to 10pm (kidsmarket.ca). The centre is at 1496 Cartwright Street in Fairview, near Kitsilano, so these spaces are the most direct option for shoppers carrying purchases or visiting the shops.
The parking information also covers additional parking throughout Granville Island, giving drivers alternatives beyond the spaces directly beside the centre (granvilleisland.com).
Parksy Parking Within Walking Distance of Kids Market
A Parksy outdoor lot in Vancouver is 170 m from the centre and costs $7.24 an hour. It is the closest listed alternative, making it useful when the 10 adjacent Cartwright Street stalls are occupied.
A gated space with 24/7 access is 190 m away at $27.50 an hour, while secure underground parking with 24/7 access is 320 m away at $50 an hour. These options suit drivers who value round-the-clock access over the lower hourly cost of the outdoor lot.
For longer stays, a 24/7 space at Alano Club is 580 m away at $184.07 a month. Secure St. Paul’s Hospital parking is 610 m away at $4.75 an hour, and covered parking in Vancouver is 790 m away at $7.81 an hour. The hospital space beats the centre’s nearby paid parking when a lower hourly price matters.
Weekend and Event Parking Around the Centre
Pay parking is in effect from 9am to 10pm every day, including weekends (kidsmarket.ca). Drivers visiting during Saturday or Sunday shopping periods should allow for the limited 10-stall supply beside the centre.
Granville Island eliminated free parking at the popular shopping destination after parking-rule changes, according to Global News (globalnews.ca).
The centre is open daily from 10am to 6pm (granvilleisland.com). The paid parking window begins before opening and continues after closing, which covers early arrivals and later departures.
Other Named Parking Areas on Granville Island
Granville Island’s directions page identifies additional parking throughout Granville Island beyond the stalls adjacent to the centre (granvilleisland.com). These areas give drivers a wider search area when the Cartwright Street spaces are full.
Pay parking across the destination operates from 9am to 10pm every day (granvilleisland.com). The wider Granville Island parking area is a practical fallback for visitors who want to stay near the market rather than leave the island to find a space.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Kids Market?
The centre’s own car park is on Cartwright Street, with 10 stalls adjacent to Kids Market. Pay parking applies every day from 9am to 10pm. If those spaces are full, a Parksy outdoor lot is 170 m away for $7.24 an hour, while secure St. Paul’s Hospital parking is 610 m away at $4.75 an hour.
How Many Parking Stalls Are Beside Kids Market?
There are 10 stalls adjacent to Kids Market on Cartwright Street. These spaces are the most direct option for shoppers carrying purchases or visiting the shops, but the limited supply means drivers should consider additional parking throughout Granville Island when the stalls are occupied.
What Are the Closest Alternatives to Kids Market Parking?
The closest listed alternative is a Parksy outdoor lot 170 m from the centre, costing $7.24 an hour. A gated space with 24/7 access is 190 m away at $27.50 an hour. Secure underground parking with 24/7 access is 320 m away at $50 an hour.
When Does Parking Operate Around Kids Market?
Pay parking operates from 9am to 10pm every day, including weekends. The centre is open daily from 10am to 6pm, so the paid parking window begins before opening and continues after closing. Saturday and Sunday visitors should allow for the limited 10-stall supply beside the centre.
Is There Lower-Cost Parking Near Kids Market?
Secure St. Paul’s Hospital parking is 610 m away at $4.75 an hour, which beats the centre’s nearby paid parking when a lower hourly price matters. A Parksy outdoor lot is 170 m away at $7.24 an hour, while covered parking 790 m away costs $7.81 an hour.
What Parking Options Are Available for Longer Stays?
For longer stays, a 24/7 space at Alano Club is 580 m away at $184.07 a month. Other nearby options include a gated space 190 m away at $27.50 an hour and secure underground parking 320 m away at $50 an hour, both with 24/7 access.
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