July 10: Modern Biology | Accessibility
LOCATION
Ron Basford Park occupies the southeastern corner of Granville Island, between Performance Works and the Granville Island Hotel.
This event is rain or shine. If it’s a hot day, bring sunscreen, water, and an umbrella. If it rains, we’ll move the event indoors to our festival hub at Performance Works on Granville Island. While Granville Island is a busy tourist destination with heavy foot traffic, this park tends to be on the quieter side of the island.
WHEELCHAIR & MOBILITY DEVICE ACCESS
The stage is located at the bottom of a sloped lawn. The lawn has been landscaped into large flat shelves, so seating is on flat grassy surfaces accessed by sloping lawn. The perimeter of the park is accessible by a concrete path. As the audience area is grass, we will hold reserved space on paved areas for wheelchair and accessible seating.
See image here: Ron Basford Park Seating Area.
PARKING
The nearest parking (both designated accessible parking and general public parking) is in front of the Performance Works venue, which is 150 metres away on a flat concrete path.
TRANSIT
Plan your trip. Address: 1218 Cartwright St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8
The perimeter of Granville Island is well connected to public transit, however, there is no bus service directly onto the island. There are various walkways to enter the island from the nearest transit stop (depending on where you are coming from), which are a mix of dirt or paved paths, or wooden boardwalks. In some cases the paving is uneven. Guests using wheelchairs are encouraged to use the HandyDart service or private transportation.
SEATING
The amphitheater is a natural grassy surface with BYO seating. Bring a mat, blanket, folding chair or seating surface of your choice to make yourself comfortable – think picnic in the park.
AUDIO
This event requires wearing an audio headset, which will be provided. We require a form of government ID as collateral for the wireless headset, to be returned at the end of the show. Please make sure you bring ID with you!
If you have any access requests or concerns regarding this information please email [email protected] or call 604 283 9172 ext. 1
