The Vancouver Writers Fest concluded its anticipated 30th Festival on Sunday, after six days of 94 events with 112 authors on Granville Island. A year steeped with meaning, pathos and delight, 2017 marked not only the landmark anniversary of one of the world’s most prestigious literary festivals but the final year that Hal Wake, Artistic Director, will be at the helm.
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VWF Facebook Live Interviews: All This Week!
Granville Island is always a bustling place during the week of the Festival. This year, to celebrate our 30th anniversary, we’re not only arranging interviews with media outlets across the city: we’re doing our own!
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Explore Canada with these 5 events at the 2017 Vancouver Writers Fest.
Our 2017 Festival may not have an explicit ‘Canada 150’ theme, but we certainly haven’t forgotten this momentous national occasion and opportunity for reflection. In addition to featuring several internationally-renowned Canadian writers, this year’s Fest includes five events that explore Canadian identity, politics and the lands and waters we call home.
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Coming up this Month: Salman Rushdie returns to Vancouver after 10 years.
It’s been more than 10 years since Salman Rushdie appeared in a Vancouver Writers Fest event. In that time he has published children’s books, four novels and multiple essays while continuing to dazzle the literary world with his insight into the human condition.
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4 Writers to Watch at the 2017 Vancouver Writers Fest
The 2017 Vancouver Writers Fest features 110+ authors from Canada and around the world. While it may be impossible to see them all in the span of the week, we encourage you to go outside of your comfort zone, and take a chance on some writers you may not have heard of before in addition to your favourites.
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8 Hidden Gems of Granville Island to explore during the 2017 Vancouver Writers Fest
Granville Island is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Canada – and no wonder: with the bustling Public Market, stunning views of False Creek, hundreds of unique artisans and studios, a bevy of theatres and performances spaces, and dozens of restaurants and cafes, there’s so much to discover.
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