Island
Granville Island
1,659 locals recommend,
Location
Vancouver, BC
Tips from locals
Once mainly industrial, Granville Island is now a thriving center of activity with a relaxed and distinctive atmosphere. Artists and retailers have moved into converted warehouses alongside houseboats, theaters, galleries, and restaurants. The Granville Island Public Market is one of the most popular attractions selling fruit and vegetables, seafood, and a great variety of other specialties as well as ready-to-eat items. Not truly an island, the arts hub is linked to residential areas by one road and footbridges to the south, and to the Downtown peninsula (across False Creek) by ferry.
Once mainly industrial, Granville Island is now a thriving center of activity with a relaxed and distinctive atmosphere. Artists and retailers have moved into converted warehouses alongside houseboats, theaters, galleries, and restaurants. The Granville Island Public Market is one of the most popul…
everybody came to Vancouver would like to visit this island. relaxing, many shops, grocery market and nice view. worth to go! highly recommend!
Although technically not in Olympic Village, Granville Island is a short walk, bike ride, or kayak trip down the creek. It's worth a visit to see the colourful produce at the Public Market, check out the art and craft studios, and amazing seafood