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Apr 7, 2019 · Updated on 04/07/19. Bun Lee / Getty Images. Granville Island is one of Vancouver, BC's top 10 attractions, hosts one of the city's biggest Canada Day celebrations (July 1), and is home to the famous Granville Island Public Market. While it may--at first glance--seem to visitors that Granville Island is "touristy," it's far more than that; it's ...
Mar 13, 2024 · Granville Island Location. Granville Island is nestled in between the Burrard Street and Granville Street bridges near downtown Vancouver, and bordered by the Burrard Inlet (Pacific Ocean). It isn’t actually an island, but a peninsula. Nevertheless, you feel like you are surrounded by water and boats when you are there.
As Vancouver’s premier artistic and cultural hub, located in an urban, waterfront location and steeped in a rich industrial and maritime heritage, this unique destination attracts millions of visitors each year from Vancouver and around the world. The charm of Granville Island lies in its unexpected mix of uses.
