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- Granville Island: A Brief History
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- Things to Do in Granville Island
- So…Is Granville Island Worth Visiting?
Before Granville Island became one of Vancouver’s hottest destinations, it was originally a sandbar called Snaq (or Senakw), also a habitat for Indigenous Squamish people. They used the area for resources such as fishing and other gathering. Originally, Vancouver was named Granville until it was renamed Vancouver in 1886. But the name Granville was...
What is Granville Island known for?
Granville Island is a peninsula surrounded by the waters of False Creek, with Downtown Vancouver on the other side. Granville Island is known for its robust art scene lined with galleries and art studios. The most popular attraction is Granville Island Public Market, with more than 50 food purveyors along with restaurants and fast-casual eateries. You can also do water activities such as whale watching, kayaking, boating, and waterbiking.
Is Granville Island touristy?
Sure it is, I mean it attracts more than 10 million visits a year! Touristy doesn’t always mean cheesy. There’s a reason why some of the top destinations are “touristy”. That said, Granville Island > San Francisco’s Pier 39. Any day.
How long should you spend time in Granville Island?
That is completely up to you! If you only want to walk around and eat in Granville Island Public Market, a couple of hours should suffice. If you want to explore beyond that and check out the shops in Net Loft, art galleries, and ride the Aquabus, plan for spending all day there.
Shop for produce and delicious food at the Granville Island Public Market
Granville Island Public Marketis filled with fresh produce, meats, pastries, and more than 50 food vendors. Think of it like the Canadian version of Seattle’s Pike Place Market or San Francisco’s Ferry Island Building. Local artisans also sell gifts, photo prints, and pottery in the market. There is a 2nd building in Granville Island Public Market that’s basically like a food court, with seating and eateries like pizza, Chinese, Middle Eastern, and more! If you are a coffee aficionado like I...
Have a drink at Granville Island Brewing
For happy hour, grab a cold beer at Granville Island Brewery. Know that you will have to wait a while since it’s a popular spot; I was in line for 25 minutes! I highly recommend their peach sour, especially if you’re not a huge beer person and find IPAs gross. They also have typical bar food, like wings, chips and guac, burgers, and tacos.
Go whale watching
You can spot some whales all year with Wild Whales Vancouver, such as orcas, humpback whales, and other creatures like sea otters, sea lions, and dolphins. You will also see incredible views of Vancouver’s other attractions such as English Bay, Coal Harbour, and Stanley Park. You also have the option to choose which boat you want to go in, such as a semi-sheltered vessel, an open-aired one, or a zodiac boat. Don’t forget to bring your camera since this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience (I ha...
The consensus of this post is that you abso-freaking-lutely need to visit Granville Island in Vancouver. In fact, I recommend dedicating a whole day there because there is so much to see and do beyond the Public Market. With sampling some of Canada’s finest dishes, marveling at local artists’ masterpieces, and sailing the waters of False Creek, you...
Specialties: The Granville Island Pet Treatery is the most innovative pet bakery in Vancouver. We specialize in human grade, what free and all natural dog and cat treats! Established in 2016. The Granville island Pet Treatery was established in 1985 under a different name. The company has recently undergone a change towards healthier, remedy based dog and cat treats. We strive to manufacture ...
Granville Island is one of the most interesting and unique places in all of Vancouver. This tiny shopping district is tucked away on a peninsula under the south end of the Granville Street Bridge. Here you can spend the entire day and night browsing the shops, exploring the sreets, relaxing beside the waters of False Creek, grabbing drinks with ...
