Granville Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Granville Island featuring a city, a bay or harbour and outdoor eating
This district in Vancouver is a hub for creativity and culinary delights.

Granville Island is packed with incredible sights and smells, and from the moment you hop off the ferry it’s an immersive experience. Wander through the markets and have a taste of some mouthwatering farm-to-table treats. Sit back and let street performers entertain you or watch as artisans work away at their crafts. Feeling inspired? Attend a workshop, gallery or theatre performance. If you’re looking for a neighbourhood with heart and soul, you’ve struck gold.

Popular places to visit

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Granville Island Public Market

4.5/5(152 reviews)

This vibrant market is a colourful mix of crafts, delicious fresh food, scrumptious bakery goods and gourmet cheese, a playground for foodies and shoppers alike.

Granville Island Public Market
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Granville Island Brewing

Take a guided tour of this popular Vancouver brewery and sample its beers, some of which are named after places in British Columbia.

Granville Island Brewing
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Totem Pole

You can find out about the history of Vancouver with a trip to Totem Pole. Wander through the beautiful beaches and waterfront in this vibrant area.

Totem Pole
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Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal

4.5/5(136 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Vancouver with a trip to Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal
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Canada Place

4.5/5(154 reviews)

Fly above Canada’s stunning scenery aboard a flight simulator and watch a movie in the open-air cinema at this expansive entertainment complex.

Canada Place
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Stanley Park

4.5/5(174 reviews)

Recognised as one of the greatest parks in the world, well-loved for its forested walking trails, bustling beaches, manicured gardens and variety of wildlife.

Stanley Park

Activities

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Vancouver Granville Island Food Walking Tour

AU$133
Per adult
Vancouver Granville Island Food Walking Tour
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VIP Granville Island Market Vancouver - Walking Food Tour

AU$207
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
VIP Granville Island Market Vancouver - Walking Food Tour
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Granville Island Uncorked Vancouver - Walking Food Tour

AU$292
Per adult
Granville Island Uncorked Vancouver - Walking Food Tour
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Capilano Suspension Bridge Park & Vancouver City Tour

AU$190
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park & Vancouver City Tour
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Best of Vancouver City Half Day Tour

AU$93
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Best of Vancouver City Half Day Tour
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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver

AU$292
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver
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Our pick of the best Granville Island Hotel Deals

River Rock Casino Resort
River Rock Casino Resort
4 out of 5
8811 River Road, Richmond, BC
The price is AU$406 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
AU$406
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Richmond. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,228 reviews)
"There were adolescents running around the halls after 9pm, supervised. After opening our door and 5 cackling girls were there hding from others; it stopped after I said something in the presence of an adult, lol! Aside from a local market in the evening, there is nothing walkable in the area. Took ..."

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

River Rock Casino Resort
Granville Island Hotel
Granville Island Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1253 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$518 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$518
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Staying at Granville is always enjoyable. I love that you can wake up and have direct access to so much fresh food."

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

Granville Island Hotel
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
4 out of 5
1133 Hastings St W, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$466 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$466
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,851 reviews)
"updATE THE ROOMS"

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Pan Pacific Vancouver
Pan Pacific Vancouver
4.5 out of 5
999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$550 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
AU$550
per night
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,344 reviews)
"Great hotel - just note: this is a cruise ship entry/exit location with a lot of traffic. Parking is not easy, will suggest that you use valet parking but in-calculate extra time when you check out."

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

Pan Pacific Vancouver
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
4.5 out of 5
845 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$451 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$451
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,308 reviews)
Convenient and Comfortable
"My partner and I loved wandering around the city throughout the day so it was great to have a place to stay in the center of the city. The room was fantastic, clean and had all the amenities we wished for on a nightly basis. Hotel had umbrellas as well which were great for our rainy visit and the ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Fairmont Vancouver Airport In-Terminal Hotel
Fairmont Vancouver Airport In-Terminal Hotel
4.5 out of 5
3111 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, BC
The price is AU$522 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
AU$522
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Richmond. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,007 reviews)
"The check in and check out times were ideal and different from the standard times. Extremely convenient for early flights."

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Fairmont Vancouver Airport In-Terminal Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Granville Island

Granville Island showing a bay or harbour and a city as well as a small group of people

Fairview

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

While you're in Fairview, take in top sights like Granville Island Public Market or False Creek, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Olympic Village Station or Broadway-City Hall Station.

Fairview
Yaletown showing street scenes, a city and night scenes

Yaletown

Take time in Yaletown to visit attractions like Robson Street and Vancouver False Creek Seawall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Yaletown-Roundhouse Station to see more of the city.

Yaletown
Gastown showing street scenes, a city and outdoor eating

Central Vancouver

3/5(1 area review)

If you're spending time in Central Vancouver, check out sights like Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal or Rogers Arena and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Granville Station or Vancouver City Center Station.

Central Vancouver
West End featuring signage, a city and street scenes

West End

The stunning beaches and popular shops are just a few highlights of West End. Make a stop by Stanley Park or Robson Street while you're exploring the area.

West End
Kitsilano Beach

Kitsilano

5/5(1 area review)

Kitsilano is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kitsilano Beach and False Creek.

Kitsilano
Downtown Vancouver showing a city, a high-rise building and modern architecture

Downtown Vancouver

4.5/5(406 area reviews)

Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal and BC Place Stadium are a few top attractions in Downtown Vancouver. Hop around the city on the metro at Vancouver City Center Station or Granville Station and check out the area's captivating waterfront views, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.

Downtown Vancouver

Granville Island Travel Guide

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