Granville Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Granville Island showing a high-rise building, a city and a bay or harbour
Granville Island featuring a city, a bay or harbour and outdoor eating
Granville Island showing a city and a bay or harbour
Granville Island which includes a bay or harbour, boating and a sunset
Granville Island showing a city, a river or creek and a sunset

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

Granville Island Public Market which includes signage, a city and a skyscraper

Granville Island Public Market

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
Vancouver showing interior views as well as a small group of people

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
Totem Pole

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
Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal

Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal

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
Canada Place featuring modern architecture, a bay or harbour and a city

Canada Place

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
Canada Place showing a city, a high-rise building and modern architecture

Vancouver Waterfront

Explore the waterfront in Vancouver with a trip to Vancouver Waterfront. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

Vancouver Waterfront

Activities

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Tickets

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket

AU$89
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

AU$21
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
Red tulips at the garden in Vancouver

Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission

AU$304
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission
Woman looks at paintings in Vancouver Art Gallery in Canada

Vancouver Art Gallery Skip-the-Line Admission Tickets

AU$41
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery Skip-the-Line Admission Tickets
Half-Day Whale Watching From Vancouver

Vancouver Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

AU$241
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
Vancouver Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour

Vancouver Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour Pre/Post Cruise

AU$199
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour Pre/Post Cruise
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Our pick of the best Granville Island Hotel Deals

Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina

Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina

4 out of 5
3500 Cessna Dr, Richmond, BC
The price is AU$388 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$388
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,452 reviews)
"Great 👍"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
River Rock Casino Resort

River Rock Casino Resort

4 out of 5
8811 River Road, Richmond, BC
The price is AU$336 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$336
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury resort in Richmond. Enjoy a full-service spa, 5 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (9,427 reviews)
Room recommendation
"Skytrain was noisy most of the night, would recommend asking for the main tower rooms."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

River Rock Casino Resort
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

4 out of 5
1133 Hastings St W, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$468 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$468
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,073 reviews)
"Staff were helpful, friendly, and professional. P2 bar restaurant offered delicious food. Overall, this was a great experience."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
YWCA Hotel

YWCA Hotel

2.5 out of 5
733 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$275 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$275
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,649 reviews)
"It was clean and as described"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

YWCA Hotel
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
845 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$487 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$487
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,161 reviews)
"Lovely hotel located in the midst of everything! Great restaurant in the hotel And a wonderful Italian place across the street. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. With wonderful ambiance! Would definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

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$450 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$450
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6,225 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

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

Granville Island featuring a city and a bay or harbour 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 Great Canadian Casino at the Holiday Inn or Granville Island Public Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Olympic Village Station or Broadway-City Hall Station.

Fairview
Yaletown which includes street scenes, a city and night scenes

Yaletown

Take time in Yaletown to visit attractions like Robson Street and Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre. 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 a statue or sculpture, a monument and outdoor art

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 which includes street scenes, a city and signage

West End

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

West End
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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 Museum of Vancouver.

Kitsilano
Downtown Vancouver showing a skyscraper, modern architecture and a city

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

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