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

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
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

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

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

Vancouver Waterfront

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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$91
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

AU$21
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
Woman looks at paintings in Vancouver Art Gallery in Canada

Vancouver Art Gallery Skip-the-Line Admission Tickets

AU$40
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery Skip-the-Line Admission Tickets
Butchart Gardens in bloom

Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission

AU$330
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission
Vancouver's iconic dome!

Vancouver Science World Ticket

AU$39
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Science World Ticket
Historic Center, San Isidro & Miraflores Tour

Historic Center, San Isidro & Miraflores Tour

AU$76
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Historic Center, San Isidro & Miraflores Tour
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Our pick of the best Granville Island Hotel Deals

Granville Island Hotel

Granville Island Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1253 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$276 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$276
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,193 reviews)
10/10 would stay again!

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Granville Island Hotel
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$219 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$219
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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! (3,430 reviews)
Front reception staff was hit and miss. Spoke with 2 who were unhelpful, unsmiling and incorrect information given. Spoke with 2 other who were fantastic and a credit to Radisson Blu’s good image. The room was spacious, the bed very comfortable and tv was huge and so crisp and clear probably 8K. ...

Reviewed on 22 Oct 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$207 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$207
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (10,054 reviews)
Pleasant stay

Reviewed on 18 Oct 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$249 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$249
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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! (7,575 reviews)
We didn't have breakfast but the happy hour was nice and the food was great with what we had with that.

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
The Burrard

The Burrard

3 out of 5
1100 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$237 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$237
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,186 reviews)
It was fine for our purposes

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

The Burrard
YWCA Hotel

YWCA Hotel

2.5 out of 5
733 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$142 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$142
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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! (2,883 reviews)
Great location, friendly staff, and nice amenities!

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

YWCA 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 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 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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