Granville Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Granville Island showing a high-rise building, a city and a bay or harbour
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

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 Close-up in Victoria, British Columbia

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 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
Night scene of modern buildings in vancouver downtown, british columbia, canada

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 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$88
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets

VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets

AU$12
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

AU$24
per adult
96% 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$39
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery Skip-the-Line Admission Tickets
Vancouver's iconic dome!

Vancouver Science World Ticket

AU$38
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Science World Ticket
Whistler Blackcomb

Whistler 1-Day Tour from Vancouver (Chn&Eng)

AU$117
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Whistler 1-Day Tour from Vancouver (Chn&Eng)
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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$208 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$208
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,693 reviews)
My arrival was very pleasant ...it was as very comfortable in our room and the restaurant had great service

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

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$220 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
AU$220
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Richmond. Enjoy a full-service spa, 5 restaurants and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (11,093 reviews)
Great room, great stay.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

River Rock Casino Resort
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

4 out of 5
1133 Hastings St W Vancouver BC
The price is AU$226 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$226
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (8,215 reviews)
Clean property and very nice staff

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Pan Pacific Vancouver

Pan Pacific Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
999 Canada Pl Vancouver BC
The price is AU$362 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$362
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,690 reviews)
Everything is excellent! Thank you!

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Pan Pacific Vancouver
The Burrard

The Burrard

3 out of 5
1100 Burrard Street Vancouver BC
The price is AU$188 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$188
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,507 reviews)
Staff were great, good value overall for sure and the location is very awesome. Would stay there again. Just know if you choose pay at property, they will still run your card for the first night before you get there. If you’re booking for multiple people, this is very frustrating so I’d just recommend ...

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

The Burrard
Moda Hotel

Moda Hotel

3.5 out of 5
900 Seymour St Vancouver BC
The price is AU$123 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$123
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,871 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Moda Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Granville Island

Cycling through on the Seashore Bike Trail I came along this fella hiding in the trees. There was no signage so I'm unsure of its representation. He did however look like he needed a hug.

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
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
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 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 Vancouver Waterfront 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
Best sunsets ever at Vancouver. #lifeatexpedia

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 Vancouver Waterfront and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Granville Station or Vancouver City Center Station.

Central Vancouver

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