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

Half-Day Whale Watching From Vancouver

Vancouver Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

AU$221
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
Sea Vancouver Waterfront Sightseeing - City and Waterfall Tour

Sea Vancouver Waterfront Sightseeing - City & Waterfall Tour

AU$175
per adult
Sea Vancouver Waterfront Sightseeing - City & Waterfall Tour
Granville Island Market Tour

Granville Island Market VIP Walking Food Tour

AU$174
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Granville Island Market VIP Walking Food Tour
Vancouver: Boat to Bowen Island on UNESCO Howe Sound Fjord

Vancouver: Boat to Bowen Island on UNESCO Howe Sound Fjord

AU$210
per adult
Vancouver: Boat to Bowen Island on UNESCO Howe Sound Fjord
Bowen Island Boat Tour with Drinks

Unesco Biosphere and Bowen Island Tour with Island Visit

AU$221
per adult
Unesco Biosphere and Bowen Island Tour with Island Visit
3 Hour Kayak in Vancouver with Coffee in the Beach

3 Hour Kayak in Vancouver with Coffee on the Beach

AU$166
per adult
3 Hour Kayak in Vancouver with Coffee on the Beach
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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
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! (1,175 reviews)
"Long-term favorite"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

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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$266 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$266
12 Oct - 13 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! (2,974 reviews)
"Staff was welcoming and ready for me."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 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$278 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$278
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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! (9,775 reviews)
"Acess to public transport to both airport and port"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 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$371 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$371
5 Oct - 6 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! (7,319 reviews)
"The harbor view was lovely, the restaurant was very satisfactory with a particularly good breakfast buffet. The room was clean and comfortable. The only complaint was the lack of a bathroom fan that could be turned on. The staff were very helpful."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
YWCA Hotel

YWCA Hotel

2.5 out of 5
733 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$193 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$193
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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! (2,817 reviews)
"Clean room and staff very helpful"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

YWCA Hotel
Sandman Signature Vancouver Airport Hotel & Resort

Sandman Signature Vancouver Airport Hotel & Resort

4 out of 5
10251 St Edwards Drive, Richmond, BC
The price is AU$249 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$249
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,445 reviews)
"Good stay and the property is nice but a bit dated and it looks/feels so."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Sandman Signature Vancouver Airport Hotel & Resort
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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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