Granville Island Vancouver |
 It’s
impossible to talk about Granville Island without mentioning the food! The
centre of our gastronomic delight, and in fact, the centrepiece of the Island’s
shopping experience, is our Public Market, where tourists and locals alike
converge for an unrivalledfood-shopping experience among a vast selection of fresh specialty foods. The Granville Island Public Market is Vancouver’s hub of epicurean delight. Browse the exotic array of crisp, garden-fresh produce which overflows each vendor’s stall—from luscious berries in season, to delicate Japanese eggplant. Look for displays of fresh Coho salmon and giant prawns on beds of ice. Breathe in the delicious scent of just-from-the-oven bagels mixing with the aroma of freshly roasted coffee and pungent cheeses from around the world.  The
Island’s community includes over 300 businesses, studios and facilities. The
Island has it's own Hotel
Granville Island Hotel a popular spot that has great dinning
options as well. The Island employs more than 2,500 people, and is home to
residents living in the Sea Village neighbourhood (floating homes on the
southeast end of Granville Island with water for a front yard in
Downtown Vancouver).No matter what your craving may be, you won’t have to look very far to satisfy it while visiting Granville Island. Cafes, pubs and restaurants beckon to patrons with outdoor seating extending out onto old wooden piers on the water, providing a meal with an upclose view of Vancouver’s scenic waterfront. Granville Island is one of Vancouver's culinary hot spots, with a range of dining options for every palette and pocketbook. From ethnic fast food in the Market and frothy cappuccinos in tucked away cafés, to the freshest seafood and game prepared at innovative restaurants and eateries, the exceptional service, great dining rooms and outstanding views make Granville Island a favourite spot for locals and visitors. Shopping on Granville Island is anything but cookie-cutter. (Unless, of course, that's what you're looking for!) You'll find handcrafted shoes, tailor-made eyeglasses, and custom-built kayaks; wooden musical instruments, high-craft blown glass, ceramic and woodwork treasures; gardening gear, dragon things, leather crafts, fishing reels, and one-of-a-kind toys: just a small spattering of what's in store for Island shoppers. Count on Granville Island's unpredictable and distinctive gifts for any occasion! Because it's in the middle of Vancouver, Granville Island is easy to get to. Its location on the south shore under the Granville Street Bridge affords many options. Whether by boat, by car, by bus, by bicycle or on foot, your choices are many. By Boat The Aquabus runs from 7am to 10:30pm in the summer (8:30pm in winter). The rainbow-coloured Aquabus (www.aquabus.bc.ca) travels around False Creek with stops at the foot of Hornby St., Stamp's Landing, Yaletown (foot of Davie St.), and Science World. By Car Getting to Granville Island by car is easy since many main thoroughfares run nearby, including the Granville St. Bridge above, and 4th Avenue to the south, and Burrard St. to the west. Since Granville Island is people-friendly, there are many pedestrians walking about. While driving, please be aware of pedestrians, and watch for children. A Note on Parking Parking on Granville Island is limited. If you can, leave the car at home and get to Granville Island by bus, boat, bicycle or on foot. |
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