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
BC Place Stadium

BC Place Stadium

4.5/5(21 reviews)

Catch an event at BC Place Stadium during your trip to Vancouver. Amble around this vibrant area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

BC Place Stadium

Activities

Granville Island Market Tour

VIP Granville Island Market Vancouver - Walking Food Tour

AU$203
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
VIP Granville Island Market Vancouver - Walking Food Tour
Vancouver: Boat to Bowen Island on UNESCO Howe Sound Fjord

Vancouver: Boat to Bowen Island on UNESCO Howe Sound Fjord

AU$207
Per adult
Vancouver: Boat to Bowen Island on UNESCO Howe Sound Fjord
Granvile Island Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour

Granville Island Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour

AU$168
Per adult
Granville Island Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour
Bowen Island Boat Tour with Drinks

Unesco Biosphere and Bowen Island Tour. Stops on the Island

AU$217
Per adult
Unesco Biosphere and Bowen Island Tour. Stops on the Island
VIP Granville Island Uncorked Walking Food Tour

VIP Granville Island Uncorked Walking Food Tour

AU$240
Per adult
VIP Granville Island Uncorked Walking Food Tour
Tour 6 passengers vehicle

Private Guided Grand City Tour in Vancouver

AU$601
Per adult
Private Guided Grand City Tour in Vancouver
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$342 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
AU$342
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
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! (1,001 reviews)
"On the water"

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Granville Island Hotel
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
4 out of 5
1133 Hastings St W, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$264 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
AU$264
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,726 reviews)
"We loved the friendly and accommodating staff ALL staff were fantastic!"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
River Rock Casino Resort
River Rock Casino Resort
4 out of 5
8811 River Road, Richmond, BC
The price is AU$141 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$141
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Richmond. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (6,566 reviews)
"I liked that this property was convenient to both the skytrain and the bus link to the ferry terminal"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

River Rock Casino Resort
Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel
Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel
3.5 out of 5
838 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$235 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$235
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,201 reviews)
"Location, Location, Location. The Rosedale was the excellent hub for all our events on our agenda. We were here to enjoy all the activities including the Grey Cup Game. Everything we want to be involved with was within walking distance. Top drawer restaurants close by. For us, we didn’t spend much ..."

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel
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$448 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$448
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Richmond. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,906 reviews)
"Always love it here. Amazing service and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Fairmont Vancouver Airport In-Terminal 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$241 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
AU$241
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,227 reviews)
"Staff were really nice"

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
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Other neighbourhoods around Granville Island

Granville Island showing a bay or harbour and a city 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 showing 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 outdoor art, a statue or sculpture and a city

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 featuring signage, a city and street scenes

West End

The stunning beaches and popular shops are just a few highlights of West End. Make a stop by Stanley Park or Robson Street 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 False Creek.

Kitsilano
Downtown Vancouver showing a city, a high-rise building and modern architecture

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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