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

Half-Day Whale Watching From Vancouver

Vancouver Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

AU$271
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
Granville Island Market Tour

Granville Island Market VIP Walking Food Tour

AU$175
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$213
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$174
per adult
Granville Island Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour
3 Hour Kayak in Vancouver with Coffee in the Beach

3 Hour Kayak in Vancouver with Coffee on the Beach

AU$135
per adult
3 Hour Kayak in Vancouver with Coffee on the Beach
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The Ultimate Day Tour!

AU$992
per adult
The Ultimate Day 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
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! (1,110 reviews)
"The hotel is not grand but charming, in a nice location. The rooms are big. Bed linens look elegant and are comfortable. Service is superb. Some rooms have view of the water. It has a waterfront restaurant too. I do appreciate the service and a touch here and there to make your stay just a little ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 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$341 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$341
6 July - 7 July
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! (2,100 reviews)
"Jose was wonderful. Great hotel and staff. Definitely would stay here again. Great location and met all of our expectations."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 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$376 per night from 16 July to 17 July
AU$376
16 July - 17 July
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (9,209 reviews)
"It was nice"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 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$419 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$419
20 July - 21 July
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! (6,822 reviews)
"Great location and good value. Nice restaurant. Quiet walkable area."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown
Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown
4 out of 5
180 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$362 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$362
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,291 reviews)
"Short walk from Skytrain"

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown
YWCA Hotel
YWCA Hotel
2.5 out of 5
733 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$238 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$238
1 July - 2 July
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! (2,510 reviews)
Great family stay
"Everything was super clean and quiet! Kitchens (with no cookware), laundry, and rooftop patio were great. Parking was expensive but super convenient."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

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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 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 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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