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

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 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

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

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 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

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Tickets

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket

AU$85
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
Capilano Suspension Bridge

Vancouver City Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge

AU$187
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver City Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

AU$23
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$38
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery Skip-the-Line Admission Tickets
Butchart Gardens in bloom

Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission

AU$313
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission
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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$219 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$219
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (5,103 reviews)
Great location. Clean

Reviewed on 4 Mar 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$205 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$205
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (11,435 reviews)
Always a pleasure to stay here

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

River Rock Casino Resort
Executive Plaza Hotel Metro Vancouver

Executive Plaza Hotel Metro Vancouver

4 out of 5
405 North Rd Coquitlam BC
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Coquitlam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,897 reviews)
Great hotel with clean rooms and very friendly staff. The location was convenient and the service was excellent. I would happily stay here again.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

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Executive Plaza Hotel Metro Vancouver
Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel

Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel

3.5 out of 5
838 Hamilton Street Vancouver BC
The price is AU$246 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$246
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,378 reviews)
I love staying at the Rosedale. It’s so close to everything and the rooms are spacious, perfect for travelling with a family.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel
Pan Pacific Vancouver

Pan Pacific Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
999 Canada Pl Vancouver BC
The price is AU$351 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$351
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury 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! (5,776 reviews)
Our room was dirty.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Pan Pacific Vancouver
The Burrard

The Burrard

3 out of 5
1100 Burrard Street Vancouver BC
The price is AU$148 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$148
15 Mar - 16 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! (3,605 reviews)
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Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

The Burrard
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Other neighbourhoods around Granville Island

Fairview

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 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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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 BC Place Stadium 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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