Granville Island - Vancouver BC Travel Guide


Granville Island is a peninsula and shopping district in Vancouver, BC.

Granville Island is located across False Creek on the south side of Downtown Vancouver, under the south end of the Granville Street Bridge.


The peninsula was once an industrial manufacturing area, however today it converted into a hotspot for Vancouver tourism, arts, and entertainment.

Vancouver Granville Island is spread across 34 acres and connected to the mainland on the south side by road.


Granville Island in Vancouver BC has:

- a large famous public market,

-an extensive marina,

- a boutique hotel,

- the Emily Carr University of Art and Design (named in honor of the artist),

- Arts Umbrella,

- Various performing arts theatres including Vancouver's only professional improvisational theatre company Vancouver Theatresports League, the Arts Club Theatre Company and Carousel Theatre,

- fine arts galleries, and

- variety of shopping areas

Small-Group Granville Island Market Tour is available for Visitors

More useful Information available below in this Granville Island Vancouver Travel Guide for Visitors.

 

Granville Island Address

 

1661 Duranleau Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S3, Canada

 

Granville Island         Admission Fee and Hours

Granville Island Entrance Fee:

FREE to Stroll around

Granville Island Hours:

Open 24 hours

Recommended hours for Tourist: 10 AM - 7 PM

 

Getting to Granville Island in Vancouver BC

 

By Public Bus to Granville Island Vancouver :

- Take TransLink Public Bus #50 False Creek bus comes from Gastown in the downtown area,

- TransLink Bus #50 stops along Granville St., and stops near Granville Island, at the cross-section of Anderson St and West 2nd Ave.

- Follow the large Granville Island sign once you are off the bus to Granville Island in Vancouver.


By Car to Granville Island Vancouver:

- From downtown Vancouver follow Howe St and BC-99 S to W 4th Ave.

- Once on Bridge take the exit toward 6th Avenue E from BC-99 S.

- Then take Anderson St and Johnston St to Duranleau St to reach Granville Island.

We suggest using either GPS or a local map from your exact location to reach Granville Island.


Vancouver Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Bus to Vancouver Granville Island:

- Take a Vancouver Hop-on Hop-Off Tour Bus for an easy and convenient way to get to Granville Island in Vancouver BC.

- Vancouver Hop-on Hop-off Tour Bus Park Route have Stop at Granville Island (Stop #16 Park Route)


Vancouver City Hop-on Hop-off Tour - $30.99
from: Viator

Recommendation and Tips for visiting Granville Island in Vancouver BC

- You will see many people with kids walking on Granville Island.
  While driving, please be aware of pedestrians, and watch for children running or walking in the streets.

- Granville Island Public Market is a famous public market in Vancouver.
  This Granville Island Market hours are usually 9 AM-7 PM Daily (Closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing day and New Year Eve).

- For Kids, Granville Island has Kids multi-story Kids Market and Granville Island Water Park to get wet in Summer.

- Parking is ample but limited on Granville Island in Vancouver, so avoid peak hours on weekends. Also, all parking is Paid Parking.

- You can take AquaBus to and from Granville Island to visit other destinations in False Creek area of Vancouver BC.


- Want to learn more about Granville Island during your visit then we recommend Small-Group Granville Island Market Tour



Small-Group Granville Island Market Tour - $47.27
from: Viator

 

Website

 

Granville Island Official Website
Small-Group Granville Island Market Tour - $47.27

Explore the ins and outs of Vancouver’s famous Granville Island Public Market on this 2-hour walking tour! Located in the heart of Vancouver, Granville Island is known for its amazing market and food culture. As you peruse the diverse array of food vendors, a professional local guide will give you insider tips about the market’s best food stalls and restaurants. Sample regional cheeses, wine, meats, bread, coffee and more; learn about cooking and food preparation; and experience the Granville Island Public Market like a true local! This food tour is limited to 15 people, ensuring you enjoy a small-group experience.