Granville
Island is located in the heart of Vancouver. It was transformed
from a declining 37-acre industrial park in Vancouver's False Creek into
possibly the most successful urban redevelopment ever seen in North America.
It has been reborn in the form of a public market, art school, shops,
restaurants, theatres, galleries and hotel.
The Granville Island Public Market offers an emporium of green grocers,
butchers, bakers, fishmongers, importers, ethnic food sellers, craft
vendors, sweet stands, florists and casual eateries. It also features a wine
shop and a micro-roaster of organic coffee.
Granville Island's ambiance is unique. Its gritty, industrial past
has been transformed into a friendly, artistic, and energetic environment.
It offers great food, theatre and a glimpse of Vancouver's magnificent
maritime and industrial history.
You can access Granville Island by ferry from the downtown area, or enjoy
a walk to the island along Vancouver's famous seawall. Fifty permanent
vendors and a constantly changing array of farmers, artisans and cottage
industry food producers are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week.
