I know that everyone always says to go and visit Granville Island, and they are right!!
You really should go and visit, at least once. Live music, street performers, and fresh produce.
Go have a look and you’ll probably end up liking it.
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There are some cool locally owned places, go check them out!
Walk around, get lost and who knows you might find something you always wanted.
Lets start off with the Granville Island Public Market
Inside the Granville Island Public Market, there are some great shops.
Here are a few, there’s plenty more when you get there.
The Stock Market has amazing fresh market soups that come with bread.
They also have various stocks, sauces, dips and marinades.
Hang out, and drink some great tea – Granville Tea Company
Mmmm you like candy – Candy Kitchen
Do you like meat, because these guys do – Tenderland Meats
Amazing flowers to just stare at or you can buy some – Granville Island Florist
Outside the Granville Island Public Market
There are many locally owned artist shops, check out Granville Island Artists
Here are a few..
Daniel Materna Ceramics
Really neat stuff, cups, plates, lamps and sculptures.
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Go check out – New and Small Sterling Studio Glass, glass blowing.
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The Net Loft
Has some great little shops and its an open space building - check it out
bike to it – 1666 Duranleau Street – Net Loft – Granville Island – Vancouver, BC
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Fun place for kids or adults who love acting like kids.
Visit the Kids Market
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There is a wide selection of local food markets on Granville Island
Fresh amazing seafood, especially the lobster.
You pick your own – The Lobster Man
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Finest At Sea – Fresh seafood market, that has knowledgeable staff and yummy food.
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Finest at Sea
Also has a bistro with delicious seafood on Arbutus Street – check it out
Sit down for some food or just a cute place to hang out on Granville Island.
The Sand Bar – Awesome seafood, which is a little pricey. It has a great atmosphere and view.
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If you are in the mood for some quick fish or oysters.
Try Tony’s Fish and Oyster Cafe
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Tucked away in a cute little alley, you will find – Argo Cafe
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Mmm gelato and sweets – Whoopie Dee Doo Sweet Shop
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Nice view in the back. Have a seat at Pedro’s Organic Coffee House
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Do you have a sweet tooth? Chocolates and ice cream – Rogers Chocolates
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This place is very cool and interesting.
Take a load off and have a taste of fresh premium sake – Artisan Sake Maker
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Granville Island Brewing - Go for a tour and tasting or just have a beer.
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Leisure activities on Granville Island.
Check out Ecomarine (no website) – Kayak lessons, rentals, tours and sales.
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Scuba diving lessons, scuba day trips an very informative staff- Rowand’s Reef Scuba Shop
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False Creek Community Centre
Is awesome!! They have everything from canoe & kayaking lessons to drawing lessons.
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Do you want to see the wild on the open sea? Then you need to visit Wild Whales Vancouver
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Catching a ferry on Granville Island is pretty easy and awesome.
Catch the Granville Island Ferry - on Granville Island
They are a cute, quick and a cheap way of getting somewhere.
The ferries take you to :
The Aquatic Centre, Maritime Museum. Stamps Landing, Yaletown and Science World.
Ferry Dock Locations
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You can also catch the Bowen Island Water Taxi - on Granville Island
Only 15 bucks one way – or 25 bucks return.
Here are some more directions
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