One of the loveliest neighbourhoods in Vancouver is this tiny little island tucked under the Granville Street Bridge just south of downtown. Granville Island is well-known for its food, markets, outdoor summer street performances and abundance of artisan-focused shops, boutiques, and the Emily Carr University of Art and Design. If you have a day, or even an afternoon, here are the must-sees of this little Vancouver gem:
Granville Loop Park
Visit the large 100 stone sculpture commemorating Vancouver's 100th birthday.
Sutcliffe Park
Explore the gardens surrounding a cute pond full of ducks under the bridge as you enter the island.
Kids Market
Discover all things to do with the imagination and creativity. There are 25 stores for those with an obsessive love for toys and childhood.
Granville Island Market
For tea-tasting, fresh fruits and vegetables, delicious Kaisereck bagels and a dozen discounted day-old donuts for $4 pop.
Granville Island Marina
Sit and enjoy the view where the small False Creek ferries depart from.
Net Loft
For the arts and crafts and your inner creative, featuring a variety of beautiful craft stores and artisan boutiques.
Railspur Alley
For artisan boutiques, Christmas lights and a little park.
Hi! I’m Jana, a Dutch-German-British-Canadian with a dream of seeing every country in the world. I am a storyteller, photographer and adventurer passionate about documenting and sharing my travels.
“Visit the large 100 stone statue commemorating Vancouver’s 100th birthday.”
Well, that’s a great pic but an error in English (French is my mother tongue and we make the same difference):
Statue = usually representing a person or animal (but many make the error)
That “100” is a sculpture, 100% sure.
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Ha, good catch Jean! Thanks for that tip 🙂