They call Granville Island “Vancouver’s Town Square.” If you took all the essential elements of Vancouver, condensed them, and put them in one area, you would end up with something like this unique urban oasis. It reflects the city’s multicultural, multiethnic vibe and is incredibly exciting and fun.

Take a stroll around the area and try to take it all in: waterfront restaurants, galleries, theatres, studios, shops, cafes, and the market, which is one of the most popular features of the island. Check out the produce that grows in the area, see what the fishermen caught in their nets that day, pick some flowers for your darling, grab something to eat, or simply relax by the water and watch the world go by.

Take the kids to the Adventure Zone or the Water Park, catch a show, visit the brewery, or rent a boat and go out on the water. On the way back, take the colorful Aquabus and enjoy a 25-minutes tour of False Creek, which will allow you to see the city from a fresh perspective.

Stanley Park The Seawall in Vancouver Museum of Vancouver Gastown Vancouver Aquarium Granville Island Vancouver Heritage Foundation Tours Vancouver Foodie Tours Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden VanDusen Botanical Garden Queen Elizabeth Park English Bay Beach Nitobe Memorial Garden Gastown Vancouver Lookout Eye of the Wind Breathe Spa Bloedel Floral Conservatory Science World UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research Robson Street Wild Whales Vancouver Yaletown Vancouver Maritime Museum

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