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Granville Island |
Nestled in the centre of Vancouver is a friendly little oasis. Granville Island is laden with restaurants, theatres, galleries, and studios occupied by both artists and craftspeople. It’s the place to go for fresh food, clothes, gifts, crafts, and free street entertainment in a care-free atmosphere, or a drink and a snack in the sun overlooking False Creek.
Shopping aside, the Island is a favourite gathering spot for both locals and visitors. It is busiest on sunny weekends, which are the best time to sample the relaxed atmoshphere, see the artisans at work and catch the street theatre.
Granville Island has plenty for both kids and grown-ups. The Kids Only Market provides plenty of fun, whilst dads can visit the Granville Island Brewing Company and take the tour that ends with a sampling of the brews in their private bar.
Granville Island’s community includes 260 businesses, studios and facilities. It employs 2,300 people.
More than eight million visitors travel from near and far each year to experience Granville Island. Seventy-one percent of the visitors are from outside of British Columbia.
Granville Island is also home for many residents who live in the Sea Village neighborhood. Their floating houses, which sit on the southeast end of Granville Island, have water for a front yard.
Contact Information:
1661 Durnaleau Street
Vancouver, BC
Canada V6H 3S3
Phone: 604 666 6655
Fax: 604 666 7376
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