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Inside the Mind of Mr. JJ Bean

To local coffee aficionados, JJ Bean’s locations are well-loved sanctuaries. Yet, to the untrained eye – the new arrival, the traveler – JJ Bean’s obvious presence might attract a wary eye. The feeling is only natural; authentic, local, family businesses don’t often come with 23 storefronts, especially ones that look so chic.

[ENTER TO WIN] Celebrating 12 Years of the Granville Island Market Tour

If You Crave… food that tells history, Sights with dramatic geography, and People who are proudly local… The Granville Island Public Market has it all Perched on Vancouver’s dramatic waterfront, Canada’s most famous Public Market houses 90 of Canada’s top artisans, from cheese mongers to florists, pasta makers, fruit stands, charcuterie shops and more. The market is full of […]

Recipe: Edible Canada’s Falafel Veggie Bowl

Chef Tobias shares the recipe behind the Falafel Veggie Bowl at Edible Canada on Granville Island. It's a labour of love!

8 Great Quotes: Eric Pateman on Canadian Cuisine

With his colourful career path, entrepreneurial spirit, and fervid passion for food, Eric Pateman might just be the most interesting man in Canada.

9 Ways You’ll Fall in Love with Gastown

It’s been ONE YEAR since we launched the Gastronomic Gastown Tour! We’ve always loved the history-rich and food-centric neighbourhood but we're officially smitten!

Now Open on Granville Island: Sen Pad Thai

[UPDATED May 4, 2017: Sen Pad Thai – a noodle shop by celebrated Vancouver chef, Angus An, is now open in Net Loft building on Granville Island] Sen Pad Thai opened this morning on Granville Island, and we stopped in for the first taste of Chef Angus’ newest creations! TAKE A LOOK AT SEN PAD […]

Craft Beer Delivered to Your Desk is Totally Normal in Vancouver

Besides coffee, clouds, and an occasional earthquake, Vancouver is known as the home of some of Canada’s best craft beer. In fact, as of February, 2017, there are over 60 independently owned breweries in the Lower Mainland alone, and many more throughout B.C. With so many amazing options, there isn’t any doubt how easy it […]

Winterruption Donut Spectacular at Granville Island

The Winterruption Donut Spectacular returns to Granville Island February 17-19, 2017! Granville Island’s annual festival is back for it’s 12th season! Winterruption includes local artists, musicians, theatre performance, Foodie Tours (that’s us!)…and our favourite event, the Winterruption Donut Spectacular! Each year, the sweet geniuses at Lee’s Donuts on Granville Island create a special flavour for […]

17 Hilarious Valentines Puns for Foodies

Valentines puns with a foodie twist. Happy Valentines Day, Foodies!  1. My heart beets for you. 2. Let’s grow mould together.   3. I’m crazy pho you A cheap date + a priceless pun    4. Let’s avocuddle! 5. If you were a fruit, you’d be a FINEapple. Heck yes. 6. You’re my butter half. 7. It […]

Top 13 Whistler Cheap Eats

Heading to Whistler for all the outdoors fun, but don't want to break the bank?

SANDWICH ALERT: Turducken returns to Meat and Bread

For two short days a year, the sandwich gods at Meat and Bread bless the foodies of Vancouver with their famous Turducken Sandwich.  Turducken 2016: Dec 22-23, 2016 Touted as the “mother-of-all-sandwiches,” and the “world’s best sandwich,” the 2016 Turducken Sandwich features: chicken in a duck in a turkey, roasted to perfection gravy butternut squash […]

Top 10 Things to Do on Granville Island

As Canada's second-most visited destination, Granville Island can be a very busy and overwhelming place. Check out these Top 10 Tips before visit!

Blog Highlights

  • Beyond the Public Market: From glass-blowing studios to Railspur Alley’s hidden gems, there’s so much more to explore once you step outside the market.

  • Pro Tips for a Smooth Visit: Skip driving, watch out for seagulls, pack a reusable bag, and don’t miss the vibrant street performers!

  • Taste and Tour Like a Local: Join our award-winning Granville Island Market Tour for 20+ Canadian tastings, artisan meet-and-greets, and insider stories you won’t hear elsewhere.

As Canada’s second-most visited destination, Granville Island can be a very busy and overwhelming place. We host the daily walking food tours of the Granville Island Public Market and picked up a few tricks to make your trip to Granville Island a success.

10 Things to Do When you Visit Granville Island:

1. Bike, Walk or Take the Aquabus

Visitors to Granville Island are often surprised to discover that Granville Island has several complimentary parking spots, for up to 3 hours. However, these parking stalls are at a premium. Driving is NOT a thing you should do on Granville Island…the area gets impossibly tricky to navigate as tour buses, pedestrians, and deliveries arrive!

Unless you are visiting Granville Island before 10am, we strongly recommend that you bike, walk, or take the False Creek Ferries!

2. Get on the Granville Island Market Tour

Top-Restaurants-in-Vancouver-Lee's Donuts

The Granville Island Public Market is the crown jewel of the island. With towers of dazzling fruit and fresh flowers, there are 3 buildings and over 90 vendors to spoil your senses. Unlike other Public Markets around the world, most of the market vendors supply ingredients versus prepared foods. The 2-hour Granville Island Market Tour is the ONLY way to experience a progressive meal at the Market.

Not only will you learn the history of the Island and meet local artisans, but you’ll skip-the-lines and feast your way through breads, meats, cheeses, fruits, sweets and hot honey-dipped donuts for a grand total of 20+ Signature Canadian tastings. The tour even includes a sit down food and wine pairing at a famous local farm-to-table restaurant, Edible Canada!

The Granville Island Market Tour is a designated Canadian Signature Experience and departs daily at 10:30am.

A local tour guide in Vancouver serving her guests food tastings during an immersive Vancouver group experience

Get VIP Access to World Famous Granville Island Market

3. Take Time to Explore the Island

There is so much to see at Granville Island, especially beyond the Public Market. After the Granville Island Market Tour, you won’t want to miss exploring the Island’s art galleries, glass-blowing studios, and numerous cultural landmarks. It’s easy to spend 3-4 hours at Granville Island, especially when you realize all of the places to eat and drink!

4. See the Giants

Things to do Granville Island - Giants

The Giants – colourful concrete silos that were painted as larger-than-life cartoon giants – are one of Vancouver’s most iconic art pieces. Walk 2 minutes from the Public Market and snap a photo with their colourful faces!

Read more: Top 10 list of Kid-Friendly Activities at Granville Island

5. You’ll Want to Mind the Seagulls

Seagulls rule Granville Island. They are accustomed to eating the best food in Vancouver and they won’t be shy to claim your meal! It’s best not to leave your food unattended on a bench and to keep your eyes peeled while sitting under trees!

6. Bring a Bag (Or Buy a $2 Granville Island Public Market Tote)

Vancouver is attempting to be the World’s Greenest City by 2020 and eliminating plastic bags is a big part of this initiative. Pack a reusable bag for your trek to Granville Island or purchase a $2 souvenir tote bag from the machines inside the Public Market!

7. Stop to Watch a Busker

There are over 20 locations on Granville Island for street performers – musicians, artists, and entertainers – to perform. Buskers sign up on a first-come-first-serve basis are only able to reserve 1-hour time slots. So, if you are enjoying the music or would like to see the show, stop to take it in! It’s likely that the same performer will not be there when you return.

8. Visit Railspur Alley

Things to do Granville Island - Giants

Aside from the Granville Island Public Market, one of our favourite places to eat, drink and explore is Railspur Alley. Along this pathway, you can stop for a gin tasting at Liberty Distillery, try on a hand-painted silk, taste artisan sake made with locally-grown rice…and so much more!

9. Go Inside Net Loft

Directly across from the Granville Island Public Market is a blue building called Net Loft. There’s so many gems to explore here, but Net Loft is home to our favourite stationary shop and a place called Market Kitchen, where we love to buy gifts for fellow foodies!

10. Find Ron Basford Park

The stepped-slope at Ron Basford Park is a local secret at Granville Island. This quiet green space is on the Eastern-most edge of the island, with fantastic views of False Creek. The park is about a 15-minute walk from the Public Market and a perfect place to enjoy a picnic!

Hungry for more? Click here to read 5 little-known facts about the Granville Island Public Market!

Explore the best of Granville Island

Daily Granville Island Food Tours depart at 10:30am.

a Vancouver Foodie Tours guide leading a group of travelers through the Granville Island Public Market on a foodie tour

1

Gastronomic Gastown

Blog Highlights

  • Beyond the Public Market: From glass-blowing studios to Railspur Alley’s hidden gems, there’s so much more to explore once you step outside the market.

  • Pro Tips for a Smooth Visit: Skip driving, watch out for seagulls, pack a reusable bag, and don’t miss the vibrant street performers!

  • Taste and Tour Like a Local: Join our award-winning Granville Island Market Tour for 20+ Canadian tastings, artisan meet-and-greets, and insider stories you won’t hear elsewhere.

As Canada’s second-most visited destination, Granville Island can be a very busy and overwhelming place. We host the daily walking food tours of the Granville Island Public Market and picked up a few tricks to make your trip to Granville Island a success.

10 Things to Do When you Visit Granville Island:

1. Bike, Walk or Take the Aquabus

Visitors to Granville Island are often surprised to discover that Granville Island has several complimentary parking spots, for up to 3 hours. However, these parking stalls are at a premium. Driving is NOT a thing you should do on Granville Island…the area gets impossibly tricky to navigate as tour buses, pedestrians, and deliveries arrive!

Unless you are visiting Granville Island before 10am, we strongly recommend that you bike, walk, or take the False Creek Ferries!

2. Get on the Granville Island Market Tour

Top-Restaurants-in-Vancouver-Lee's Donuts

The Granville Island Public Market is the crown jewel of the island. With towers of dazzling fruit and fresh flowers, there are 3 buildings and over 90 vendors to spoil your senses. Unlike other Public Markets around the world, most of the market vendors supply ingredients versus prepared foods. The 2-hour Granville Island Market Tour is the ONLY way to experience a progressive meal at the Market.

Not only will you learn the history of the Island and meet local artisans, but you’ll skip-the-lines and feast your way through breads, meats, cheeses, fruits, sweets and hot honey-dipped donuts for a grand total of 20+ Signature Canadian tastings. The tour even includes a sit down food and wine pairing at a famous local farm-to-table restaurant, Edible Canada!

The Granville Island Market Tour is a designated Canadian Signature Experience and departs daily at 10:30am.

A local tour guide in Vancouver serving her guests food tastings during an immersive Vancouver group experience

Get VIP Access to World Famous Granville Island Market

3. Take Time to Explore the Island

There is so much to see at Granville Island, especially beyond the Public Market. After the Granville Island Market Tour, you won’t want to miss exploring the Island’s art galleries, glass-blowing studios, and numerous cultural landmarks. It’s easy to spend 3-4 hours at Granville Island, especially when you realize all of the places to eat and drink!

4. See the Giants

Things to do Granville Island - Giants

The Giants – colourful concrete silos that were painted as larger-than-life cartoon giants – are one of Vancouver’s most iconic art pieces. Walk 2 minutes from the Public Market and snap a photo with their colourful faces!

Read more: Top 10 list of Kid-Friendly Activities at Granville Island

5. You’ll Want to Mind the Seagulls

Seagulls rule Granville Island. They are accustomed to eating the best food in Vancouver and they won’t be shy to claim your meal! It’s best not to leave your food unattended on a bench and to keep your eyes peeled while sitting under trees!

6. Bring a Bag (Or Buy a $2 Granville Island Public Market Tote)

Vancouver is attempting to be the World’s Greenest City by 2020 and eliminating plastic bags is a big part of this initiative. Pack a reusable bag for your trek to Granville Island or purchase a $2 souvenir tote bag from the machines inside the Public Market!

7. Stop to Watch a Busker

There are over 20 locations on Granville Island for street performers – musicians, artists, and entertainers – to perform. Buskers sign up on a first-come-first-serve basis are only able to reserve 1-hour time slots. So, if you are enjoying the music or would like to see the show, stop to take it in! It’s likely that the same performer will not be there when you return.

8. Visit Railspur Alley

Things to do Granville Island - Giants

Aside from the Granville Island Public Market, one of our favourite places to eat, drink and explore is Railspur Alley. Along this pathway, you can stop for a gin tasting at Liberty Distillery, try on a hand-painted silk, taste artisan sake made with locally-grown rice…and so much more!

9. Go Inside Net Loft

Directly across from the Granville Island Public Market is a blue building called Net Loft. There’s so many gems to explore here, but Net Loft is home to our favourite stationary shop and a place called Market Kitchen, where we love to buy gifts for fellow foodies!

10. Find Ron Basford Park

The stepped-slope at Ron Basford Park is a local secret at Granville Island. This quiet green space is on the Eastern-most edge of the island, with fantastic views of False Creek. The park is about a 15-minute walk from the Public Market and a perfect place to enjoy a picnic!

Hungry for more? Click here to read 5 little-known facts about the Granville Island Public Market!

Explore the best of Granville Island

Daily Granville Island Food Tours depart at 10:30am.

a Vancouver Foodie Tours guide leading a group of travelers through the Granville Island Public Market on a foodie tour

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Granville Island Market

Blog Highlights

  • Beyond the Public Market: From glass-blowing studios to Railspur Alley’s hidden gems, there’s so much more to explore once you step outside the market.

  • Pro Tips for a Smooth Visit: Skip driving, watch out for seagulls, pack a reusable bag, and don’t miss the vibrant street performers!

  • Taste and Tour Like a Local: Join our award-winning Granville Island Market Tour for 20+ Canadian tastings, artisan meet-and-greets, and insider stories you won’t hear elsewhere.

As Canada’s second-most visited destination, Granville Island can be a very busy and overwhelming place. We host the daily walking food tours of the Granville Island Public Market and picked up a few tricks to make your trip to Granville Island a success.

10 Things to Do When you Visit Granville Island:

1. Bike, Walk or Take the Aquabus

Visitors to Granville Island are often surprised to discover that Granville Island has several complimentary parking spots, for up to 3 hours. However, these parking stalls are at a premium. Driving is NOT a thing you should do on Granville Island…the area gets impossibly tricky to navigate as tour buses, pedestrians, and deliveries arrive!

Unless you are visiting Granville Island before 10am, we strongly recommend that you bike, walk, or take the False Creek Ferries!

2. Get on the Granville Island Market Tour

Top-Restaurants-in-Vancouver-Lee's Donuts

The Granville Island Public Market is the crown jewel of the island. With towers of dazzling fruit and fresh flowers, there are 3 buildings and over 90 vendors to spoil your senses. Unlike other Public Markets around the world, most of the market vendors supply ingredients versus prepared foods. The 2-hour Granville Island Market Tour is the ONLY way to experience a progressive meal at the Market.

Not only will you learn the history of the Island and meet local artisans, but you’ll skip-the-lines and feast your way through breads, meats, cheeses, fruits, sweets and hot honey-dipped donuts for a grand total of 20+ Signature Canadian tastings. The tour even includes a sit down food and wine pairing at a famous local farm-to-table restaurant, Edible Canada!

The Granville Island Market Tour is a designated Canadian Signature Experience and departs daily at 10:30am.

A local tour guide in Vancouver serving her guests food tastings during an immersive Vancouver group experience

Get VIP Access to World Famous Granville Island Market

3. Take Time to Explore the Island

There is so much to see at Granville Island, especially beyond the Public Market. After the Granville Island Market Tour, you won’t want to miss exploring the Island’s art galleries, glass-blowing studios, and numerous cultural landmarks. It’s easy to spend 3-4 hours at Granville Island, especially when you realize all of the places to eat and drink!

4. See the Giants

Things to do Granville Island - Giants

The Giants – colourful concrete silos that were painted as larger-than-life cartoon giants – are one of Vancouver’s most iconic art pieces. Walk 2 minutes from the Public Market and snap a photo with their colourful faces!

Read more: Top 10 list of Kid-Friendly Activities at Granville Island

5. You’ll Want to Mind the Seagulls

Seagulls rule Granville Island. They are accustomed to eating the best food in Vancouver and they won’t be shy to claim your meal! It’s best not to leave your food unattended on a bench and to keep your eyes peeled while sitting under trees!

6. Bring a Bag (Or Buy a $2 Granville Island Public Market Tote)

Vancouver is attempting to be the World’s Greenest City by 2020 and eliminating plastic bags is a big part of this initiative. Pack a reusable bag for your trek to Granville Island or purchase a $2 souvenir tote bag from the machines inside the Public Market!

7. Stop to Watch a Busker

There are over 20 locations on Granville Island for street performers – musicians, artists, and entertainers – to perform. Buskers sign up on a first-come-first-serve basis are only able to reserve 1-hour time slots. So, if you are enjoying the music or would like to see the show, stop to take it in! It’s likely that the same performer will not be there when you return.

8. Visit Railspur Alley

Things to do Granville Island - Giants

Aside from the Granville Island Public Market, one of our favourite places to eat, drink and explore is Railspur Alley. Along this pathway, you can stop for a gin tasting at Liberty Distillery, try on a hand-painted silk, taste artisan sake made with locally-grown rice…and so much more!

9. Go Inside Net Loft

Directly across from the Granville Island Public Market is a blue building called Net Loft. There’s so many gems to explore here, but Net Loft is home to our favourite stationary shop and a place called Market Kitchen, where we love to buy gifts for fellow foodies!

10. Find Ron Basford Park

The stepped-slope at Ron Basford Park is a local secret at Granville Island. This quiet green space is on the Eastern-most edge of the island, with fantastic views of False Creek. The park is about a 15-minute walk from the Public Market and a perfect place to enjoy a picnic!

Hungry for more? Click here to read 5 little-known facts about the Granville Island Public Market!

Explore the best of Granville Island

Daily Granville Island Food Tours depart at 10:30am.

a Vancouver Foodie Tours guide leading a group of travelers through the Granville Island Public Market on a foodie tour

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Authentic Asian Eats

Blog Highlights

  • Beyond the Public Market: From glass-blowing studios to Railspur Alley’s hidden gems, there’s so much more to explore once you step outside the market.

  • Pro Tips for a Smooth Visit: Skip driving, watch out for seagulls, pack a reusable bag, and don’t miss the vibrant street performers!

  • Taste and Tour Like a Local: Join our award-winning Granville Island Market Tour for 20+ Canadian tastings, artisan meet-and-greets, and insider stories you won’t hear elsewhere.

As Canada’s second-most visited destination, Granville Island can be a very busy and overwhelming place. We host the daily walking food tours of the Granville Island Public Market and picked up a few tricks to make your trip to Granville Island a success.

10 Things to Do When you Visit Granville Island:

1. Bike, Walk or Take the Aquabus

Visitors to Granville Island are often surprised to discover that Granville Island has several complimentary parking spots, for up to 3 hours. However, these parking stalls are at a premium. Driving is NOT a thing you should do on Granville Island…the area gets impossibly tricky to navigate as tour buses, pedestrians, and deliveries arrive!

Unless you are visiting Granville Island before 10am, we strongly recommend that you bike, walk, or take the False Creek Ferries!

2. Get on the Granville Island Market Tour

Top-Restaurants-in-Vancouver-Lee's Donuts

The Granville Island Public Market is the crown jewel of the island. With towers of dazzling fruit and fresh flowers, there are 3 buildings and over 90 vendors to spoil your senses. Unlike other Public Markets around the world, most of the market vendors supply ingredients versus prepared foods. The 2-hour Granville Island Market Tour is the ONLY way to experience a progressive meal at the Market.

Not only will you learn the history of the Island and meet local artisans, but you’ll skip-the-lines and feast your way through breads, meats, cheeses, fruits, sweets and hot honey-dipped donuts for a grand total of 20+ Signature Canadian tastings. The tour even includes a sit down food and wine pairing at a famous local farm-to-table restaurant, Edible Canada!

The Granville Island Market Tour is a designated Canadian Signature Experience and departs daily at 10:30am.

A local tour guide in Vancouver serving her guests food tastings during an immersive Vancouver group experience

Get VIP Access to World Famous Granville Island Market

3. Take Time to Explore the Island

There is so much to see at Granville Island, especially beyond the Public Market. After the Granville Island Market Tour, you won’t want to miss exploring the Island’s art galleries, glass-blowing studios, and numerous cultural landmarks. It’s easy to spend 3-4 hours at Granville Island, especially when you realize all of the places to eat and drink!

4. See the Giants

Things to do Granville Island - Giants

The Giants – colourful concrete silos that were painted as larger-than-life cartoon giants – are one of Vancouver’s most iconic art pieces. Walk 2 minutes from the Public Market and snap a photo with their colourful faces!

Read more: Top 10 list of Kid-Friendly Activities at Granville Island

5. You’ll Want to Mind the Seagulls

Seagulls rule Granville Island. They are accustomed to eating the best food in Vancouver and they won’t be shy to claim your meal! It’s best not to leave your food unattended on a bench and to keep your eyes peeled while sitting under trees!

6. Bring a Bag (Or Buy a $2 Granville Island Public Market Tote)

Vancouver is attempting to be the World’s Greenest City by 2020 and eliminating plastic bags is a big part of this initiative. Pack a reusable bag for your trek to Granville Island or purchase a $2 souvenir tote bag from the machines inside the Public Market!

7. Stop to Watch a Busker

There are over 20 locations on Granville Island for street performers – musicians, artists, and entertainers – to perform. Buskers sign up on a first-come-first-serve basis are only able to reserve 1-hour time slots. So, if you are enjoying the music or would like to see the show, stop to take it in! It’s likely that the same performer will not be there when you return.

8. Visit Railspur Alley

Things to do Granville Island - Giants

Aside from the Granville Island Public Market, one of our favourite places to eat, drink and explore is Railspur Alley. Along this pathway, you can stop for a gin tasting at Liberty Distillery, try on a hand-painted silk, taste artisan sake made with locally-grown rice…and so much more!

9. Go Inside Net Loft

Directly across from the Granville Island Public Market is a blue building called Net Loft. There’s so many gems to explore here, but Net Loft is home to our favourite stationary shop and a place called Market Kitchen, where we love to buy gifts for fellow foodies!

10. Find Ron Basford Park

The stepped-slope at Ron Basford Park is a local secret at Granville Island. This quiet green space is on the Eastern-most edge of the island, with fantastic views of False Creek. The park is about a 15-minute walk from the Public Market and a perfect place to enjoy a picnic!

Hungry for more? Click here to read 5 little-known facts about the Granville Island Public Market!

Explore the best of Granville Island

Daily Granville Island Food Tours depart at 10:30am.

a Vancouver Foodie Tours guide leading a group of travelers through the Granville Island Public Market on a foodie tour

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Granville Island Uncorked

Blog Highlights

  • Beyond the Public Market: From glass-blowing studios to Railspur Alley’s hidden gems, there’s so much more to explore once you step outside the market.

  • Pro Tips for a Smooth Visit: Skip driving, watch out for seagulls, pack a reusable bag, and don’t miss the vibrant street performers!

  • Taste and Tour Like a Local: Join our award-winning Granville Island Market Tour for 20+ Canadian tastings, artisan meet-and-greets, and insider stories you won’t hear elsewhere.

As Canada’s second-most visited destination, Granville Island can be a very busy and overwhelming place. We host the daily walking food tours of the Granville Island Public Market and picked up a few tricks to make your trip to Granville Island a success.

10 Things to Do When you Visit Granville Island:

1. Bike, Walk or Take the Aquabus

Visitors to Granville Island are often surprised to discover that Granville Island has several complimentary parking spots, for up to 3 hours. However, these parking stalls are at a premium. Driving is NOT a thing you should do on Granville Island…the area gets impossibly tricky to navigate as tour buses, pedestrians, and deliveries arrive!

Unless you are visiting Granville Island before 10am, we strongly recommend that you bike, walk, or take the False Creek Ferries!

2. Get on the Granville Island Market Tour

Top-Restaurants-in-Vancouver-Lee's Donuts

The Granville Island Public Market is the crown jewel of the island. With towers of dazzling fruit and fresh flowers, there are 3 buildings and over 90 vendors to spoil your senses. Unlike other Public Markets around the world, most of the market vendors supply ingredients versus prepared foods. The 2-hour Granville Island Market Tour is the ONLY way to experience a progressive meal at the Market.

Not only will you learn the history of the Island and meet local artisans, but you’ll skip-the-lines and feast your way through breads, meats, cheeses, fruits, sweets and hot honey-dipped donuts for a grand total of 20+ Signature Canadian tastings. The tour even includes a sit down food and wine pairing at a famous local farm-to-table restaurant, Edible Canada!

The Granville Island Market Tour is a designated Canadian Signature Experience and departs daily at 10:30am.

A local tour guide in Vancouver serving her guests food tastings during an immersive Vancouver group experience

Get VIP Access to World Famous Granville Island Market

3. Take Time to Explore the Island

There is so much to see at Granville Island, especially beyond the Public Market. After the Granville Island Market Tour, you won’t want to miss exploring the Island’s art galleries, glass-blowing studios, and numerous cultural landmarks. It’s easy to spend 3-4 hours at Granville Island, especially when you realize all of the places to eat and drink!

4. See the Giants

Things to do Granville Island - Giants

The Giants – colourful concrete silos that were painted as larger-than-life cartoon giants – are one of Vancouver’s most iconic art pieces. Walk 2 minutes from the Public Market and snap a photo with their colourful faces!

Read more: Top 10 list of Kid-Friendly Activities at Granville Island

5. You’ll Want to Mind the Seagulls

Seagulls rule Granville Island. They are accustomed to eating the best food in Vancouver and they won’t be shy to claim your meal! It’s best not to leave your food unattended on a bench and to keep your eyes peeled while sitting under trees!

6. Bring a Bag (Or Buy a $2 Granville Island Public Market Tote)

Vancouver is attempting to be the World’s Greenest City by 2020 and eliminating plastic bags is a big part of this initiative. Pack a reusable bag for your trek to Granville Island or purchase a $2 souvenir tote bag from the machines inside the Public Market!

7. Stop to Watch a Busker

There are over 20 locations on Granville Island for street performers – musicians, artists, and entertainers – to perform. Buskers sign up on a first-come-first-serve basis are only able to reserve 1-hour time slots. So, if you are enjoying the music or would like to see the show, stop to take it in! It’s likely that the same performer will not be there when you return.

8. Visit Railspur Alley

Things to do Granville Island - Giants

Aside from the Granville Island Public Market, one of our favourite places to eat, drink and explore is Railspur Alley. Along this pathway, you can stop for a gin tasting at Liberty Distillery, try on a hand-painted silk, taste artisan sake made with locally-grown rice…and so much more!

9. Go Inside Net Loft

Directly across from the Granville Island Public Market is a blue building called Net Loft. There’s so many gems to explore here, but Net Loft is home to our favourite stationary shop and a place called Market Kitchen, where we love to buy gifts for fellow foodies!

10. Find Ron Basford Park

The stepped-slope at Ron Basford Park is a local secret at Granville Island. This quiet green space is on the Eastern-most edge of the island, with fantastic views of False Creek. The park is about a 15-minute walk from the Public Market and a perfect place to enjoy a picnic!

Hungry for more? Click here to read 5 little-known facts about the Granville Island Public Market!

Explore the best of Granville Island

Daily Granville Island Food Tours depart at 10:30am.

a Vancouver Foodie Tours guide leading a group of travelers through the Granville Island Public Market on a foodie tour

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