City: Granville Island & Fairview
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6 Sights & Landmarks in Granville Island & Fairview That You Shouldn't Miss
Vancouver was founded as “Gastown” by an Englishman with a penchant for beer and storytelling. Today Gastown is a historic section of the Canadian metropolis, and the lively pubs still reflect the area’s former status as a sort of community drinking center. The city’s forests, grand parks, and impressive suspension bridge beckon travelers to explore them, as do the city’s shops and museums. Relive the glory of the 2010 Winter Games with visits to Olympic venues and the marvelous Olympic Cauldron.
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1. Granville Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19,545 reviews
Former industrial site has been transformed into an artsy, posh neighborhood with quaint shops, cafes and bookstores.
Reviewed By 643darenr - Burnham-On-Sea, United Kingdom
This was somewhere where we wanted to visit on our last trip but never made it. But glad we took the time on this trip and spend a very sunny Sunday afternoon on the Island. The public market is amazing, the sights, smells and colours are breathtaking selling everything from fruit and veg (all expertly displayed), to flowers, soaps, local crafts and the dessert counters WOW AMAZING. The food court area did get extremely busy but we were able to find a seat - the Chinese food counter was our preferred meal option and it was delicious, with us opting for the Lemon Chicken and the Honey Garlic pork. The food was that good that we actually visited again the following week. There are lots of other places to visit around the market, with shops and amazing houseboats + I believe there was a childrens play area. We then used one of the aqua buses to get a different view of the area back to Plaza of Nations. I would highly recommend Granville Market if you are in Vancouver
2. Lattimer Gallery
3. Burrard Bridge
4. Hadden Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By 690sf - Vancouver, Canada
I did not know there was a place called Hadden Park even though I went to this park frequently, only later finding out t was so named. Most Vancouverites know of Vanier Park on Kits Point, manly because of the Space Centre & Vancouver Museum located on it. Hadden Park abuts it, & seems to have been overshadowed by Vanier Park. Hadden Park, named after Englishman, Harvey Hadden , who previously owned it before he donated it to the city, is a great place to view the ocean & mountains across the inlet, even now in the more rainy months. So how after all these years of being in this park called Hadden Park, did I get to know its name? My son, when visiting Vancouver, took an iphone picture of us playing in the park. When adding it to my collection of iPhone pics, the name popped up as its location. Being English, I am more used to the name being spelt Haddon but love generous philanthropists however they are named. Hadden Park gives lots of joy to strollers, runners & children alike. Thanks Harvey Hadden. Posted by S Fuller
5. Granville Giants Murals
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Famous9 - Arlington, United States
I must have walked by Ocean Concrete's massive art mural ten times during my stay on Granville Island, and each time I had to take photos. Surprising fun in the middle of the concrete plant. I noted new details and laughs each time. Like the little boy's pockets and bare feet. Got another view from the Sandbar Restaurant next door. Ocean Concrete's mixer trucks are also works of art: an ear of corn, tomatoes, just arty and fun. Look for them in the morning as they are leaving the Island for concrete deliveries!
6. Seaforth Armoury
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
