Granville Island
A fresh waterfront escape in the city
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Granville Island showcases the best of Pacific Northwest living in cuisine, shopping, culture, performance, and art.
10.5 million
Granville Island draws 10.5-million visitors a year.
In 1916, the "island" was created using material from False Creek. Eventually, warehouses, mills, and machinery were built on the site. By the 1970s, city visionaries and government support helped make way for a permanent market. Today, there are still six original tenants, including the line-up worthy Lee's Donuts.
Area was once sandbars where First Nations peoples seasonally fished, held events and established a permanent village.
On July 12, 1979, Granville Island officially opened, providing a permanent home to vendors who started in farmers’ markets. In a smart use of repurposing, old warehouse buildings on the former industrial site were used to house the new markets. Since opening, Granville Island has thrived as a bustling central hub showcasing global and local art and cuisine.
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