Granville Island is one of the places that the family or business person will enjoy visiting while in Vancouver. This is one of the places that have something for every age, to have a memorable and exciting day in Vancouver.

For the adults there is a tour of the Granville Island Brewery, which includes tasting the ale, like their special Kitsilano Maple Cream ale.

There is also shopping for both the adults and children, where adults will find unique items, including jellies, jams, homemade soaps, handmade jewelry and local artist’s works. Children will be amazed at the treasures they will find at the Kids Mart.

The family or business person can also enjoy waters ports on the island, with kayak rentals or canoes to spend time out on the water where the views are spectacular. It is also possible for the family to take a boat ride to round out an afternoon on the island, or a romantic end to the day for a couple.

There are restaurants serving both local and International menus, many of these eateries also serve the Granville Island locally brewed ales. The restaurants on the island range from the coffee shop, bar and grill to more formal restaurants for a special end to the day on Granville Island.