Granville Island

This part of Vancouver, called the island, is actually a bulk peninsula. This is one of the city’s favorite places where trade is also flourishing. Wonderful city views, a relaxing atmosphere, performances of street actors - everything here has to rest.

On the island there are many art workshops, galleries, retail outlets, among which is a wonderful, one of the largest markets in Vancouver with an incredibly diverse range of products. Considering that the island is located almost in the heart of the city, these numerous establishments contribute to its incredible popularity - here, as in a hive, life boils, business and friendly meetings are appointed, here is drawn for a light, relaxed atmosphere.

A memorable peculiar flavor of the island is given as if framing the silhouettes of pleasure and fishing boats, small bright ferries that move people from shore to shore.

The history of the island is related to industry. Since the end of the XIX century, there was a focus of production - sawmills, factories for the production of tiles, paint, nails, etc. The island was considered so important that in 1942, after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, special measures were taken to prevent any sabotage on Granville. It was only in the second half of the twentieth century that the situation changed and the island began to acquire and develop the features of a “people-friendly” place, which it is now.