Granville Island: a magical escape within the city

Discover the places you'll love when visiting for a few hours, a day, or more! While the island is accessible by car, boat, or bus, our shops, studios, food vendors, hotels and theatres are best enjoyed on foot. Just a short walk from the island's entrance, you'll find the Kids Market. Housed in a century-old paint factory and train caboose, the Kids Market is brimming with art, magic and science shops that will definitely interest any kid (and even a few adults). From there, you can visit the island's resident day vendors in the Public Market. Aside from delightful food products. Say Cheese! A trip to Granville Island wouldn't be complete without a taste from soft and creamy to straight-up stinky cheese. We will also try accoutrements delicacies and charcuterie. Get caffeinated. Organic? Local? Fairtrade? Yes, yes, and yes! They have it all. The Public Market is home to dozens of artisans crafting everything from jewelry, handmade soaps, preserves, candles and more.