One of the great tourist destinations in Vancouver is Granville Island, a magnificent marketplace located in the heart of Vancouver. Granville Island, situated at the mouth of False Creek, beneath the historic Burrard St. bridge, is a Pacific treasure, where tourists and local can shop, dine, and enjoy local culture.

Whether you're interested in finding a special souvenir item from many of the local handicraft shops, or you're looking to fill your tummy with fresh-caught salmon, or you just want to lounge around on the promenade and watch the sailboats breeze along around Burrard Inlet, you're sure to enjoy your time on Granville Island.

Once an industrial eyesore not long ago, Granville Island has been turned into a miniature market paradise. Aside from the abundance of shopping during the day, there is also plenty of night life on Granville Island, from clubs, bars, restaurants, and entertainment facilities, such as the Arts Club Revue Theatre. It's a quick trip by cab, bus, boat, or Aquabus from different parts of Vancouver, making Granville Island very accessible for visitors.

So if you're soon planning a trip to Vancouver, be sure to include Granville Island as one of your vacation stops, as you'll be sure to get a rich dose of Vancouver culture, and have a good time in the process.