Granville Island
Phone: 604.666.5784
http://www.granvilleisland.com

Location:
Granville Island is under the south end of the Granville Street Bridge which connects Downtown Vancouver with Kitsilano and the Granville South district. Because it's in the middle of the city, Granville Island is easy to get to. Its location on the south shore under the Granville Street Bridge affords many options. Whether by boat, by car, by bus, by bicycle or on foot, your choices are many. See http://www.granvilleisland.com for maps!

General Information:
Developed in 1979 from what used to be an industrial wasteland under the Granville Bridge, this island of treasures is a must on any family's list.

An easy journey by car, bus, bike-or boat-from any part of the city, Granville Island is a-buzz with activity. Take in live free entertainment in the waterfront courtyard. Sample freshly made fudge or warm donuts in the Public Market. Wander along beside the houseboats, or chat with authentic fisherfolk.

Age Group:
Babies Don't make a special trip just with a baby. If the baby is accompanying an older child, then by all means bring the baby along. He or she is bound to get something out of the outing. Easy to Bring them along while you shop and enjoy the outdoors!

Toddlers & Older children: All sorts of fun for children of all ages! Lots to do and see!

Hours of Operation:

Granville Island Public Market
Open 7 days a week
9am-7pm

Net Loft
Open 7 days a week
10am-7pm
Open daily: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Cost: (Currently)

All is free, except the Granville Model Ships, and Model Trains Museum.

What is there to Do and See?
Sample the fresh, tantalizing offerings of the market and restaurants. Browse the unique items crafted by some of the best local talent. Watch these artists and craftspeople as they create. Take in a play or two at our theatres. Granville Island is an urban haven filled with restaurants, theatres, galleries and studios, and all things that are fresh: seafood, fruit, vegetables, plants, flowers, candy, fudge, breads and baked treats.

Kids Market was designed with kids in mind, you can play, shop, and eat – all right at the market. Play in the ball pit, make a craft, or shop in the many toy and child themed shops. Visit the pond and play on the boat and watch the ducks and geese. In the summer, Granville Island water park can’t be beat for cooling down, and the surrounding playground and grass make for great kite flying and picnicking areas.

Kids Market - 2 floors of unique shopping for kids and kids at heart!

Not your usual plastic, mass-produced stuff by a long shot. Instead this colourful building is home to a bustling play area and shops selling all kinds of offbeat, handcrafted, and educational toys, many of them locally made. Nifty junior-sized fashions too. Kids Market is located on Granville Island in the heart of Vancouver. Kids Market is next to the pond at the entrance to Granville Island and has 28 shops, services and activities for children and their families. Kids Market is housed in an old factory which is over 100 years old, two annex buildings and a train caboose. Shop and play indoors or enjoy the patio and play area beside the pond! Splash around in the water park that is right next door! (1496 Cartwright Street-Vancouver)

Fun - we’ve got it! Family arcade, supervised play area, birthday parties, picnic area, special events and contests. Your family can even be pampered at our hair salon or have your child’s portrait taken. Need we say more! http://www.kidsmarket.ca


Water Park: The largest free water park in North America is on Granville Island. Open all summer, this wet wonderland is a great place to linger with a picnic lunch, fresh from the Market.

Ferry: To reach the Island, you can drive, walk, cycle or try the most-fun alternative, mini-ferry. Every two or three minutes, cute little ferries buzz back and forth between Granville Island and various mini-docks around False Creek.

Public Market: Sample the fresh, tantalizing offerings of the public market and restaurants on the island. Browse the unique items crafted by some of the best local talent. Watch these artists and craftspeople as they create. Take in a play or two at our theatres. Granville Island is an urban haven filled with fine restaurants, theatres, galleries and studios, and all things that are fresh: seafood, fruit, vegetables, plants, flowers, candy, fudge, breads and baked treats. The Public market is located at 1661 Duranleau St.

Street Performers add to the Island's festive atmosphere; clowns and jugglers, musicians and magicians, balloon artists and face painters, flame throwers and fire eaters, comedians and thespians all enchant passersby into crowding around, applauding, and even sometimes participating in the show.

The Granville Model Ships, and Model Trains Museum are located on Granville Island in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Granville Island is under the south end of the Granville Street Bridge which connects Downtown Vancouver with Kitsilano and the Granville South district. See the Model Ships, and Model Trains Museum for more information.
The Kids Market, Public Market and Information Centre all have baby change facilities. Stroller
rentals are also available at the Kids Market administration located on the 2nd level.

From Victoria Day to Labour Day, kids can burn excess energy at the Waterpark—the largest free attraction of its kind in North America. Let the kids roam free among the water pipes, sprays and slides—there is even a toddlers only section. Hours: 10am–6pm daily.

Kids can also play in one (or both!) of the two playgrounds on the Island—swing to the sky
in Railspur Park, or explore the old machinery from the Island’s days of heavy industry in the play area beside the False Creek Community Centre.

Just a few dollars will buy kids and adults a piece of False Creek boating life—hop aboard the Aquabus or False Creek Ferries, which depart from docks outside the Public Market.

Tips:
1. Enjoy Fish and chips on the seaside, lots of places to eat fish and chips, kids love it and also the adults do too! Granville Island is famous for their fish and chips! If not take a picnic with you and eat along benches along the sea-side. Or buy fresh deli, breads, fruits, veggies and much more from the public market…mmmm!
2. Bring bikes to bike around or even rollerblades to Granville Island or even just walk and enjoy the scenic surroundings!
3. In the kid’s market there is a play area with a large slide and climbing misc, but they do not allow shoes and they do no allow bare feet, so bring socks for your little ones!
4. Stroller rentals available see Kids Market Admin on the second floor!
5. Keep an entire day free for Granville Island as there is a lot to see and do!
6. Sensible shoes. Sturdy walking shoes or light hikers
7. Sweater or fleece top, gloves. Advisable from November to March, especially if you plan to get around on the water.
8. Knapsack or shoulder bag. Convenient for squirreling away a few exotic groceries souvenirs.