British Columbia: Granville Island Market

Just getting to Granville Island is half the fun. Go to Beach Avenue and take the False Creek Ferry. Once you disembark, head for the Granville Island Market. It is a feast for the senses. The aroma of fresh bread and luscious fruits will tantalize you as soon as you walk in the door. If I lived in Vancouver, this would be the first place I would visit every morning.  Whole grain bread, baguettes, rolls, bagels, Danish, cinnamon rolls. Your senses will be assailed with a myriad of sights and scents. You will also smell fresh coffee brewing and the aroma of ripe fruit fills the air.

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Okay, moving on. Visit the craft vendors; look at the beautiful silver jewelry, the crocheted hats and gloves, silk scarves, the hand-painted pottery, and the glassware. This is the place to find your souvenirs, real souvenirs not some piece of plastic made in Taiwan.

You can pick up the makings of a great picnic - sliced meat and cheese, ready-made sandwiches, salads, and hot and savory pies. Wonderful homemade salad dressings and spices are great too. On the other hand, if you have a place to cook, come here for your fresh vegetables and fruits, steaks, and roasts. This market is everything that we wish our local supermarket was. It is all under cover and can be reached either by walking over the Granville Bridge, taking the number 9, 15, 50 or 99 buses, the Aquabus  or by  the False Creek Ferry. I recommend the ferry for at least one leg of the trip.  Check their website for fares.

While you are on Granville Island, you must visit the  Kids Market. Everything in this building is dedicated to children. There are clothing stores, a toy store, arcade, play hut, and even a birthday party restaurant. The little people even have their own door, cut to size. With over 25 stores to enjoy, you are sure to find something to love.

Other Things to Do and Places to Go:

Bard on the Beach

Lonsdale Quay

Stanley  Park

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