One of Vancouver’s most successful urban renewal projects, pretty Granville Island - located on False Creek – is a tourist’s mecca, especially for those who love to play on the water.

Indeed, the water is the main attraction here as visitors rent yachts from one of Granville Island’s many outfitters or climb aboard charters for a day of deep-sea fishing or whale watching. Those who prefer small craft can rent a kayak for a guided tour of the waters around Vancouver and the city’s fascinating coastline.

Granville Island also boasts three museums - the Sport Fishing Museum, the Model Ships Museum, and the Model Trains Museum, Canada’s first micro-brewery, zany street entertainers, a free waterpark for the little ones, and The Kids’ Market, where children can enjoy two dozen kid-themed stores and a giant indoor play area.

Be sure to set aside time to shop at the famous Public Market, where you’ll find a plethora of fresh food offerings, including numerous bakeries and candy shops.