Technically a sandspit and not an island, the neighbourhood sits just south of the downtown peninsula, right under the Granville Bridge. Housed indoors, there are endless rows of stalls that feature fresh produce, gourmet foods, baked goods, and seafood. Outside of the market, catch a show at one of the many theatres on the island, browse an art gallery show, or appeal to your outdoorsy side with a kayaking or paddleboarding tour.
The area is home to an artisan sake maker the first in Canada , a spirits distillery, and two breweries. With a mix of unique crafts, skilled artisans, outdoor outfitters and deluxe gourmet stores, Granville Island is one of the best places in the city to purchase souvenirs for back home.
The centrepiece of Granville Island is the Public Market, one of the first buildings to reopen, in An indoor market featuring a fascinating assortment of colourful food and produce stores, showcasing handcrafted products and the very finest in unique gifts, the Public Market attracts over 10 million vistors each year. Getting to Granville Island by car is easy as many main routes run nearby, including the Granville St. Bridge above, and 4th Avenue to the south, and Burrard St.
If travelling by car, travel towards the intersection of West 4th Avenue and Fir Street before heading north and taking either the first right at West 3rd Avenue or the second right at West 2nd Ave.
You will then find yourself at the intersection of West 2nd Avenue and Anderson St. Follow Anderson St. As soon as you turn the corner onto Cartwright St. Parking is limited around Granville Island, however drivers may purchase parking time in the designated parking bays for 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or in 1 hour increments. For those travelling by foot, bicycle or public transport there are various routes that take you to the island. There are multiple entrances to the island for pedestrians East, West, North and South.
After a massive six-alarm fire at the mill immediately to the east of the island, the writing seemed to be on the wall. While the city now controlled most of the south False Creek shore, Granville Island was still under federal jurisdiction — and the city preferred to keep it that way, fearing the liability. He envisioned a unique mixed-use space that could be home to industry, shopping, a school, the arts and more.
The gradual transformation started in October of after city council approved the formal redevelopment plan. The public market opened in , and what was originally the Vancouver School of Art moved to the island in after being renamed the Emily Carr University of Art and Design.
For Atkin, one of the keys to the island's success was that gradual evolution through its early years, as opposed to a complete rebuild and flashy grand opening that one might expect of a similar project today. Instead, buildings were restored or repurposed, not replaced. Atkin says the island's unique jurisdictional situation allowed designers to get away with things they probably wouldn't have if the island was owned by the city, and therefore beholden to city engineering standards.
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