Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
1970sthe island andadjacent areas hadbecome anindustrial wasteland, sowith amassive
injection of funds from the federal government, the entire waterfront got a facelift.
Youcanspendthebetterpartofadayjustwalkingaroundtheislandlookingatthemar-
ina, the many specialty businesses that reflect the island's maritime heritage, fresh food
markets, gift shops, restaurants, and theaters. The highlight is colorful
Granville Island
Public Market
(604666-6655,
http://granvilleisland.com
,
9am-7pmdaily),ahubofactiv-
ityfromdawntoduskandalotmorethanatouristattraction. Insidethemarketyou'llfind
all kinds of things to eat—fresh fruit and vegetables, seafood from local waters, a wide
varietyofmeats,specialtyingredients,andpreparedready-to-gomeals—aswellasunique
jewelry and crafts, potted plants, and cut flowers.
the boardwalk along the Granville Island Public Market and marina, with a view of the Burrard
Bridge and the Vancouver skyline
At the opposite end of the island is the
Emily Carr University of Art + Design
(1399
JohnstonSt.,604/844-3800,
www.ecuad.ca
,
7:30am-11pmMon.-Thurs.,7:30am-6pmFri.,
8:30am-5pm Sat.-Sun., free), with two public galleries in the North Building. Named for
oneofCanada'sbest-knownartists,thefacility attracts studentsfromacrossthecountryto
study fine arts, applied arts, and media arts. Three galleries are open to the public.
