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Granville Island Water Park ( www.falsecreekcc.ca , 10am-6pm daily July-Aug.),
NorthAmerica'slargestfreewaterpark,isbehindtheFalseCreekCommunityCentre(near
the entrance to the island). It features slides and pools, as well as a variety of fun geysers
and sprays. Lifeguards are on duty at all times.
Practicalities
GrabatastybiteattheGranvilleIslandPublicMarket,andtakeitoutontothewharftoen-
joyalloftheFalseCreekharboractivity—insummerthewaterteemswithsailboats,small
ferries, and barges. Beyond the market is Bridges, a distinctive two-story yellow building
overlooking the water, with dozens of outside waterfront tables.
To get to the island by boat, jump aboard one of the small False Creek Ferries. The
boatsrunregularlybetweentheisland,VancouverAquaticCentreatSunsetBeach($3.25),
and Vanier Park ($5.50). To get to the island by land, take a number 50 (False Creek) bus
from Howe Street to the stop under Granville Street Bridge at the entrance to the island,
or take a Granville Island bus from downtown. Parking on the island is almost impossible,
especiallyonweekendswhenlocalsdotheirfresh-produceshopping.Ifyoudofindaspot,
it'll have a three-hour maximum time limit.
KITSILANO
Named for a Squamish chief and known simply as “Kits” to locals, Kitsilano is a trendy
beachside suburb southwest of downtown and boasting a young, active population. Ex-
tending south to West 16th Avenue and west to Alma Street from Burrard Street, its main
attractions are two not-to-be-missed museums in Vanier Park. This park extends from
Burrard Street Bridge to Maple Street and is a popular spot for walkers, joggers, and cyc-
lists.Itishometothefamous Bard on the Beach summertimetheater.Greenspacecontin-
ues beyond Vanier Park to Kitsilano Beach, facing English Bay. Vancouver's most popu-
larbeach,thisspotattractshordesofbronzed(andnot-so-bronzed)bodiestoitslongsandy
beach, warm shallow waters, spectacular mountain views, the city's largest outdoor pool,
beach volleyball, and surrounding cafés and restaurants.
Away from the Kitsilano waterfront are two main shopping and dining precincts:
West 4th Avenue between Burrard and Balsam Streets and Broadway between Larch and
Collingwood Streets.
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