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Granville Island: Granville Island Museums
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  • By meteorologist1 on August 5, 2004
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  • Granville Island Museums - Vancouver
    Granville Island Museums
    by meteorologist1
    Granville Island has some museums located across the street from the brewery. They are the Model Trains Museum, the Sport Fishing Museum, and the Model Ships Museum. So if you are intro model trains, sport fishing, or model ships, respectively, these museums are for you. Check web site below for more information.

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    Granville Island: Very delicious food for lunch here...
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  • Updated By meteorologist1 on August 5, 2004
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  • German bratwurst and sausages - Vancouver
    German bratwurst and sausages
    by meteorologist1
    As I said before, you can't really get by Granville Island without craving for the food. It was only after 10am in the morning and I was already starting to think about lunch. (This picture is a proof.) Granville Island, or the whole city of Vancouver as a matter of fact, offers so much diversity in its food, so I have to say a visit to Vancouver should partly be a culinary trip. So come prepared to eat!

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    Granville Island: Granville Island Public Market
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  • By meteorologist1 on August 5, 2004
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    Granville Island Public Market
    by meteorologist1
    At the Granville Island Public Market, this is where you can get fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats in Vancouver. Aisles and aisles of fresh produce is really an eye opener. You can also get fresh breads, bagels and handmade fudge here. There's also a section that sells tasty meals, snacks, and drinks that you can have for lunch. For example, there's chinese and japanese food, german sausages, soups, etc. that you can buy here. Excellent place to walk around to see how great living in Vancouver is.

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    Granville Island: Public Market - Granville Island
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  • By Webboy on August 2, 2004
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  • Public Market - Granville Island - Vancouver
    Public Market - Granville
    Island
    by Webboy
    Granville Island has the most outstanding mouth watering public market i have ever seen!

    There are rows upon rows upon rows of fresh fruit, veg, fish and meat.

    It is almost impossible to walk through here and not be hungry at the other side.

    Upon entering Granville Island along Anderson Street, head straight along the road and take a left when the road forks. The Public Market sits to the North West of the Island.

    Even if it is just for the magnificent range of colours on display - you shoulf go if in the area!

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  • Directions: North West edge of Granville Island
  • Website: http://www.granvilleisland.com/en/publicmarket
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    Granville Island: Granville Island
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  • By Webboy on August 2, 2004
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  • Granville Island - Vancouver
    Granville Island
    by Webboy
    Granville Island is not exactly an Island. However, since around 90% of it is surrounded by water - i won't complain!

    Granville Island is a busy little place. There are plenty of shops, some restaurants, some bars and plenty of excellent views from every edge.

    It has the most mouth watering food market - you cannot leave it without buying something! ha ha ha!

    Granville Island is fairly easy to get to either by bus or taxi. It is only 5 - 10 minutes in either from the centre of Downtown - although bus would be a lot cheaper.

    We had already booked ourselves on to a sightseeing tour bus, so just hopped off at Granville Island and back on when we were finished.

    A nice way to spend the afternoon - and free to enter.

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  • Directions: South end of Granville street
  • Website: http://www.granvilleisland.com
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    Granville Island: My Favourite Vancouver Destination
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  • Updated By rmdw on July 22, 2004
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    Granville Island
    by rmdw
    No visit to Vancouver is complete without taking at least a few hours to explore Granville Island (GI).

    In the late 1970's GI was transformed from a decaying industrial park into the magnificent multi-usage facility it is today.

    No single word can describe what GI offers, so let me list a few: Fine restaurants, fresh fast-food, drinks, fresh fruits & vegetables, cheeses galore, pate, sausages, fresh seafood, fudge, bagels, coffee, live music, theatre, parks, flowers, kids water park & market, microbrewery, houseboats, arts & crafts, fine wooden items, and did I also mention absolutely spectactular scenery?!

    Depending on the day and time, it might be prudent to park elsewhere and walk down or take a ferry to GI. You won't regret your visit!

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  • Phone: 604.666.5784
  • Directions: Directly under the southern end of Granville Street Bridge. Most accessible from 4th Avenue.
  • Website: http://www.granvilleisland.com
  • Other Contact: info@granvilleisland.bc.ca
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    Granville Island: G.I. Brewery
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  • Granville Island Brewery - Vancouver
    Granville Island Brewery
    by nigelw6443
    As you enter Granville Island to your right you can't miss the Brewery. For a fee you can have a tour of the Brewery and sample some of the brews they make.

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  • Directions: On the main street as you come onto Granville Island
  • Website: http://www.gib.ca/
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    Granville Island: Granville Island
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  • A superb indoor market - Vancouver
    A superb indoor market
    by nigelw6443
    It is quite easy to spend a day at Granville Island. As well as a number of craft stores dotted around there is a superb indoor market and a food court where good quality inexpensive International cuisine can be bought from fish and chips to tacos!

    There are a couple of pubs and also a theatre which also has a very good bar.

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  • Directions: At the foot of the Granville street bridge.
  • Website: http://www.granvilleisland.com
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    Granville Island: Granville Island Brewing Company
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  • By jamiesno on June 24, 2004
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  • Some Granville Island Brews - Vancouver
    Some Granville Island Brews
    by jamiesno
    If you are into local breweries you should stop by the Granville Brewing Company. Actually in BC and Alberta these brewing companies put out some great beer.

    At GIB for less than $5 CDN you can sampe 5 different beers that are made on site. I tried the English Pale Ale, Cypress Honey Lager, Gastown Amber Ale, Island Lager and one seasonal ale. Personally I enjoyed the lagers best.

    You can also get tours of the brewery twice a day. The tour can only accommodate 14 people at a time so it obviously fills up quickly. I missed the tour because I tried to walk on, not realizing, so be sure to put your name on the list prior to the tour.

    There is also a nice gift shop where you can obviously buy more beer or lots of beer and wine drinking accessories.

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  • Address: 1441 Cartwright Street
  • Phone: 604.687.BREW
  • Directions: On Granville Island
  • Website: http://www.gib.ca/
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    Granville Island: Granville Island Buskers
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  • By jamiesno on June 24, 2004
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    Busker
    by jamiesno
    Buskers on Granville Island are a great way to break up your day if your tired of touring Vancouver.

    I remember this guy claiming to be from England really got a lot of attention. He involved the audience a lot of was very funny.

    Not to mention talented throwing around this fire all day.

    I really enjoy Buskers in every city but Granville Island has some great ones so be sure to take the time to stop and enjoy.

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