Granville Island Public Market - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
Granville Island Public Market

Granville Island Public Market

Granville Island Public Market
4.5
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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  • Peter D
    Ledbury, United Kingdom404 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Everything you need under one roof
    Public market used by locals (which is a great sign) and tourists. Every kind of food under the sun plus artisan jewellery art etc. Loads of choices for eating absolutely something for everyone. Well worth the trip
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 8, 2023
  • Jack R
    50 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Highly recommend this market
    Best public market I’ve visited. Originally thought this was going to be a tourist trap but it’s phenomenal. The food options are extensive - and in my opinion, mostly high quality. You can find everything from baked goods to curries to deli food to pretty much anything else. Feel like a coffee or a fresh juice? They’ve got that too! There’s also vendors selling things like seasonings/salts, chocolates, souvenirs, etc. Most days, there are buskers outside, so you can sit down with your food, enjoy the view and some local talent as well. Easy to access via ferry or walking, you can drive but parking appears to be limited.
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written April 9, 2023
  • JSSAmber
    Cambridge, United Kingdom630 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Everything, and it's all delicious!
    I was lucky enough to visit on a Tuesday afternoon in April, and the Market was already busy...I imagine it's swamped in tourist season. But with good reason: you can get great bread, cheese, fruit, pastries, and everything else under the sun. It's a lovely place, with all the standard tourist fare but, because there's so much custom floating through, also weird stuff like a shop all about pickles.
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written April 19, 2023
  • LnS2004
    Cypress, California6,228 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best Reached by Ferry
    Our friends who had visited this place highly recommended it but warned us about parking both on the island and near ferry stations, especially given this being a Canadian long weekend holiday. We walked about two miles from our hotel to the Aquatic Museum ferry stop. For me the ferry ride there after a short wait was the highlight of this visit. The Public Market was jam packed with tourists. The cavernous interior features a great variety of eateries, souvenir shops, bakeries, juice bars, butcher shops, etc.,very similar to many large food hall and farmer markets we had seen elsewhere in California, New York, Montreal, and Europe.
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 23, 2023
  • John J
    Broadview Heights, Ohio35 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    fun area to shop & eat
    what a great job they have done with this old industrial area.....we were their during a holiday weekend, but I can imagine how busy this is during the summer. Lots of venders will all kinds of items, both unique and also mass produced. The large Market has all the food you could want, to fill your stomach or your fridge. If we visit for a week, my first stop will be this Market to get fresh food for our stay
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 29, 2023
  • Clarissa Macedo
    Quebec City, Canada131 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Full day at Granville Island Market
    Today I had the opportunity to visit this amazing Market, full of attractions and activities to do. I had booked a Paddle tour and then I decided to explore its features. There are so many shops and restaurants that it gets hard to choose what to buy. You can find expensive stuff, but also many other things to buy in budget. It’s a must to visit this great place.
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written July 8, 2023
  • Tracy R
    17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worthy of a 1/2 day visit
    There is a huge market with fresh food, merchandise & restaurants, also specialty stores. Perfect place to visit for 1/2 a day. The market place opens before the specialty stores; don't go too early if you are going for the specialty stores. We took an Uber there, but you can get there by aqua bus also.
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 22, 2023
  • wsjsjjwjejejwiaia
    19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great market for foodies
    We visited Granville Island whilst we were in Vancouver and had a really good time. There is lots of fresh food available, but some really good places that serve food as well. The Oyama Sausage Company was particularly good. The member of staff who served us was very helpful. He helped us choose what meats to buy, and the meat we had was delicious. The bagel shop (Siegel’s Bagels) was also very good- they did a very good breakfast bagel. Lee’s Donuts also does very good donuts. Overall, I’d definitely recommend a trip here as the food is very good and it is very close to downtown Vancouver.
    Visited July 2023
    Written August 2, 2023
  • Bigpetesol
    Glen Aplin, Australia105 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolute “Must Visit”
    What an amazing place. My friend Am I spent almost 6 hours wandering the markets - an eclectic mix of shops and fresh produce. Parking was cheap and plentiful as were prices. Obviously some of the higher end artisan stuff was a bit more expensive, but pieces are one offs and workmanship stunning. Thoroughly recommend it as a “must visit” when in Vancouver
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written August 15, 2023
  • Iambic
    Vancouver, Washington472 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Crowded, But Worth It
    We love public markets (e.g.. Seattle's Pike Street), and the Granville Public Market may be the best we've been to in the US or Canada. Fascinating and varied food offerings. Good artists. A visual feast. And, if we'd come for a meal, a real feast too. Just about every kind of food you can think of is there, fresh and beautifully displayed. A couple of pointers. First, the place is crowded. You need to be patient. Second, some vendors take only cash, which might not be a problem, but the two AMTs in the market were both out of order. Third, the place closes at 6 p.m., which is later than many of the eateries in the area.
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 19, 2023
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Kristen L
Oakland, CA198 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
I don't go to Vancouver often, so Granville Island is always a treat. Come hungry to try bites at all the stalls (and early to get parking!). We ate a fresh warm donut, bought different kinds of salmon nuggets, admired the houseboats, browsed through the awesome catalogue of classes and all the beautiful textiles and fibers at Maiwa, and swooned after the tiny, cute, colorful ferry boats. There's always interesting crafts and artwork both in and around the market. Can't wait to come back!
Written January 9, 2020
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LnS2004
Cypress, CA6,228 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
Our friends who had visited this place highly recommended it but warned us about parking both on the island and near ferry stations, especially given this being a Canadian long weekend holiday. We walked about two miles from our hotel to the Aquatic Museum ferry stop. For me the ferry ride there after a short wait was the highlight of this visit. The Public Market was jam packed with tourists. The cavernous interior features a great variety of eateries, souvenir shops, bakeries, juice bars, butcher shops, etc.,very similar to many large food hall and farmer markets we had seen elsewhere in California, New York, Montreal, and Europe.
Written May 23, 2023
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Raquette Bound
New Jersey60 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
I don’t understand why this market and its environs are so appealing. We visited it a weekday in July, and found it excessively crowded. Seats were scarce, and the crowds were pushy. Sure, the market has some nice stands; but most likely those products could be found elsewhere in the City. The shops outside of the market ranged from being tasteful, but overpriced to tacky souvenir places.
Written July 20, 2023
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spud0018
Mississauga, Canada813 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
Loved going through the market - so much to see, smell and experience. So many colourful displays. Food items are on the pricey side but you can pretty much find anything that you would like to eat here.
Written August 7, 2021
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Bigpetesol
Glen Aplin, Australia105 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Friends
What an amazing place. My friend
Am I spent almost 6 hours wandering the markets - an eclectic mix of shops and fresh produce. Parking was cheap and plentiful as were prices. Obviously some of the higher end artisan stuff was a bit more expensive, but pieces are one offs and workmanship stunning. Thoroughly recommend it as a “must visit” when in Vancouver
Written August 15, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Iambic
Vancouver, WA472 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
We love public markets (e.g.. Seattle's Pike Street), and the Granville Public Market may be the best we've been to in the US or Canada. Fascinating and varied food offerings. Good artists. A visual feast. And, if we'd come for a meal, a real feast too. Just about every kind of food you can think of is there, fresh and beautifully displayed.

A couple of pointers. First, the place is crowded. You need to be patient. Second, some vendors take only cash, which might not be a problem, but the two AMTs in the market were both out of order. Third, the place closes at 6 p.m., which is later than many of the eateries in the area.
Written August 19, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

ari405
Norman, OK145 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023
The island (really a peninsula?) is packed with shops that cater to tourists. Lots of restaurants and stores selling art and souvenirs. The indoor public market was the most interesting to us, as you could buy a wide variety of foods from booth and also fresh produce. There are also docks full of small boats. Besides that, there are no special views. Go if you have extra time or like wandering among shops and restaurants.
Written May 20, 2023
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Jack R
50 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Solo
Best public market I’ve visited. Originally thought this was going to be a tourist trap but it’s phenomenal. The food options are extensive - and in my opinion, mostly high quality. You can find everything from baked goods to curries to deli food to pretty much anything else. Feel like a coffee or a fresh juice? They’ve got that too! There’s also vendors selling things like seasonings/salts, chocolates, souvenirs, etc. Most days, there are buskers outside, so you can sit down with your food, enjoy the view and some local talent as well. Easy to access via ferry or walking, you can drive but parking appears to be limited.
Written April 10, 2023
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LM807
Thunder Bay, Canada42 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • Family
Every time I am in Vancouver I visit. The market is beautiful and full of fresh and delicious food. There’s also live music and tons of shops from souvenir, to clothing, to art. The atmosphere is great with the colourful buildings on the seaside. Highly recommend!
Written July 6, 2022
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IzzyEdmonton
Edmonton, Canada745 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
We always come here when in Vancouver. This market continues to thrive despite the pandemic and that made us happy! We visited Granville Island today and were disappointed to see so many stores and restaurants had not survived the pandemic, BUT the market is still here and as busy as ever.

There is such a variety of food stands and eateries in there, that there is literally something for everyone. We always love Terra Breads with their lovely baking. You can spend a good hour or more in here exploring and getting fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, cheese etc. Highly recommend visiting when in Vancouver.
Written August 6, 2021
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