Granville Island
Granville Island is a small peninsula connected to downtown Vancouver via the Granville Street Bridge. The area had been used for heavy industry since 1917 and became a ship building center during the Second World War. Since the sixties, the terrain was hardly used, and the site was totally run-down.
A couple of business-men started to redevelop the area in the beginnings of the 70's and with the help of the federal government, they tuned into a multi-use facility, including industry, commerce and entertainment. The area is now an interesting place to walk or drive through.
The whole island includes a hotel, several theatres, a huge market place, numerous galleries and shops. It also contains a 'Kids only Market', with many shops geared towards the youth. Some other attractions you find on the island are indoor play stations and a Water Park with movable water cannons. You can also get a tour in the Granville Island Brewery, a well-known cottage brewer.
