2008 Vancouver Official Visitors Guide - (Page 8) VancouVEr nEigHbourHooDS granville island In the early 1900s, Granville Island was home to factories, plants and sawmills. At one time, its official name was Industrial Island. But today, things couldn’t be more different. Activity is centred at the Granville Island Public Market, with its bevy of merchants selling seafood, fresh produce, cheese and breads. Families gravitate to the nearby Kid’s Market with its stores and exhibits tailored to the little ones, while art collectors are amazed at the plethora of galleries permeating the island. This is the perfect place to enjoy a sunset dinner oceanside, where sailboats and other vessels are docked. granville island.bc.ca Photography (Above from left): Granville Island Public Market; Orpheum Theatre in the Granville Street area. ©Denise Chambers/Weaver; ©Denise Chambers/Weaver granville Street Located in the heart of Vancouver, Granville Street is where you’ll find Vancouver’s main downtown entertainment district. Countless restaurants, bars and nightclubs make this a popular late-night hangout, particularly on the weekends. The Pacific Centre shopping mall provides unique stores for those in search of the latest fashions, while the area between Robson and Drake streets offers a diverse collection of boutique shops where you can find the latest footwear, club gear, music or comic books. www.downtown vancouver.net Downtown Kitsilano South Main 8 tourismvancouver.com http://tourismvancouver.com
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