Hyper Activity

Granville Island's unique location gives it a distinct advantage when it comes to supporting activities and recreation. Because it lies at the heart of the city and is also surrounded by water, the Island can sustain many distinct pursuits, from boat tours, to city tours, to water activities, to kids programs. And even if you're not quite the active type, watching everyone else do their thing can be just as fun. Granville Island manages to offer something different for everyone. It's the Island way.

From tennis to yoga, karate to pottery, aerobics to basketball, there's plenty to do in and around the Island.

Granville Island's many facets make it a melting pot for different types of activities and people. The False Creek Community Centre is a great place to begin looking for some of the more sporting, or more leisurely, pursuits.

Being surrounded by water makes Granville Island an ideal launching point for many water-based recreations.

Kayaking, canoeing, diving, fishing, sailing, and more. If it's water-related, you can bet you'll find someone here that does it. Rent or buy what you need, or take some classes so you can do it too.

If boat-spotting is more your thing, Granville Island is definitely the place to do it. Watercraft on and around Granville Island are plentiful, and include working boats such as trollers, tugs, coast guard vessels, and ferries. Pleasure boats range from inboards to outboards to sailboats. And you'll be dazzled by the number of paddleboats skimming through the water, as kayakers, canoers, dragon boaters, and rowers practice their nautical skills.

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