Vancouver walking route: Coal Harbour to Granville Island
A 10.4 km walking and transit route through Vancouver, British Columbia covering downtown highlights including Coal Harbour, Stanley Park, English Bay, Granville Island, and Yaletown. The route showcases the city's waterfront areas, public markets, and urban neighborhoods over approximately 23 minutes of travel.
- Distance
- 10.4 km
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Coal Harbour
- End
- Yale Town
- Stops
- 8
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Coal Harbour — Historic waterfront neighborhood featuring luxury yachts, seaplanes, and waterfront dining with views of the North Shore mountains.
- Stanley Park
- Vancouver Aquarium — Major marine science facility in Stanley Park offering exhibits and attractions, with adult admission at CAD $70 and senior/student rates at CAD $60.
- Denman Street
- English Bay — Popular waterfront neighborhood in Vancouver offering scenic views, beach access, and numerous restaurants along the West End.
- Granville Island — Public market destination under the Granville Bridge featuring diverse food vendors, restaurants, and shops with variety comparable to Pike Market in Seattle.
- Public Market
- Yale Town
Useful for your trip
- Tip
- Vancouver is the third largest city in Canada with 600,000 people in the city proper and 2.5 million in the metro area.
- Timing
- Even in June, Vancouver weather is brisk and mild. Winter is cold. Pack layers depending on your visit season.
- Transport
- Renting a bike is recommended for getting around Vancouver, especially to explore Coal Harbour and Stanley Park areas.
- Tip
- Seaplanes launch from Vancouver Harbour in coordinated batches within 10-minute windows, typically launching 6 planes at once.
- Food
- Denman Street has diverse dining options including pizzerias, noodle houses, sushi, middle eastern, french, and gelato cafes.
- Tip
- Vancouver Aquarium adult ticket is $70 CAD; students and seniors are $60 CAD each.
- Food
- Granville Island Public Market offers superior variety compared to Pike Place Market in Seattle, with diverse food vendors and produce.
- Transport
- Use the Aqua Bus water taxi to travel between Granville Island and Yaletown. The ride takes about 10 minutes across False Creek.
- Tip
- Yaletown is located near the stadium that hosted the Winter Olympics and is best experienced at night when restaurants and bars are busy.
- Where to stay
- Sheraton Wall Center is a hotel option with north and south towers, rooftop facilities, and downtown location.
- Tip
- False Creek is named for its appearance as an inlet that turns out to be a dead end waterway.
Video on this route
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