| Okay so you are traveling and you are craving for | | | | the talented artists and crafters. Also look out for cool |
| fresh food. That's right, you are on vacation in | | | | sunglasses, funky hats, unique jewelry and |
| Vancouver and you want to be visiting exciting places | | | | out-of-the-box handicrafts. |
| and yet you have this urge to just satisfy yourself with | | | | Entertain yourself with the street performers - jugglers, |
| fresh produce. So...you go to....downtown Vancouver! | | | | musicians, magicians and many more - which you can |
| The widest variety of fresh food you can find is right | | | | find basking away throughout the island. Take a walk |
| there at the Public Market in Granville Island. Get on the | | | | around and you will find revamped empty sheds now |
| water taxi or a mini ferry from the main city and enjoy | | | | used as fascinating studios, theatrical plays, musical |
| the picturesque scenery as you glide on water to your | | | | stages, enchanting exhibitions and so on. You can |
| destination. | | | | even learn a thing or two from the creative culture |
| Be prepared to feast your eyes and abdomen and be | | | | that Granville Island flourishes. |
| amazed by the wonderful colours of God's creations - | | | | Beware if you are bringing along your kids because |
| from fruits to vegetables to flowers and even pasta! | | | | there is a "Kids only Market" section within the market |
| While you're at it, get fresh gourmet produce from the | | | | place itself dedicated just for your kids. You may have |
| public market and make yourself and your family a | | | | difficulty dragging them out of the section but hey, |
| picnic out of it. Need a drink to wash down your food? | | | | since it's a vacation, do give them some treats. |
| Try the Virgin Mojito; get two of them because you will | | | | To add to the fun, there are also a waterpark and |
| definitely return for another one. Bring your picnic food | | | | playground for you and your children to let loose. Start |
| out to the wharf's outdoor seating and enjoy a | | | | the day early to avoid the crowds so you can wander |
| peaceful and relaxing meal as you admire the boats | | | | around this shopping paradise peacefully in the morning |
| sailing by. | | | | before the tourist groups and locals fill up the place |
| Because the Public Market is diverse, you can get | | | | from noon onwards. Granville Island is a must-see and |
| many other stuff here; aside from food. Shop for your | | | | a must-be-there location; a really unique spot catering |
| souvenirs at the Public Market as you can find | | | | to everyone. |
| one-of-a-kind gifts to bring home right here; crafted by | | | | |
