South Granville, Vancouver

Find charming distinction

A locale with laid-back sophistication

Lined with contemporary art, furniture stores, and curated boutiques, South Granville is one of Vancouver’s most culturally rich neighbourhoods, with a legacy dating back to the early 1900s.

People sitting and walking near a colorful mural with text reading "It's the little things" on a sunny day.
Sketch of a large suspension bridge over a river with a city skyline and a riverside walkway with railings and trees.

1889

The first Granville Street Bridge opened

Initially, South Granville was a rustic retreat; Vancouverites would row across the river to camp in the wilderness. In 1902, the Vancouver Tourism Board promoted the area, bringing in entrepreneurs who helped the region prosper, laying the foundation you see today.


In 1930 the iconic art deco Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage opened.


Historic Stanley Theatre building with blue marquee and people walking on the sidewalk in front under clear blue sky.
Colorful high-heeled shoes displayed on white tiered shelves with a large floral arrangement in a boutique with clothing racks and a pink cushioned bench.
Outdoor seating area with people sitting at tables and a storefront with the sign MEINHARDT on a sunny street corner.
Group of people playing string instruments outdoors in a sunny park with wooden benches and floral decorations.
Outdoor seating area with wooden fences and tables, a person walking on the sidewalk, and a building with black and white mural art.

Walk South Granville in a loop, heading up one side and down the other, stopping in at chic boutiques, art galleries, international restaurants, locally-owned cafés, and trendy brand-name stores. Heritage buildings, murals, and streets lined with cherry and maple trees offer picture-perfect backdrops. When the sun’s shining, join locals savouring the moment at one of the parks or open-air plazas.


This is South Granville

Historic Stanley Theatre building with blue marquee and people walking on the sidewalk in front under clear blue sky.

ACTIVITY | CULTURE

Be entertained at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage

TGIF – THANK GRANVILLE IT’S FOOD TRUCKS

Food & Drink

TGIF – THANK GRANVILLE IT’S FOOD TRUCKS

South Granville Invites you to Trick or Treat Yourself

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South Granville Invites you to Trick or Treat Yourself

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Breathtaking Holiday Store Facades of South Granville

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Breathtaking Holiday Store Facades of South Granville
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‘Market’ Presented by South Granville Summer

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Walk score

Daily excursions do not require a car

  • 20 min to Granville Island

  • 25 min to Kitsilano

  • 47 min to Mount Pleasant

Bike score

Biking is convenient for most trips

  • See Vancouver Cycling Map

Driving

  • 6 min to Granville Island

  • 8 min to Kitsilano

  • 10 min to to Mount Pleasant

Transit score

Many nearby public transportation options

  • See Translink Skytrain

  • See Translink Bus

  • 18 min to Granville Island

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