Your Granville Island Public Market Guide
Your Granville Island Public Market Guide
Granville Island Public Market Vancouver is a beloved treasure, showcasing local businesses all while staying close to the shorelines and mountains. While the market can hit its peak on weekends or during rainy days, we’ve put together the ultimate guide to help you uncover the best of BC staples and make your visit a whole lot sweeter.
Begin Your Guide With Fresh Produce:
Start your visit at the Public Market Vancouver at Four Seasons Farm, located right at the entrance. This is where BC’s best produce makes the quick trip from farm to table. Pile your basket with local picks like blueberries, strawberries, and deep red cherries, or go bold with vibrant bell peppers and earthy mushrooms.
Shopping local is a breeze when freshness is in your backyard, and Vancouver shows off its farm-to-table chops best at Fable Kitchen in Kitsilano.
Once you’ve got an armful of produce, head over to Zara’s Italian Deli, your direct flight to Northern Italy on Granville Island. Zara’s is family-owned and the place to grab rich imported olive oil and ricotta, plus other pantry staples like a crisp olive brine and sweet balsamic glaze. They’ve also got fresh caprese salad and crisp olives ready for your lunch by the water. The star of the show is Zara’s line of egg pastas, made fresh and packaged in-house, ready to turn dinner into something special.
Get Samples of Artisanal Goods:
Your favourite blue cheese might always be up for debate, but Benton Brothers makes a strong case. For the next stop on your tour, visit Benton Brothers, run by siblings who know their craft. They cut top-quality cheese straight from the wheel, sourced from Canada and beyond.
Discover new gems like nutty Parmigiano Reggiano or decadent triple-cream Château de Bourgogne. Add a few cured deli delights to your snack plate and taste the expertise in every bite.
Once you’ve had your cheese fix, sample the sweet offerings from Vancouver Island’s own Chilliwack River Valley Honey. Explore their filtered varieties, from wildflower and clover to mountain flower honey, along with featured flavours like blueberry and peach. The golden hue is impressive on its own, but the rich, buttery taste seals the deal. And if honey isn’t enough, you can also take home beeswax candles and fresh bee pollen.
When sampling sweets calls for a palate cleanse, head to Granville Island Tea Company, your hot or iced tea oasis just a few stalls away. Try a fragrant Earl Grey or a refreshing iced jasmine tea that can be enjoyed sweetened or unsweetened.
When the owner of Hobbs Pickles noticed a lack of East Coast delicacies on the West Coast, he decided to craft his own deli-style creations. Swing by their stand and take your taste buds on a tangy adventure, from classics like Kosher Dill to punchy horseradish. For a real kick, grab a jar of their Honey Mustard Chips to level up your sandwiches. Each jar is made in small batches, so no pickles are the same. Ask for a sample, or two. You won’t be sorry you tried.
Take Home Savoury Treats:
A must-stop on your tour is Lee’s Donuts. What started as a mom-and-pop donut shop quickly became a Vancouver institution with lines forming behind the market. Their secret to the best donuts in the game are yeast and cake as the foundation to every donut. They've perfected classics like honey-dipped and powdered sugar, but if you’re in the mood to mix it up, try their Cookie Monster donut, with creamy vanilla-blue icing topped with a generous topping of Oreo crumbs.
If you think you’ve tried it all, save room for West Coast fish. At Granville Island Public Market, open waters are just steps away, and the catches are sourced locally. Seafood City is a must-stop for sashimi-grade selections and oysters to take home. Learn about the best pairings and watch their skilled team fillet seabream and halibut right before your eyes.
And when you’re looking for the perfect souvenir, stop by Longliner Seafood. Their famous maple candied salmon and Canadian-made smoked salmon are market treasures that pack easily and are instant crowd pleasers.
Once you’ve made your rounds, claim a bench by the water and unwrap your goodies. Granville Island Public Market Vancouver is not just a win for your taste buds, but a sustainable choice worth coming back to.
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