False Creek Ferries

False Creek Ferries

Get to Granville Island the locals' way and take the little blue and white False Creek Ferries. The most direct Granville Island ferry connection is from the Sunset Beach Ferry Dock on Thurlow Street. Ferries depart every 2–5 minutes from 7:00 a.m. until 10:30 p.m., making this the most convenient ferry route from downtown Vancouver to Granville Island. It is also the lowest-cost ferry across False Creek to Granville Island. For over four decades, the False Creek Ferries have been an iconic sight on the waterfront. Their small size and quintessential west coast design keeps passengers close to the water, with views of Vancouver’s skyline, marinas, parks, and harbour life. For many visitors, the ride is as memorable as Granville Island itself. Operating as a high-frequency people mover, the False Creek Ferries circulate along a nine-stop route: Maritime Museum ↔ Sunset Beach ↔ Granville Island ↔ David Lam ↔ Stamp's Landing ↔ Spyglass ↔ Yaletown ↔ Plaza of Nations ↔ Olympic Village. This network connects Granville Island with downtown Vancouver and nearby waterfront neighbourhoods, and is a convenient transportation option for locals and visitors alike. False Creek Ferries is the only ferry service serving both the Sunset Beach (Thurlow Street) departure point and the Maritime Museum. In addition to regular Granville Island service, False Creek Ferries offers several popular sightseeing options: • Hop-On/Hop-Off Day Passes for exploring the waterfront. • Narrated Harbour Tours through False Creek, where the crew share insights into Vancouver’s history, neighbourhoods, and working harbour. Whether you're taking a quick ride from downtown Vancouver to Granville Island or exploring False Creek, the little blue ferries offer a uniquely Vancouver perspective.