False Creek
False Creek is a beautiful waterfront neighbourhood located just south of the downtown core. Its location is in close proximity to many well known areas of Vancouver including Granville Island, the Olympic Village, False Creek Seawall and many cafes, pubs and restaurants. Granville Island is a trendy district of Vancouver that hosts the world famous Public Market.
The Public Market is a vibrant location where residents from all over Vancouver come to enjoy wide offerings of fresh produce and foods, live entertainment, and unique storefronts of local boutiques. There are also many restaurants, art studios, galleries and theatres along the island as well. The Olympic Village was created for the 2010 Winter Olympics to house all athletes and officials competing in the winter games. It has now been transformed into a vibrant development to live, work and enjoy with many grocery stores, restaurants, a community centre and more.The Seawall is a beautiful and picturesque waterfront path, perfect for running, biking or an afternoon stroll. You can also hop in the water of False Creek to enjoy some fun recreational activities including kayaking, canoeing and even dragon boating. If you time it right, you could experience the annual Dragon boat festival, which attracts teams from around the globe. Also just a short walk away is as many cafes, coffee shops, restaurants, and grocery stores to enjoy.
There is also an immense amount of public transportation options in the False Creek area to take you around the city by bus, Skytrain or Ferry. With so much of Vancouver easily accessible from False Creek, this is a fabulous area to call home!