City: False Creek
Top Things to do in False Creek
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in False Creek, Canada
Vancouver was founded as “Gastown” by an Englishman with a penchant for beer and storytelling. Today Gastown is a historic section of the Canadian metropolis, and the lively pubs still reflect the area’s former status as a sort of community drinking center. The city’s forests, grand parks, and impressive suspension bridge beckon travelers to explore them, as do the city’s shops and museums. Relive the glory of the 2010 Winter Games with visits to Olympic venues and the marvelous Olympic Cauldron.
Restaurants in Vancouver
1. Granville Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19,545 reviews
Former industrial site has been transformed into an artsy, posh neighborhood with quaint shops, cafes and bookstores.
Reviewed By 643darenr - Burnham-On-Sea, United Kingdom
This was somewhere where we wanted to visit on our last trip but never made it. But glad we took the time on this trip and spend a very sunny Sunday afternoon on the Island. The public market is amazing, the sights, smells and colours are breathtaking selling everything from fruit and veg (all expertly displayed), to flowers, soaps, local crafts and the dessert counters WOW AMAZING. The food court area did get extremely busy but we were able to find a seat - the Chinese food counter was our preferred meal option and it was delicious, with us opting for the Lemon Chicken and the Honey Garlic pork. The food was that good that we actually visited again the following week. There are lots of other places to visit around the market, with shops and amazing houseboats + I believe there was a childrens play area. We then used one of the aqua buses to get a different view of the area back to Plaza of Nations. I would highly recommend Granville Market if you are in Vancouver
2. B.C. Place Stadium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 564 reviews
BC Place is the largest sports, exhibition and entertainment venue of its kind in British Columbia, hosting the province’s most notable events including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. An all-new BC Place reopened in September 2011 after completing a major revitalization that included the installation of the largest cable-supported retractable roof of its kind in the world. BC Place has a seating capacity of 54,500. Today, BC Place is home to Vancouver Whitecaps FC, the BC Lions Football Club and the BC Sports Hall of Fame. BC Place is an important generator of economic activity in British Columbia, hosting world-class entertainment events, professional and amateur sport, community gatherings and exhibitions.
Reviewed By KeithR75 - Greendale, United States
We were fortunate enough to attend the HSBC World Series of Rugby at the BC Place Stadium. The event was outstanding and a pleasant mixture of sport and festival. It was like attending the World Cup and Mardi Gras in one weekend.
3. Roger Neilson Statue
4. Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre is located in Yaletown on Pacific Blvd between Davie and Drake. Open 7 days a week (except statutory holidays) and always hopping: courses and programs for all ages, a black box theatre, galleries, an exhibition hall, and the restored historic steam engine, Engine 374.
Reviewed By crosis - Whanganui, New Zealand
This locomotive is a beautiful example of the steam age. Being located at the roundhouse was smart thinking by the creators of the exhibit as this is the old turntable for the railway. The roundhouse is fairly central and just near the hop-on hop-off bus stop The train was the first scheduled train to cross Canada from sea to sea. The locomotive was donated to the City of Vancouver as a memento.In fact it is such a beautiful attraction it should really merit its own TripAdvisor listing in my opinion. I visited 374 the day before heading off on the Rocky Mountaineer and was a nice substitute as I was still kicking myself for missing the railway museum at Squamish that I had been so near the day before without realising. Run by very enthusiastic, very knowledgeable and very friendly volunteers, this is a great place to visit and to see a loco close up. It is free to see and you can climb on board. I happily made a (very optional - no pressure to do so) donation on the day to support the friendly and informative team who are all volunteers and just passionate about their train and Canada's railway history.
5. Engine 374 Pavilion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
The Engine 374 Pavilion houses CPR Locomotive No. 374 which arrived in Vancouver in 1888, hauling the first transcontinental passenger train in Canada. The Pavilion is free to the public and open 7 days a week, 10am-4pm in summer and 11am-3pm in winter.
6. Terry Fox Memorial
7. Olympic Village
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By sharedvision - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
The walkway from Habitat Park, through Hinge Park, along the Village Dock area and onto the walkway beyond Science World to Creekside Park allows a very full view of the many activities, entertainment and food availability possible Food on 2nd Avenue , Main Street, Keefer Street and right there in Olympic Village )..the broadview of Downtown Vancouver and False Creek Views allows one to sit in one of the many benches and relax while appreciating the beauty of Vancouver that unfolds..
8. Burrard Bridge
9. Granville Giants Murals
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Famous9 - Arlington, United States
I must have walked by Ocean Concrete's massive art mural ten times during my stay on Granville Island, and each time I had to take photos. Surprising fun in the middle of the concrete plant. I noted new details and laughs each time. Like the little boy's pockets and bare feet. Got another view from the Sandbar Restaurant next door. Ocean Concrete's mixer trucks are also works of art: an ear of corn, tomatoes, just arty and fun. Look for them in the morning as they are leaving the Island for concrete deliveries!
10. Pacific Central Station
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 242 reviews
Reviewed By FishnRich
The Amtrack was a relaxing commute for an overnight trip to Vancouver to watch the Oilers and Canucks game. The train was an easy walk to our hotel and near Chinatown, lots of good food and shops.
