False Creek, Front Page Feed, Granville Island, Vancouver

Granville Island Video Tour with Amy and Laura

Amy Kizaki and Laura Howren take you on a tour through one of Vancouver’s most popular tourist attractions. Granville Island is a small shopping district located on False Creek under the South side of the Granville Street Bridge. Main attractions include the Public Market, Marina, Emily Carr Institute, Arts Club Theatre, Kids Market and the Granville Island Brewery.

Please enable Javascript and Flash to view this Viddler video.

 

 

 

Granville Island was originally a heavy industrial site before it’s transformation in the late 1970’s. It is now one of the most successful redevelopment sites in North America with over 10 million visitors annually.

Granville Island is a huge supporter of local Vancouver businesses. At the main attraction, the Public Market, you will find local organic produce, one of a kind art pieces and fresh baked goods, just to name a few.  As well, Granville Island is the heart of Vancouver’s art community as it is home to theatre, galleries and fine arts education.

Most of the real estate on and surrounding Granville Island is owned by the city, which makes the title to land leasehold. What this means is that the government owns the land and that you are leasing the land from the city and would own the improvements to the land. With this type of ownership in Real Estate there is usually a monthly lease fee associated with the property. As a result, property prices are significantly lower than a property that has a Freehold title. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss Real Estate leaseholds in further detail.

Laura Howren @ Blu Realty
604.209.3674
laura@vancouverpowersearch.com

Whether you are a local or a tourist, Granville Island is a must see. Enjoy the Granville Island video tour!