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and pontils. One of four furnaces 7 Granville Island
keeps 150 lb (70 kg) of glass Market Ferries
molten at 2,000°F (1,100°C)
around the clock. The others Map 2 D4. False Creek Ferries:
are fired as needed to heat Tel (604) 684-7781.
and shape works in progress. ∑ granvilleislandferries.bc.ca
Aquabus: Tel (604) 689-5858.
Complicated pieces require ∑ theaquabus.com @ 50.
a team of glassblowers. Open call for hrs. Closed Dec 25 & 26.
The adjacent shop is one of & 7 See Getting Around
the best-known glass galleries Vancouver p239.
in Western Canada.
A ride aboard one of the ferries
that service Granville Island and
5 Railspur Alley the surrounding area is one of
the best ways to see the sights
Railspur Alley. Map 2 D5. @ 50.
g False Creek Ferries, Aquabus. 0 of False Creek, such as Granville
- = ∑ granvilleisland.com Island, the Maritime and
Abundant fresh produce at Granville Island Vancouver Museums, and the
In the heart of this former Public Market Aquatic Centre. These small
industrial district, tucked boats offer a striking perspective
away off Old Bridge Street on 6 Granville Island of the city’s downtown and
Granville Island, you can find Public Market west side.
Railspur Alley, a quiet, charming Two ferry companies operate
street that has been remodeled 1689 Johnston St. Map 2 D4. from Granville Island. False
and is filled with boutique Tel (604) 666-5784. @ 50. Creek Ferries’ vessels depart
shops and artisan businesses. g False Creek Ferries, Aquabus. daily from the wharf on the west
Open 9am–7pm daily. Closed Jan:
A highlight of Railspur Alley is Mon, Jan 1, Dec 25 & 26. 7 side of the Granville Island Public
the cluster of 12 artists’ studios, ∑ granvilleisland.com Market. Routes cross False Creek
where visitors can watch artists to the south foot of Hornby
at work and browse the various The Granville Island Public Street and also go to Vanier Park
items for sale. Market opened in 1979 in (see pp224–5). Another route
Other shops include Alarte a former industrial building. goes to Science World (see
Silks Studio Gallery in the Alley Cleaned up and given new p217). The fleet includes four
Gallery, which has beautiful, tin cladding, the public market 20-passenger diesel ferries,
hand-painted and wearable building was the first reno vated plus six electric boats.
silk art, and Sadryna Design, structure on the site to open The Aquabus comprises
which sells custom leather for business. Food specialties at 12 small vessels running three
fashions with European flair. the market include high-quality routes from the ferry dock
You can find belts and purses fresh fruits and vegetables, north of Granville Island Public
for sale as well as more meats, fresh pasta, cheese, Market. The Hornby route takes
theatrical stage costumes. breads and baked goods, choc- passengers and bicyclists to the
Hartman Leather also sells olates, and herbs and spices. southern foot of Hornby Street.
hand-crafted leather bags and Flowers are also a big draw. The Yaletown route drops
belts, using top-grain vegetable- Throughout the market, passengers at the eastern foot
tanned and latigo leathers. vendors sell the wares of local of Davie Street. A third route
Dalbergia Wood and Fine- artisans and craftspeople – encompasses Science World.
Objects produces wooden candles, custom jewelry, and Both companies offer mini-
furniture and sculptures with hats. Exhibitors are selected for cruises, including sunset cruises
simple, clean lines. Fine art their high standards of design of False Creek, with frequent
galleries Hilary Morris, Studio and production. departures. The Aquabus
13 Fine Art, and Peter Kiss A food fair on the market’s evening cruise is aboard the
Gallery round off the selection west side offers a variety of Rainbow Hunter, a restored
of art for sale. ethnic cuisines. From the antique ferry.
The Artisan Sake Maker is benches outside on the
Vancouver’s only fresh, organic, wharf, visitors take in one of
premium sake producer, and the best views of the False Creek
offers tastings at its tasting marina and docks, as well as a
counters between 11:30am spectacular view of downtown
and 6pm. Off the Tracks is a and the North Shore mountains.
bistro that offers organic, fair- Street performers – from
trade coffee and local wine. musicians to stilt-walkers to
They also serve sandwiches, magicians – entertain outside,
soups, salads, and desserts adding to the market’s eclectic, An Aquabus vessel belonging to one of two
made by local chefs. vibrant ambience. False Creek ferry services

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