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False Creek Ferries

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Closed Now: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

1804 Boat Lift Lane | Granville Island, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 3Y2, Canada

Open today: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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The original little blue ferries of Vancouver. Based on Granville Island, we have been serving locals and tourists alike since 1982. We provide year-round service to 9 stops along False Creek, from Kitsilano Beach to Science World.

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1804 Boat Lift Lane | Granville Island, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 3Y2, Canada

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Angela R

Vancouver, Canada

146

Reviewed yesterday

See the city from the water!

False Creek Ferries are a fun way to get around the area, and often the captains are quite informative and have interesting stories to tell. It's a quick and convenient way to get from downtown to Granville Island, and even over to Science World. It's...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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946mgmauldin946

Fremont, California

202

Reviewed 1 week ago

What a fun way to get around.

Rain or Shine, these tiny boats get you up and around the harbor safely and dry. The views for the water are really fantastic.

Date of experience: November 2018

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rspill

Boxford, MA

12955

Reviewed 1 week ago

Fun!

The ferry makes a short trip across a river to reach Granville Island. It was very frequent and inexpensive. There did not appear to be a long wait for anyone. Some ferries make other stops along English Bay, so they also have multiple routes.

Date of experience: November 2018

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Mary G

Atlanta, Georgia

Reviewed 1 week ago

Fun

I loved taking the False Creek Ferrries. Highly recommend it Browsing granville island can be really entertaining

Date of experience: November 2018

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WordsandDeeds

Vancouver, Canada

Reviewed 1 week ago

So Fun!

Love taking the ferries around and stopping at the terrific Granville Island. It is just great to be on the water for a few minutes and viewing the city a little. It inspired us to hire a sailing tour in English Bay which was very...More

Date of experience: July 2018

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Jmb63blue

Sydney, Australia

121

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Sit back and relax

I loved these little ferries. A great way to get from one end of Vancouver to the other as well as see the city from a different perspective. Just lovely.

Date of experience: June 2018

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Linda K

Vancouver, Canada

3912

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Good to be a tourist

Nice and scenic way to get to Granville island from the science centre. It is a leisurely journey so you can be on the water and gawk at the sights - mainly condos and boats, but it does give you a different perspective on the...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Jeanette M

Cairns, Australia

22597

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

insanely cute little boats

This is a fun ride (5 or 10 min) on a boat that looks like a child's bath toy. Departure from Vancouver is easy to find next to the Aquatic Centre. You'll really enjoy this ride!

Date of experience: October 2018

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Ndeye L

Dublin, Ireland

203

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Love the silence with this electric boat

It is unique and exceptional to have such silence while navigating. I liked the tour and did it over ten times.

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank Ndeye L

Bones6t

Dublin, Ireland

23783

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Fun ferry

I used this ferry to travel back from the Granville Island Market. This cost CAD $3.50 one way. This is payable on board in cash. It offers a cost effective and fun way to view Vancouver from the Pacific, giving another perspective on this fun...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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KathrynB1999

Does the Ferry run on rainy days?

August 25, 2018|

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The False Creek Ferries run everyday rain or shine.

Suzanne W

What form of payment do the take other than cash?

June 27, 2018|

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They accept credit cards (Visa and MasterCard) and debit cards at their Granville Island dock, this is a good point to start if you want round trip fares, I believe it’s cash only on the boat for journeys from other docks.