Granville Island Brewing

Take a guided tour of this popular Vancouver brewery and sample its beers, some of which are named after places in British Columbia.

Learn the secrets of one of Canada’s first microbreweries at award-winning Granville Island Brewing. Join a tour with knowledgeable beer experts and watch brew masters at work. Try a variety of beers at the on-site taproom, purchase growlers to take home and shop for beer-related souvenirs.

Hear stories about the evolution of the brewery and why it is marketed as Canada’s original microbrewery. Granville Island Brewing opened in 1984 as an independent brewery on Vancouver’s Granville Island. Today it is part of Creemore Springs, a craft beer subsidiary of Molson Coors Brewing Company. In 2014 and 2016, its Bock and Stout beers earned medals at the Canadian Brewing Awards competition.

Listen as your guide provides detailed explanations of the ingredients that make up beer. Understand the step-by-step processes of brewing, from mashing to fermentation, bottling and tasting. Learn about the brewery’s conservation and environmental efforts. The current Small Batch is brewed next to the taproom. Watch the process and have a taste.

The brewery’s beers range from cream ales and India pale ales to lagers, porters and seasonal brews. They incorporate flavors such as banana, coffee, honey, maple syrup and vanilla. Meet with other beer enthusiasts in the taproom and sip a selection of your favorites. Order individual 16-ounce (500-milliliter) glasses or a flight of 5-ounce (150-milliliter) tasters.

Food is also available in the taproom. Choose from a menu of burgers, charcuterie boards, fresh salads, pizza, vegetarian sandwiches and non-alcoholic drinks. Visit the shop and browse for branded clothing, glasses, growlers, ice buckets and other memorabilia.

Find the brewery at the heart of Granville Island. It’s about 2 miles (3 kilometers) from Downtown Vancouver. Public buses depart regularly from the downtown area and stop a short walk from the brewery. Among several nearby attractions are Granville Island Public Market, Sutcliffe Park and The Liberty Distillery.

Granville Island Brewing is open daily. Guided tours are available for a fee for those age 19 and over. The tours take place three times a day and include three tasting samples. Wear close-toed shoes to take a tour. Bring an empty growler for a refill or purchase one on-site.

Hotels near Granville Island Brewing

The Sutton Place Hotel - Vancouver

845 Burrard St

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Vancouver, this luxury hotel is steps from Robson Square and Robson Street. Vancouver Art Gallery and Granville Street are also within 5 minutes. Burrard Station is 5 minutes by foot and Vancouver City Center Station is 6 minutes.

Century Plaza Hotel & Spa

1015 Burrard St

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in West End, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Granville Street, Robson Street, and Vancouver Art Gallery. Pacific Centre Shopping Mall and Granville Island Public Market are also within 1 mi (2 km). Burrard Station is 10 minutes by foot and Vancouver City Center Station is 11 minutes.

Hotel Belmont Vancouver, Ascend Hotel Collection

654 Nelson St

Rated 3.9 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Vancouver, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Granville Street, Robson Street, and St. Paul's Hospital. Vancouver Art Gallery and BC Place Stadium are also within 15 minutes. Vancouver City Center Station is 7 minutes by foot and Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 9 minutes.

Hotel West Signature, Vancouver Airport

1041 SW Marine Dr

Rated 3.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Vancouver South, this eco-friendly hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from McArthurGlen Designer Outlet and within 6 mi (10 km) of Vancouver General Hospital and Granville Island Public Market. University of British Columbia and Stanley Park are also within 9 mi (15 km). Marine Drive Station is 15 minutes by foot and Templeton Station is 25 minutes.

Pan Pacific Vancouver

999 Canada Pl

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in Coal Harbour, this luxury hotel is steps from Canada Place and Vancouver Waterfront. Vancouver Convention Centre and Granville Street are also within 5 minutes. Waterfront Metro Station and Vancouver Waterfront Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Moda Hotel

900 Seymour St

Rated 3.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Vancouver, this romantic hotel is steps from Granville Street, Commodore Ballroom, and Orpheum Theater. Robson Square and Vancouver Art Gallery are also within 10 minutes. Vancouver City Center Station is 6 minutes by foot and Granville Station is 8 minutes.

Hyatt Regency Vancouver

655 Burrard St

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Coal Harbour, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Pacific Centre Shopping Mall and Vancouver Art Gallery. Granville Street and Granville Island Public Market are also within 2 mi (3 km). Burrard Station is only a 2-minute walk and Vancouver City Center Station is 5 minutes.

Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre

1000 Burrard St,

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Vancouver, this eco-friendly hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pacific Centre Shopping Mall, Granville Island Public Market, and English Bay Beach. Stanley Park is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away. Burrard Station is 10 minutes by foot and Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 11 minutes.

Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver

645 Howe St.

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Vancouver, this romantic hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Pacific Centre Shopping Mall, Vancouver Art Gallery, and Granville Street. Robson Street and Vancouver Waterfront are also within 10 minutes. Vancouver City Center Station and Granville Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Sandman Signature Vancouver Airport Hotel & Resort

10251 St Edwards Drive

Rated 3.6 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Richmond hotel is located near the airport, within 2 mi (3 km) of Richmond Night Market and Richmond Nature Park. Aberdeen Centre and Main Street are also within 3 mi (5 km). Bridgeport Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport

7311 Westminster Hwy

Rated 3.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in Richmond City Centre, this eco-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Richmond Centre Mall and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Richmond Night Market. Richmond Olympic Oval and Minoru Park are also within 15 minutes. Richmond-Brighouse Station is 11 minutes by foot and Lansdowne Station is 14 minutes.

Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown

180 W Georgia St

Rated 3.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Vancouver, this eco-friendly hotel is within a 5-minute walk of BC Place Stadium and Rogers Arena. Vancouver Waterfront and Robson Street are also within 15 minutes. Stadium-Chinatown Station is only a 3-minute walk and Vancouver City Center Station is 8 minutes.

Executive Hotel Vintage Park

1379 Howe St

Rated 3.8 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Vancouver hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Granville Street and St. Paul's Hospital. Robson Street and Vancouver Art Gallery are also within 15 minutes. Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 10 minutes by foot and Vancouver City Center Station is 15 minutes.

Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport

8181 Cambie Rd

Rated 3.9 / 5 by Guests

Located in Richmond City Centre, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Aberdeen Centre and Richmond Night Market. Richmond Olympic Oval and Richmond Centre Mall are also within 2 mi (3 km). Aberdeen Station is only a 4-minute walk and Lansdowne Station is 17 minutes.

Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel

838 Hamilton Street

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Vancouver hotel is located in the entertainment district, within a 10-minute walk of BC Place Stadium, Rogers Arena, and Robson Street. Granville Street and Vancouver Art Gallery are also within 10 minutes. Stadium-Chinatown Station is 7 minutes by foot and Vancouver City Center Station is 8 minutes.

Sandman Hotel Vancouver Airport

3233 St. Edwards Drive

Rated 3.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in West Cambie, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Richmond Night Market, Aberdeen Centre, and Richmond Nature Park. Main Street and Richmond Olympic Oval are also within 3 mi (5 km). Bridgeport Station is 20 minutes by foot.

Howard Johnson Hotel by Wyndham Vancouver Downtown

1176 Granville StGranville and Davie St, Granville and Davie St

Rated 2.7 / 5 by Guests

This 5-story Vancouver hotel on Granville Street is 2 blocks from Yaletown and less than 1 km (about a half-mile) from Granville Island.

Pacific Gateway Hotel

3500 Cessna Dr

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Situated near the airport, this eco-friendly hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Richmond Night Market, Aberdeen Centre, and Richmond Olympic Oval. Richmond Centre Mall and Minoru Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Templeton Station is 21 minutes by foot and Sea Island Centre Station is 24 minutes.

Travelodge by Wyndham Vancouver Airport

3071 St. Edwards Dr

Rated 3.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Bridgeport, this eco-friendly hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Granville Island Public Market, BC Place Stadium, and University of British Columbia. Vancouver Art Gallery and Canada Place are also within 9 mi (15 km). Bridgeport Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Georgian Court Hotel BW Premier Collection

773 Beatty St

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Vancouver, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of BC Place Stadium and Rogers Arena. Robson Street and Vancouver Waterfront are also within 15 minutes. Stadium-Chinatown Station is only a 4-minute walk and Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 10 minutes.

Delta Hotels by Marriott Vancouver Downtown Suites

550 West Hastings Street

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Gastown, this eco-friendly hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Canada Place and Pacific Centre Shopping Mall. Robson Street and Granville Island Public Market are also within 2 mi (3 km). Waterfront Metro Station and Granville Station are within a 5-minute walk.

River Rock Casino Resort

8811 River Road

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Richmond City Centre, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Aberdeen Centre and Richmond Night Market. Main Street and Richmond Centre Mall are also within 3 mi (5 km). Bridgeport Station is only a 2-minute walk and Aberdeen Station is 20 minutes.

Accent Inns Vancouver Airport

10551 St. Edwards Dr

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in East Cambie, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Richmond Night Market, Richmond Nature Park, and Aberdeen Centre. Richmond Centre Mall and Main Street are also within 3 mi (5 km). Bridgeport Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Executive Hotel Le Soleil

567 Hornby St

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Vancouver hotel is located near the airport, within a 5-minute walk of Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, Christ Church Cathedral, and Pacific Centre Shopping Mall. Vancouver Art Gallery and Robson Square are also within 10 minutes. Burrard Station is only a 2-minute walk and Granville Station is 3 minutes.

Granville Island Brewing

Take a guided tour of this popular Vancouver brewery and sample its beers, some of which are named after places in British Columbia.

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