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2024 Guide to False Creek in Vancouver, BC, Canada

False Creek, Vancouver, BC, Canada

This is the complete 2024 guide to False Creek, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

False Creek is not a creek, but rather more of an inlet of water in the middle of the City of Vancouver.  It is surrounded by a seawall, condominiums, restaurants, marinas, parks, and even a cement plant!

Originally, it was a highly industrial area with lots of sawmills and therefore was very polluted.  It has totally transitioned to an almost entirely residential area with very expensive high-rise towers around it.  Even the water is getting better and there are now even herring spawning on Granville Island!

Here is information on: Attractions, Activities, Events, Restaurants, Parks, Art, Bridges, Real Estate, History, Accomodations, Services, and Frequently Asked Questions

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False Creek Attractions

Granville Island

Granville Island in False Creek, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Granville Island has a large famous public market, lots of independent restaurants and shops, theatres, artist studios, and a large marina!  Granville Island is operated by the Canadian federal government.  It is most stop for tourists that come to Vancouver.

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Science World at Telus World of Science

Science World at Telus World of Science at False Creek, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Science World at Telus World of Science is a paid attraction that has many science-related exhibits and displays.  It also has a OMNIMAX theatre which show movies on its huge screen.  This attraction is geared toward children and families, but has enough content for all ages.

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False Creek Seawall

False Creek Seawall in Vancouver, BC, Canada

The False Creek Seawall is a 7.6 km (4.7 mile) seawall that runs the entire length of False Creek.  It has two separated paths, one for walking/jogging and the other for bicycling/rollerblading/skateboarding.  It goes from the Burrard St. bridge to ScienceWorld to Granville Island passing the Yaletown and Olympic Village neighbourhoods along the way.

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BC Place Stadium

BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, BC, Canada

BC Place Stadium is the largest stadium in British Columbia holding upwards of 60,000 people for events.  It hosts sporting and concert events.  It has a retractable roof that is open on sunny days!  It is home to the BC Lions football club of the Canadian Football League(CFL) and the Vancouver Whitecaps of Major League Soccer League(MLS).

BC Place Stadium information... BC Place Stadium Parking information...

Rogers Arena

Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, Canada

Rogers Arena is a large multi-purpose arena holding upwards of 20,000 people.  It hosts sporting and concert events.  It is home to the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League(NHL).

Rogers Arena information... Rogers Arena Parking information...

Vancouver Aquatic Centre

Vancouver Aquatic Centre in False Creek, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Vancouver Aquatic Centre is a large swimming and recreation centre in the West End.

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Yaletown Roundhouse

Engine 374 at Yaletown Roundhouse at False Creek, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Yaletown Roundhouse is a building that houses the restored historic train engine 374 that was the first to cross Canada.  It is free to visit.  You are allowed to climb onto the train.  There are also some train-related souvenirs that you can purchase here.

False Creek Ferries

False Creek Ferries in False Creek, Vancouver, BC, Canada

False Creek ferries are small passenger ferries that ferry people across False Creek and English Bay.  They operate as water taxis.  They have a number of routes, but the main route is from the West End to/from Granville Island.

False Creek Aquabus

Aquabus in False Creek, Vancouver, BC, Canada

False Creek Aquabus are small passenger ferries that ferry people across False Creek.  They operate as water taxis.  They have a number of routes and have some larger ferries that can carry bicycles.

False Creek Yacht Club

False Creek Community Centre

False Creek Moorage

anchoring permit, harbour authority

False Creek Activities

Kayaking

kayak rentals

Water Bike Rentals

New for 2019 are Water Bike Rentals.  These are bicycles on pontoons that you can ride all around English Bay.  Their information is at: BCWaterBikes.ca

Boating

boat rentals

False Creek Events

Vancouver Pride Parade

Vancouver Pride Parade
Vancouver Pride Parade

The Vancouver Pride Parade is the largest annual parade in Vancouver and celebrates Pride!

It normally occurs on the Sunday of the 1st weekend in August each year.

This event will take place on Sunday, August 6, 2023.

The parade goes along Beach Avenue and Pacific Avenue from Denman Street to Cambie Street.

There is a free event.

There is also an associated 2 day festival, VanPrideFest, on August 5, 2023 and August 6, 2023 that takes place at the end of False Creek at Concord Pacific Place.

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Ratha Yatra Festival of India Parade and Festival

Ratha Yatra parade and festival in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Ratha Yatra Parade

The Ratha Yatra Festival of India Parade and Festival is an annual event.

The festival will take place on 2 days: August 26, 2023 and August 27, 2023 at Creekside Park next to ScienceWorld.

The parade will take place August 27, 2023 from Creekside Park to Stamps Landing along the False Creek Seawall.

The parade used to take place along Beach Avenue and end up in Ceperley Park in Stanley Park, but the location changed in 2022 due to the temporary(still there) bicycle lane preventing the parade from going down Beach Avenue.

There will be the 'Soul Veg' market, live music, food trucks, and free kids activities on the 1st day of the festival.

On the second day of the festival there will be the parade, a free 3 course meal, live entertainment and Kirtan, a children's fun zone, face painting, and more.

There is Free admission to the festival on both days!

More Ratha Yatra Festival information.

False Creek Restaurants/Pubs/Bars/Concessions

Beach Ave Bar and Grill

The Beach Ave Bar and Grill is a small pub right on the False Creek seawall under the Burrard Street bridge.

This pub was formerly called the Tapshack Eatery- Burrard Bridge and the Pirate Pub before that.

It is a small place that has indoor and outdoor seating.  It has fabulous outdoor patio seating that is open during the spring/summer.  The patio is a really great place to sit out and watch people on the seawall go by.

Address: 1012 Beach Ave #1, Vancouver, BC, V6E 1T7
Phone: 604-676-2337
Email: burrardbridge@tapshack.ca
Website: Beach Ave Bar and Grill
Happy Hour: Monday to Friday, 3pm-6pm

False Creek Parks

George Wainborn Park

David Lam Park

Coopers Park

Creekside Park

Hinge Park

False Creek Statues/Monuments/Plaques

False Creek Art

False Creek Bridges

There are 3 bridges that cross over False Creek: Burrard Street bridge, Granville Street bridge, and Cambie Street Bridge.

Burrard Street Bridge

Burrard Street Bridge over False Creek, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Burrard Street Bridge is a vehicle, cyclist, and pedestrian bridge that goes over False Creek along Burrard Street.

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Granville Street Bridge

Granville Street Bridge over False Creek, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Granville Street Bridge is a vehicle, cyclist, and pedestrian bridge that goes over False Creek along Granville Street.

Cambie Street Bridge

Cambie Street Bridge over False Creek, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Cambie Street Bridge is a vehicle, cyclist, and pedestrian bridge that goes over False Creek along Cambie Street.

False Creek Real Estate

Past/History

Expo 86

Industrial history

2010 Olympic Athletes Village

False Creek Accomodations

Hotels around and near False Creek

Apartments for Rent and Sale

Condos for Rent and Sale

Housing Co-operative

Developments

official development plan

False Creek Services

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False Creek Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where is False Creek?

False Creek is an inlet of water in the middle of the city of Vancouver, BC, Canada.

How did False Creek get it's name?

It got it's name because when it was being surveyed in the 19th century they thought they were going up a creek, but it was 'False'.

How deep is False Creek?

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