Granville Island is a small peninsula and shopping district in Vancouver, situated within Vancouver’s Harbour. It was once an industrial manufacturing area, but is now a major tourist destination, providing amenities such as a public market, a large marina, the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design (which was named in honour of the Canadian artist) and various shopping areas clustered around the one industrial outpost remaining, a cement plant. The island is very popular with tourists and locals alike. A weekly farmer’s market has also been ongoing since the island’s redevelopment. With an amazing harbourfront view, even when the weather is less-than-perfect, Granville Island always a great view of Downtown Vancouver.