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The Southeast False Creek Seawall is one of the most recently developed neighbourhoods in the unceded territories of this area. As you walk this new promenade, the site of the 2010 Winter Olympic Athlete’s Village, feel the history of this land beneath your feet.
- False Creek South
The False Creek South walking route takes you through a...
- False Creek North walk
The False Creek North Walk is 2.4 km, and approximately...
- False Creek South
- Where Is False Creek?
- The Best Way to Explore: False Creek Seawall
- Best Places to See Around False Creek
- Best Activities to Do Around False Creek
False Creek is located along the southern edge of Downtown Vancouver, and it’s not an actual creek. Early explorers in the 19thcentury thought they were going up a creek, and when they realized they were wrong, they named this body of water “False Creek”. So False Creek is one of the four main bodies of water bordering Vancouver (English Bay, Burra...
If you only have time for one activity in the False Creek area, stick to the False Creek Seawall. It’s a waterfront walkway that’s part of Vancouver’s 28 km long Seaside Greenway. The southern walkway runs from Vanier Park to the Science World, the northern walkway starts at Science World and ends at English Bay Beach. The southern side offers the ...
Vanier Park
Vanier Park is one of the most scenic parks of Vancouver, offering fabulous views of the downtown and Stanley Park.It’s a pleasant walk away from Kitsilano Beach, and it’s the beginning of the False Creek Seawall. It has a small pebbly bay and several benches by the water. It has large green lawns and a lovely pond where you can usually see dozens of geese.The Heritage Harbour is at the edge of the park, and it’s a free outdoor exhibition at the Vancouver Maritime Museum. It features a collec...
Vancouver Maritime Museum
This family-friendly museum educates you about the maritime history of Vancouver, BC, Canada and the Canadian Arctic.You can visit the outdoors artifacts, like Zephyr, a ship that sank over a century ago or a submarine that was used by NASA. Buy your ticket online here!
Museum of Vancouver
It’s the largest civic museum in Canada and the oldest museum in Vancouver, founded in 1894. Its permanent exhibitions showcase the city’s history from 1900 to 1970, broken down by decades, and it hosts exciting temporary exhibitions, too. Buy your ticket online here!
Walk or bike the False Creek Seawall
Whether you have a few hours or a full day, it’s the very best thing to do.There are two lanes along the seawall: one for walkers, one for bikers. The distance from Vanier Park to Sunset Beach along the seawall is about 8 kilometers, and it includes the best views of the Vancouver skyline.
Take a scenic boat tour
Two companies operate mini ferries across False Creek: Aquabus and the False Creek Ferries. It’s an easy and scenic way to hop from one attraction to another.The two companies have slightly different routes, so check the exact stops on their website.
Rent a kayak, canoe or boat
Seeing the city from the water is quite special. You can choose from several boat rental facilities along the seawall, like the Granville Island Boat Rentals, Creekside Kayaksor Kayak Vancouver.
This seawall from English Bay to Granville Island is without a doubt one of the best places in Vancouver for walks, jogging and leisurely bike rides. The False Creek North Seawall also connects with the equally stunning seawalls around Stanley Park and Coal Harbour. BC Place Stadium and False Creek.
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Head out on this 4.9-mile out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 37 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, mountain biking, and paddle sports, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.