WELCOME TO FALSE CREEK
One of Vancouver's most picture perfect neighbourhoods, False Creek is known for popular attractions like Granville Island, Olympic Village and Seawall. Locals enjoy the community's creative atmosphere and innovative sensibility, with Emily Carr University of Art + Design at the heart of the neighbourhood. False Creek's industrial roots can still be seen in the armoury district, where old warehouses and sawmills are filled with trendy interior design businesses and shops. Residents support and appreciate the plentiful food, coffee and brewery establishments scattered throughout the neighbourhood - places like The Flying Pig, Glory Juice, Steel Toad Brewing and Terra Breads have devoted fan bases.
• THE NEIGHBOURS
Long-time residents and ambitious newcomers
• WHAT TO EXPECT
An artistic neighbourhood with easy access to green space
• THE LIFESTYLE
Casual strolls along the Seawall, grocery shopping at the public market
• THE MARKET
Leasehold multi-family dwellings & townhouses
• YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE WITH
The intimate and inviting spirit of the neighbourhood
MAP OF FALSE CREEK
5 minutes to Downtown Vancouver
5 minutes to Vancouver General Hospital
5 minutes to Granville Island Market
AROUND THE BLOCK
• COMMUNITY LIFE
Residents spend most of their time enjoying outdoor pursuits and the peacefulness away from downtown Vancouver. The False Creek ferries will become your main transportation to around the city.
• SHOPPING & RESTAURANTS
Granville Island attracts both tourists and locals for it's grand Public Market, artisan shops and restaurants. The armoury district is THE design space in they city, with premier interior design businesses and shops making their home here. The Olympic Village has all of your everyday needs; London Drugs, Urban Fare and Legacy Liquor store.
• SCHOOLS
There are plenty of public and private options; including False Creek Elementary School and Henry Hudson Elementary and Medrona School within a short distance from the neighbourhood. The acclaimed Emily Carr University offers superior education for developing artists.
• RECREATION
A very popular boating area for many different activities including dragon boating, canoeing, kayaking, charter ships and visiting pleasure boats. There are also several paddling clubs and boat rental facilities. Running the Seawall is a pastime of locals.
