Where Marine Life, Independent Business, and Waterfront Commerce Meet
Maritime Market & Marina is a working waterfront on Granville Island in the heart of Vancouver. It brings together artisans, marine operators, retailers, and vessel owners in a connected waterfront community. Retail and office space is available for lease, along with marina moorage. It is home to more than 85 businesses.
Vancouver Marina & Working Waterfront by the Numbers
Granville Island Maritime Market and Marina is where Vancouver’s working waterfront comes to life. Located right in the heart of Vancouver, BC, it brings together moorage, marine services, local businesses, retail spaces, and offices that keep this premier waterfront community moving every day.
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More Than a Marina. A Waterfront Community.
Maritime Market & Marina is a collection of five waterfront buildings on Granville Island, home to a curated mix of independent retailers, artisans, marine service providers, and waterfront experience operators. It is a working waterfront where commerce, craftsmanship, and marine activity come together in one connected place.
The marina sits at its centre, with 100+ slips in the protected waters of False Creek. Surrounding it: galleries, seafood suppliers, boat rental operators, fishing charters, artisan studios, and Office Space. All connected by the energy of one of Vancouver's most visited destinations. If you're looking to lease space, secure moorage, or simply explore what's here, you've found the right place.
Ready to Lease on Granville Island?
Whether you're an artisan, a marine operator, or a growing retail brand, our waterfront spaces are designed for businesses that belong here.
The Waterfront Experience
Granville Island Maritime Market and Marina brings together moorage, marine services, retail, and office space in one active waterfront destination. We focus on the businesses that make a great marina thrive. Discover the services and community behind one of Vancouver’s leading marinas.
Office Space on the Water
Small- to mid-sized office spaces with marina views and Granville Island foot traffic. Ideal for creative firms and marine-focused businesses.
Retail Space Built for Discovery
High-visibility storefronts in one of Vancouver's most visited waterfront destinations. We curate for artisans, makers, and independent operators.
Moorage in the Heart of False Creek
Over 100 slips in a professionally managed marina steps from Granville Island. Availability and rates depend on slip size and configuration. Waitlist available.
85+ Businesses. One Vibrant Marina Community.
From whale watching operators and fishing charters to artisan jewellers, seafood suppliers, and marine engineers. The businesses at Maritime Market & Marina reflect what Granville Island is actually about.
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Blue Marine Service
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Dona Nabata
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Simply Sailing
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Striker Marine
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Pacific Angler
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Blue Ocean Yacht Services
Shaped by the Water, Rooted on Granville Island.
The story of Maritime Market and Marina is tied to the evolution of Granville Island itself. Shaped by industry, trade, marine activity, and waterfront businesses, this Vancouver marina has grown alongside one of the city’s most recognizable destinations while staying connected to the working waterfront.
1970s
Marine operations establish a working waterfront presence on Granville Island.
1990s
Retail and office uses expand alongside the marina, creating the mixed-use waterfront community that defines the property today.
2015
Maritime Market & Marina becomes a destination in its own right, drawing visitors and businesses from the energy of the surrounding Granville Island district.
2024
Full occupancy achieved across office and retail leasing portfolios.
2026
Digital transformation: new website, interactive directory, and modernized business visibility.
Future
Continued growth as Vancouver's premier working waterfront for commerce, marine services, and independent business.
Your Next Location is on the Water.
Leasing inquiries, moorage applications, and general questions. Our team responds promptly.