The Working Waterfront Behind the Island
Maritime Market & Marina is not the Public Market. We're what's on the water's edge. Five buildings, 85+ independent businesses, a working marina, and commercial space for lease in one of Vancouver's most recognized destinations.
Commerce, Craftsmanship, and Life on the Water
Maritime Market & Marina is a privately managed waterfront commercial property on Granville Island. We operate five buildings home to artisan retailers, marine service businesses, seafood suppliers, waterfront experience operators, and office space. Our marina holds 100+ slips in the protected waters of False Creek.
We are deliberately not a conventional commercial landlord. Every business is selected for fit. We look for independent operators, Canadian makers, and businesses that add to the character of this waterfront rather than dilute it. If your business belongs on the water, there is likely a place for it here.
Five waterfront buildings on Granville Island
85+ independent businesses, artisans, and operators
100+ slip marina in False Creek
Office and retail space available for lease
Curated community of businesses: artisan, marine, and experiential
More Than a Marina, Part of Granville Island
Granville Island is known for its energy, creativity, and constant movement. Maritime Market and Marina supports that activity with moorage, marine services, retail and office space, and a community of local businesses connected to Vancouver’s working waterfront.
Three Things That Make It Work
Moorage and Marina Activity
The Marina at the Centre
100+ slips in False Creek keep boats, marine businesses, and waterfront activity moving year-round. The marina is the anchor that makes everything else here make sense.
Curated Independent Businesses
Businesses That Belong Here
At Maritime Market & Marina, there is a considered community of Canadian makers, marine operators, waterfront experience providers, and independent retailers who contribute to the character of the place.
Granville Island Location
The Location Does a Lot of the Work
Over 10 million people visit Granville Island each year. Our buildings are located within this steady flow of visitor activity, offering businesses a level of visibility that is hard to replicate.
The 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.
Active Businesses
Marina Moorage Slips
Annual Visitors to Granville Island
Waterfront Buildings on Granville Island
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.
Full-Service Marine Maintenance On-Site
Granville Island Boatyard operates within the Maritime Market & Marina property, providing professional haul-outs, vessel lifts, repairs, and storage in the heart of Vancouver's working waterfront.
Frequently Asked Questions
What you need to know about Maritime Market and Marina
No. The Public Market is a separate entity operated by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. We are a privately managed waterfront commercial property located on the water's edge of Granville Island, home to independent businesses, marina moorage, and leasable commercial space.
Our mix of businesses is deliberately curated. You'll find artisan retailers, seafood suppliers, marine service businesses, boat rental and charter operators, waterfront experience companies, and office space.
We welcome all businesses that reflect the character and community spirit of the marina. We are particularly interested in independent operators, Canadian makers and artisans, and businesses that complement the waterfront setting of the property. We encourage you to get in touch to explore opportunities. All inquiries are subject to review and approval.
Visit our Moorage Rentals page for current availability, slip specifications, and pricing. If no slips are available, you can join our waitlist.
Our Business Directory lists all businesses with contact details, location within the property, and category. Use the search and filter tools to discover businesses that interest you.
Get in touch
Questions about the marina, moorage, leasing vailability?
Leasing & Moorage Inquiries
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Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
Canada, V6H 3S4