False Creek Ferries
Enjoy some spectacular views of Vancouver from the water with a ride on one of the cute little False Creek Ferries
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A ride on one of the cute little passenger ferries operated by False Creek Ferries offers a lot of 'fun-factor' for your money.
While these little privately operated ferries are not part of Vancouver's public transit system, they do provide convenient transportation to numerous points around the city for a reasonable price making them popular with both visitors and local commuters. In addition to being a great option for getting to some of Vancouver's popular attractions, they are a great way to enjoy views of the city only available from on the water. You may even spot some of the resident seals that live in the area.
The operators are helpful and courteous and are always happy to tell you a bit about your surroundings during the ride.
In addition to regular 1-way and return fares you can also purchase a Hop-On Hop-Off Day Pass. A choice of sightseeing excursions are also available and can be found on their official website linked below.
False Creek Ferries serves a total of 9 stops and will get you within a short walk from the following attractions.
- Granville Island
- Yaletown
- Vanier Park and Kitsilano Beach
- H.R. MacMillan Space Center Planetarium
- Vancouver Maritime Museum
- Museum of Vancouver
- Telus World of Science
- Rogers Arena via Plaza of Nations
- BC Place Stadium via Plaza of Nations
A similar service called Aquabus serves 8 stops around False Creek, however they do not have a stop near Vanier Park where the Vancouver Maritime Museum, Museum of Vancouver and the Planetarium are located.
Aquabus also operates several pontoon ferries that can accommodate passengers in wheelchairs, as well as passengers with bikes and large baby strollers.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: Yes. Tickets can be purchase on board or from the official website.False Creek Ferries Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Address: 1804 Boatlift Ln, Vancouver, BC V6H 3Y2, Canada
Phone: (604) 684-7781
Official Website: False Creek Ferries
False Creek Ferries Reviews
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There are a number of operators doing the same trip here, running up and down False Creek with stops along the way to Granville Island and back, and it doesn’t really matter which one you get.
All have pretty much the same service with small, cute boats, a cheap fare, and a quick trip down the harbour.
We hopped on a False Creek Ferry because it was the first boat to pull up at our wharf and it was a great experience.
The weather was perfect, and the journey is simple – jump aboard, pay on board, and hop off when you want.
There are daily or weekly fares if you plan on doing more trips, but one trip down from Yale Town to Granville island was all we needed.
For the perfect day in Vancouver start the day at OEB Breakfast Yale Town walk down to the wharf, jump on the next ferry to Granville Island and then stay for the day.
Stephen Spencer - 5 months ago
A very beautiful inlet in the heart of Vancouver, separating the Downtown and West End neighbourhoods from the rest of the city. It is one of the four main bodies of water bordering Vancouver, along with English Bay (of which it is an inland extension), Burrard Inlet, and the Fraser River. Granville Island is located within the inlet. You could take a boat or sea bus on the water or walk the path along the water to enjoy the great views.
WILLIAM REN - 2 months ago
Went for a 40-minute sightseeing cruise and it was fun to see the Osgemeos mural, the Yaletown skyline, BC Place Stadium, Rogers Arena, the Granville & Cambie Street bridges, the former 2010 Athletes Village, and Science World. The cruise was refreshing as well, especially if you were sitting by the open window.
tinayet - 6 months ago
I like to take false creek boat when i go to granville, is fun, beautiful views, you can take you dog with you and is faster, there’s no traffic, you can pay your tike for round or one way, with debit/credit or cash, today the last boat was operating at 9 pm to you have plenty of time to visit the market.
Paulina Pedrero Miranda - 6 months ago
Reasonably priced, really quick and lots of collection times (like every 5 minutes). Staff were very friendly and the boats were really cute
Alistair Mason - a month ago
Directions
Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
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Canada Line | Yaletown / Roundhouse | 3 Minutes |
Expo Line | Main Street / Science World | 2 Minutes |
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