False Creek (French: Faux ruisseau) is a short narrow 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 .

Probably the most memorable landmark (for us) is the huge mosquito-looking creation standing in the water just off the David Lam park. It has a name: Buster Simpson's Brush with Illumination. It responds to tide movements, wind and water, and is a beautiful and impressive example of art merged with environmental science.

False Creek is an outdoor lovers paradise. The seawall outlines the southern part of False Creek and provides a stunning pathway system that gives locals and visitors an incredible place to run, bike or walk while overlooking the stunning downtown core & north short mountains.

Apr 29, 2024 · What to do in False Creek Vancouver ? In this article, you will find a list of 24 family friendly activities and places to visit near False Creek. Our favorite things to do on our first visit were to walk the seawall (#13 in the list below), take mini-ferry rides across False Creek (#15) and walk around Granville island (#3).

False Creek is one of Vancouver’s most popular urban areas to explore. Whether on foot, by bike or via a mini ferry boat, there is a lot to do and see in the area. There are parks, tourist attractions, pubs, coffee shops and restaurants at various points along the False Creek Seawall.

The False Creek South walking route takes you through a unique neighbourhood which has served as the benchmark for the redevelopment of False Creek. The area has a distinct and charming character, offering delightful views and fantastic recreation space.

Sep 19, 2023 · False Creek is a short inlet in the heart of Vancouver, and it is one of the most popular areas to explore in the city. You can see stunning views of Vancouver in all directions. The False Creek runs from the entrance to English Bay in the west to Science World in the east.

The False Creek North Walk is 2.4 km, and approximately 3,202 steps. It covers nearly the entire stretch of the north side of the inlet. Traveling along the seawall, the route passes beneath all three bridges and through several of downtown Vancouver’s carefully …

Jan 9, 2025 · A graphic from Concord Pacific showing how it wants to transform the northeast corner of Vancouver's False Creek into a pedestrian area with up to 50 small spaces for shops, cafés and restaurants.