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. This walking route is 2.17 km or approximately 3,582 steps and travels along the seawall from the Cambie Street Bridge toward the Granville Street Bridge.
Route statistics
| Distance | 2.73 km |
| Steps | 3,582 |
| Elevation change | 7 m |
Route description
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. For many years the False Creek and Fairview Slopes neighbourhoods were covered by huge fir trees, and the Squamish Nation fished from the rugged shoreline. A shift came after 1887, when the CPR relocated its Pacific yards to the north side of the Creek. The forests were replaced by shipbuilding yards, sawmills, shingle mills, and various woodworking plants.
Today, traveling along the seawall to Granville Island you are sure to enjoy the amazing sights and witness the distinct character of this beautiful area. Take a walk through and feel a part of the lively pulse of a thriving community.
Accessibility
This walk is wheelchair accessible. This portion of the seawall is a mix of shared and seperated paths for pedestrians and bicycle user. Surface materials include pavement, cobblestones, congomerated bricks and slate which can make traveling by wheels challenging at times.
Stamps Landing and Leg-in-Boot Square
The South False Creek Project, which was the vision of Alderman Walter Hardwick and bore the community you see today set a precedent for the creative redevelopment of industrial lands and for public access to the waterfront.
Charleson park has a natural wilderness feeling and is the largest park in the Fairview neighbourhood at 7.14 hectares, nearly double the size of David Lam Park. This beautiful spot is alive with evergreens, weeping willows, and birch trees. It has plenty of area designated for dog off leash activities, as well as a soccer field, tennis courts, and playground. There is an enchanting waterfall and pond which is home to many ducks and larger birds such as herons. 
Sutcliffe Park
Ron Basford Park
False Creek Community Centre
Momentum for the redevelopment of Granville Island built in 1972 when the National Harbours Board gave control of the land to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. The first phase of the redevelopment began with the opening of the Public Market in 1979, followed by the False Creek Community Centre, The Maritime Market, Emily Carr College of the Arts, theatres, studios, galleries and restaurants.