False Creek, Vancouver (must see)

False Creek, a brief inlet nestled in the core of Vancouver, serves as a division between the downtown district and the remaining expanse of the city. This name was bestowed upon it by George Henry Richards during his maritime survey of the coastline from 1856 to 1863. While traversing the southern periphery of Burrard Inlet, Richards mistakenly believed he was navigating a creek. Upon realizing his error, he christened the waterway with its present designation.

Situated at its eastern terminus, Science World finds its location, with the Granville, Cambie, and Burrard (the westernmost) Street bridges spanning the expanse of False Creek. Just to the west of the Cambie Bridge, the Canada Line rapid transit tunnel delves beneath the waters of False Creek. Among the four prominent water bodies bordering Vancouver, False Creek stands alongside English Bay, Burrard Inlet, and the Fraser River. A significant event unfolded along its shores in 1986 when it served as the site for the Expo 86 World's Fair.

Highly favored for a multitude of aquatic pursuits, False Creek is a hub for diverse activities such as dragon boating, canoeing, kayaking, public ferries, chartered vessels, and recreational boats. The creek boasts ten marinas, accommodating approximately 1500 watercraft, and also houses various paddling clubs and boat rental amenities. Since 1986, the creek has hosted the Canadian International Dragon Boat Festival and other paddling-oriented gatherings.