TOURISM CHALLENGE
2025
Welcome to the 2025 Neighbourhood Scavenger Hunt in South Granville
Participating is easy:
Solve two of the riddles OR complete the photo task and one riddle to receive your stamps.
Visit our Tourism Challenge stamping location to show you’ve solved the scavenger hunt.
Collect two neighbourhood stamps.
The Riddles
Guess the Historic South Granville Establishment:
Burgers flipped and milkshakes spun,
Serving smiles since 'thirty-one.
Chrome and neon, a classic stop,
A diner delight with soda pop.
I fed Vancouver's hungry folk—
Guess my name; it's no joke!
- 2505 Granville Street
Guess the Mural
Galloping colours in a mural grand,
Painted by an artist famed across the land.
Horses in motion, bold lines entwined—
Echoes of stables that history defined.
Once home to hooves, now food and cheer,
Which vibrant masterpiece gallops here?
- 1520 W 13th Avenue
Who Could It Be?
Emily painted forests tall, deep, and true,
But who caused mischief—gave visitors a clue?
A furry companion, nimble and spry,
Swinging from shoulders, catching every eye.
Not dog nor cat - it's more exotic, you see,
Guess Emily’s pet friend - who could it be?
- Granville St x W 7th Avenue
The Photo Task
Take a picture of our tropical ‘Bloom’ installation on our South Granville Plaza West and post it to your Instagram story.
- Granville Street x 13th Avenue
Stamping Locations
Bau-Xi Gallery
3045 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3J9
Monday - Saturday 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Diane’s Lingerie
2950 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3J7
Monday - Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 pm
South Granville Fun Facts
Suki's Salon Meets Fifty Shades
Did you know that Suki's Salon in South Granville had a glamorous cameo in Fifty Shades of Grey? The iconic salon was transformed into the upscale workplace of Christian Grey's former business partner, adding a touch of Vancouver chic to this blockbuster film.
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Bryan Adams & the Stanley Theatre
Legendary Canadian rocker Bryan Adams featured South Granville’s beloved Stanley Theatre in the music video for his hit song "Heaven." The theatre’s vintage charm shines on screen, capturing a piece of Vancouver’s musical history.
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The Rooftop Horse of Douglas Lodge
Local legend has it that once upon a time, a horse briefly lived on the roof of Douglas Lodge on West 12th Avenue. While historical records remain silent on this unusual story, it's become part of the charming folklore passed around by South Granville residents - adding a whimsical note to neighbourhood history.