As well as being a transportation hub – the SeaBus from downtown docks here and you can pick up transit buses to Capilano, Grouse and beyond – this waterfront facility houses a colorful public market. Look for fresh fruit and glassy-eyed whole fish on the main floor, and trinkets and clothing on the 2nd floor. There's also a lively food court (Montgomery's Fish & Chips recommended).
It's an easy afternoon jaunt from downtown, with many visitors scooping up an ice cream and lingering over the boardwalk views of Vancouver. If you're eating at the food court (in summer), snag one of the alfresco tables.