People gathering near a waterfront during sunset, with a bridge in the background, trees, and an architectural installation reflecting the sunlight.

Grant Street pier

An icon on the river

Created by world-renowned public artist Larry Kirkland, Grant Street Pier extends 90’ over the Columbia River, and is the defining landmark of The Waterfront Vancouver.  Designed to evoke the billowing sail of a passing sailboat. 

Whether you’re walking the park or exploring the waterfront, the pedestrian-friendly pier is a natural stopping point for photos, views and a moment to take in the scale of the river.

Aerial view of a waterfront cityscape at sunset. Shows modern high-rise buildings, a pedestrian bridge over water, and streets with illuminated streetlights.

What You’ll Find

  • Expansive views of the Columbia River, Mt Hood and surrounding landscape

  • A dramatic, cantilevered experience over the water

  • One of the most recognizable photo points along the waterfront

Know before you go: While the Columbia River Renaissance Trail welcomes bicycles, the pier is a walk-only zone. Riders must walk their wheels (bikes, scooters, and other wheeled devices) where posted.

People walking and relaxing in a park along a waterway on a sunny day. There are trees, flowers, a modern sculpture, and a building with outdoor seating.
A woman in a floral dress sitting on a concrete seat by a waterfront, with a woman in a white hat and a man on the left side, and a green bridge over the water in the background under a clear blue sky.
View of a modern suspension bridge with electric lighting, a river, and a crowd of people on a wooden pier during dusk, with a clear sky and distant hills.

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