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Gastown
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"The steam clock is definitely a place to visit."(4 Tips)
"Beautiful area with cute shops and cafes."(2 Tips)
"Down past the gassy jack statue!"(2 Tips)
"so many trendy shops, cafes and bars and hidden gems."(3 Tips)
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hussein sMay 16, 2016Vancouver's first downtown core and is named after "Gassy" Jack Deighton, a Yorkshire seaman, steamboat captain and barkeep who arrived in 1867 to open the area's first saloon.
Lacey ChurchillOctober 1, 2016So many cute shops! Ilove the history of Gastown,it's seriously so adorable. I would say It has a little bit of everythig..Nice restaurants,bars,art galleries.You can just walk around and enjoy it.Upvoted Nov 9
citieguyJune 15, 2014Some of the city's best coffee shops are in the area: pop into Coffeebar, Milano, Timbertrain or Revolver for a real macchiato and great people watching. Skip the other ones.Upvoted Nov 10
Carmen ChuOctober 10, 2011Spending the day and enjoying the most historic and distinctive neighbourhoods in Vancouver was an interesting and unique experience! A must-go-to place for tourists especially!
Sea Monstr SushiApril 13, 2013The Gastown #ShopHop is back Thursday, April 18th, 5-9pm. The streets will be lined with balloons, and doors will be open into the evening for deals at participating businesses. More info in the link! Read more
- Ting KellyFebruary 4, 2012so many trendy shops, cafes and bars and hidden gems. Just take a few hours to wander!
Robert NeelyOctober 2, 2011LIked Gastown the looks and the shops the there is a steam clock in theis area arcoss from a statue of the founder of Gastown
Maple Delights is the place to go if you want to find quality Maple products!
- Sea monster sushi! Down past the gassy jack statue!
Vancouver SunApril 6, 2011
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Gastown is the historic and cultural heart of Vancouver and is the city’s oldest neighbourhood establishing itself in 1867. Designated a National Historic Site, you can find block upon block of grand Victorian buildings hold memories of Gastown's reign as Canada's third-largest city.
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