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    Moe S.
    "The steam clock is definitely a place to visit."(4 Tips)
    Asma
    "Beautiful area with cute shops and cafes."(2 Tips)
    Chatman S.
    "Down past the gassy jack statue!"(2 Tips)
    Ting K.
    "so many trendy shops, cafes and bars and hidden gems."(3 Tips)
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  • hussein s.
    hussein sMay 16, 2016
    Vancouver'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.
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    Lacey ChurchillOctober 1, 2016
    So 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 1 week ago
  • citieguy
    citieguyJune 15, 2014
    Some 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 1 week ago
  • Carmen C.
    Carmen ChuOctober 10, 2011
    Spending 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 Sushi
    Sea Monstr SushiApril 13, 2013
    The 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 K.
    Ting KellyFebruary 4, 2012
    so many trendy shops, cafes and bars and hidden gems. Just take a few hours to wander!
  • Nabil B.heart icon on user image
    Nabil BazzariApril 19, 2015
    Very nice trendy area with shops, cafes, etc. See the famous gas clock.
  • loran j.heart icon on user image
    loran jonakOctober 2, 2017
    Cool trendy neighborhood. Great after dark.
  • Tulin E.heart icon on user image
    Tulin EDecember 10, 2018
    Must walk there
  • Moe S.heart icon on user image
    Moe ShehataAugust 11, 2017
    The steam clock is definitely a place to visit. Beautiful neighbourhood
  • Asmaheart icon on user image
    AsmaJuly 2
    Beautiful area with cute shops and cafes.
  • Robert N.
    Robert NeelyOctober 2, 2011
    LIked Gastown the looks and the shops the there is a steam clock in theis area arcoss from a statue of the founder of Gastown
  • tanukik
    tanukikAugust 4, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Maple Delights is the place to go if you want to find quality Maple products!
  • Koreankitkat
    KoreankitkatSeptember 19, 2016
    Look for the steam clock!
  • Enrique G.heart icon on user image
    Enrique Gutiérrez ArzateAugust 11, 2017
    Come and visit when there's still daylight
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    johnny krevetaApril 3, 2018
    Been here 50+ times
    u love it or u hate it.. its gastown
  • Jukebox Print
    Jukebox PrintOctober 31, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Happy Halloween from TeamJB!
  • Chatman S.
    Chatman ShawSeptember 24, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Sea monster sushi! Down past the gassy jack statue!
  • Roberto B.heart icon on user image
    Roberto Bruder AguiarOctober 12, 2017
    Interesting Steam clock!
  • VBL
    VBLAugust 18, 2013
    Summer weather. Every patio is packed!
  • innici
    inniciSeptember 6, 2013
    Robson is way much nicer!! Don't think it twice.
  • Vancouver Sun
    Vancouver SunApril 6, 2011
    Singer Jill Barber plays a set in Gastown (video): http://bit.ly/i0F9QF Read more
  • Deborah S.
    Deborah SatyroJune 27, 2019
    Lugar encantador! Saudade!
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Gastown
Vancouver BC V6B 5C6
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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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