Vancouver,British Columbia, Gastown

Welcome to Gastown, one of Vancouver's best known attractions. Here you will find the opportunity to experience architecture from the early 1900's in an atmosphere of cobblestones, Victorian street fixtures with some narrow lanes to explore. As well there is shopping in exotic and eclectic boutiques and galleries offering product that cannot be found elsewhere in the city. The range of food and drink establishments is unsurpassed in its variety.

Gastown is an area defined by Water, Cordova and Carral streets. Most of what there is to experience can be found on Water Street between Maple Tree Square on the east and its' juncture with Cordova Street on the west.

For families with young children Gastown is a pleasant choice. There are stores and galleries that have product of interest to curious and exploring minds, the Steam Clock fascinates all ages, the buildings and streets suggest a trip through time (as opposed to modern shopping malls) and the ever popular Spaghetti Factory with its fun staff, extensive pasta menu (it IS licensed as well) and the "in house full size" Tram Car used for dining seating.

Gastown is open all year round since it is fully integrated into Vancouver life as a business, retail and entertainment destination for locals as well. Please remember that there are no financial institutions in Gastown and the use of street level ATMs is not recommended. Be aware of your surroundings, secure your valuables as you would anywhere else and your visit will be a most enjoyable one.

Gastown is a refreshing mix of old and new, downhome and upscale, a place for tourists, Vancouver residents and office workers alike. Various shops have the streets buzzing during the day. A host of restaurants and nightspots keeps the area humming into the wee hours. And, more and more, Gastown is becoming home to permanent residents…just like in the old days.

Gastown Vancouver