Welcome to Gastown
Lively Gastown is known for its whistling Steam Clock and mix of souvenir shops, indie art galleries and decor stores in Victorian buildings. A trendy food and drink scene includes chic cocktail lounges and restaurants serving everything from gourmet sandwiches to local seafood. Hip eateries also dot the neighbouring Downtown Eastside area, while the up-and-coming Railtown district is home to edgy fashion studios.
Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood, Gastown grew from a single tavern founded by John ‘Gassy Jack’ Deighton back in 1867. Today, the district retains its historic charm and independent spirit. Victorian architecture houses a thriving fashion scene, impeccably curated décor boutiques, one-of-a-kind galleries and some of the best culinary fare in Vancouver. It’s a gathering place for stylish locals and an ideal neighbourhood to explore on foot. Gastown lies along the north of the downtown Vancouver peninsula, from Richards east to Main Street, and south to Hastings Street.
Gastown is a neighbourhood that seamlessly combines old with new, history with the way forward. An essential part of Vancouver’s history, a visit to Gastown should include a stroll along Water Street, where you’ll find a picture-perfect collection of old buildings, cobblestones, the Steam Clock, and vintage lampposts. Continue to the end of Water Street to visit a statue of the man who started it all, Gassy Jack Deighton. Architecture and history buffs can take organized walking tours of the area to further explore. Get a bird’s eye view of the area from the Vancouver Lookout, which rises 167-metres (548- feet) to give visitors a 360˚ panorama of the city.
If you only have time to shop one neighbourhood while you’re in Vancouver, it should probably be Gastown. With its combination of traditional souvenir stores and art galleries, as well as lots of independent fashion boutiques and modern gift stores, you’ll find plenty of things for both yourself and those you need to buy souvenirs for. The area has some excellent First Nations art galleries which are worth checking out for unique keepsakes such as silver jewellery, art pieces and carvings. Ramada Vancouver Downtown 435 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1V2 Phone: (604) 488-1088
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Vancouver Downtown Suites 550 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1L6 Phone: (604) 689-8188
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Auberge Vancouver Hotel 837 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6C 1B6 Phone: (604) 678-8899
http://www.aubergevancouver.com
Marriott Vancouver Pinnacle Downtown 1128 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6E 4R5 Phone: (604) 684-1128
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The Fairmont Waterfront 900 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3L5 Phone: (604) 691-1991
http://www.fairmont.com/waterfront-vancouver/
YWCA Hotel Vancouver 733 Beatty St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2M4 Phone: (604) 895-5830
https://ywcavan.org/hotel Eating Establishments in Gastown:
The Lamplighter Public House 92 Water Street Easygoing hangout, sports, drinks pub fare
Pourhouse Restaurant 162 Water Sreet Creative cocktails & seasonal fare
The Old Spaghetti Factory 53 Water Street Family-friendly chain eatery featuring traditional Italian entrees amid turn-of-the-century decor.
The Flying Pig Gastown 102 Water Street Hip, bustling bistro with a great happy hour
Jules Bistro 216 Abbott Street Cozy restaurant with a bar and patio offering French bistro classics
Brioche Urban Eatery (breakfast) 401 W Cordova Welcoming eatery with housemade baked goods, breakfast & Italian comfort food
Coffee Shops in Gastown:
The Birds & The Beets (breakfast) 55 Powell Street Cosy & casual
Milano Espresso Lounge 36 Powell Street Great place to chill, great coffee
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters 146 W Cordova Awesome location, super friendly staff
Revolver 325 Cambie Excellent coffee, a small bu delicious section of baked goods
Starbucks 199 Water Street you already know… Map for Workshop Location 322 Water Street, Room 206 Mezz Level
Parking Lots located at:
160 Water Street 151 W Cordova Harbour Centre
Nearest Skytrain Station is Waterfront