Vancouver was born in Gastown. This is the location of the first buildings in the area in 1867. “Gassy Jack” Deighton was a sailor and gold prospector that settled in this area to open a tavern.

Gastown is shown by a purple circle on the map to the left. Click on the map for a larger view.

The Gastown Historic District has cobblestone streets lined with Victorian era brick buildings. There are a wide variety of gift and souvenir shops. There are informational plaques spread throughout the area that tell the area’s history. This is an excellent place to park your car and discover “Gastown.”

Recommended Attractions

Restaurants
See listed restaurants below
Lodging

Attractions
Gastown Steam Clock Corner of Cambie and Water Streets The world’s first steam clock whistles every 15 minutes with a gush of steam and plays the Westminster chimes every hour.
Museums

Parks & Gardens
Maple Tree Square This plaza is at the intersection of Carrall, Powell, Water and Alexander. Gaoler’s Mews, the first city jail is in one corner. The statue of Gassy Jack Deighton is in the middle.
Visitor Information
Historic Walking Tours 207 Abbott St, Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 2K7 604-683-5650 From mid June through August.	Gastown Business Improvement Society http://gastown.org/programs/

Listed Attractions

We have not necessarily visited or recommend listed establishments

Restaurants

Blake’s Bistro – 604-899-3354 - http://www.blakesbistro.ca/blood.html

221 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 2J2

Chill Winston Restaurant & Lounge – 604-288-9575 - Visit the web site

#3 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC Canada V64 1B2

Water Street Café – 604-689-2832

300 Water Street, Vancouver, BC Canada

Restaurants – Ice Cream & Desserts

Caffee Dolcino – 604-801-5118

12 Powell St, Vancouver, BC Canada V6A 1E7

Rogers Chocolates – 604-676-3452 - http://www.rogerschocolates.com/

389 Water St, Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 5C6

Restaurants – Pizza

Incendio – 604-688-8694 - http://www.incendio.ca/

103 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC Canada V6A 2R4

Restaurants – Pubs

Black Frog – 604-602-0527 - http://www.theblackfrog.ca/

108 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 2M8

The Irish Heather Gastropub – 604-688-9779 - http://www.irishheather.com/

217 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 2J2

Steamworks Brewing Co – 604-689-2739 - http://www.steamworks.com/

375 Water St, Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 5C6

Restaurants – Specialty

Al Porto Ristorante – 604-683-8376 - http://www.alporto.ca/

321 Water Street, Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 1B8

Cobre (Latin) – 604-669-2396 - http://www.cobrerestaurant.com/

52 Powell St, Vancouver, BC Canada V6A 1E7

La Casita Mexican Restaurant – 604-646-2444 - http://www.lacasita.ca/

101 West Cordova St, Vancouver, BC CanadaV6B 1A1

The Old Spaghetti Factory – 604-684-1288 - http://www.oldspaghettifactory.ca/

53 Water St, Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 1A1

Restaurants – Fast Foods

Restaurants – Coffeehouse

Bambo Café – 604-681-4323 - http://www.bambocafe.com/

301 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 1E5

The Cambie Gastown General Store & Bakery – 604-688-9925 - Visit the web site

312 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 2N3

Lodging

Lodging – Hotels – (with room service)

Lodging – Hotels – Limited Services (no room service)

Lodging – Motels

Lodging – Inns or Bed & Breakfast

Lodging – Vacation Rentals & Cabins

Other Attractions

Antiques

Deluxe Junk Co – 604-685-4871

310 West Cordova St, Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 1E8

Gastown Antique Emporium – 604-689-4850

49 Powell St, Vancouver, BC Canada V6A 1E9

Art Galleries

Hill’s Native Art – 604-685-4249

165 Water Street, Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 1A7

Inuit Gallery – 604-688-7323

206 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 2M9

Spirit Wrestler Gallery – 604-669-8813

47 Water Street, Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 1A1

Gift Shops/Specialties

Angel Paint – 604-681-0947

2 Powell St, Vancouver, BC Canada V6A 1E7

B.C. Gems & Jewelry – 604-688-1701

54 Water St, Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 1A4

Canadian Impression – 604-646-3910

353 Water St, Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 1B8

Edinburgh Tartan Gift Shop – 604-646-3915

375 Water Street, Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 5C6

El Sol – 604-685-3575

160 Water St, Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 1B2

Frances Hill’s – 604-685-1828

151 Water St, Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 1A7

The House of McLaren – 604-681-5442

125-131 Water Street, Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 4M3

Hudson House Trading Co Ltd – 604-687-4781

321 Water St, Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 1B8

Kites on Clouds – 604-669-5677

131 Water Street, Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 4M3

Michelle’s Import Plus – 604-687-5930

702-73 Water Street, Vancouver, BC CanadaV6B 1A1

Rocks and Gems Canada – 604-331-4669

313 Water St, Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 1B8

Salmagundi West – 604-681-4648

321 West Cordova St, Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 1E5

Museums

Parks/Gardens

Quilting/Needlecrafts

Button Button – 604-687-0067

318 Homer St, Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 4K2

Scrapbooking/Crafts

Theatres/Performing Arts

Tours/Charters

The Vancouver Trolley Company – Classic Trolley Tours – 604-801-5515

(mailing address) 875 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver, BC Canada V6A 2M9

Tours start in Gastown

Wine

Salt Tasting Room – 604-633-1912

45 Blood Alley, Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 1C7

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