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    Gastown Steam Clock
    Alaleh P.

    I visited this place both in summer and winter and it was pleasant both times. Walking gastown area is very nice; with lots of souvenir shops and restaurants to go to. You also have a nice view of the mountains and ocean. Scenic and historic at the same time.

    Sunrise serenity ;)
    Ben C.

    Spend a few touristy hours walking the bustling streets, drink local beer chilling at the vigorous bars. Burn off the brew walking the historic cobblestone streets, watch for some sea lions, pause to listen to the steam clock and check the time to head back home.

    Andy F.

    Gastown was one of the neighborhoods to visit on my trip to Vancouver. There were a lot of interesting stores, and many coffee shops and bars. This area is kinda hippyish, touristy, and modern yet the buildings and architecture both have a very historical and classical look. The sidewalks are all stone blocks that adds to the feel. The neighborhood isn't very big, perhaps about several blocks from the train station, and walking farther leads you into the ultra sketchy Chinatown. We walked around for an hour just taking in the scenery and window shopping. Gastown's notable landmark is the Steam Clock, which was fell short of my expectations. Overall, this is a nice neighborhood to walk around in. You really feel like you're in a different city. The only downfall is the exceedingly expensive parking at $4 per 30 minutes.

    Gastown is glad you're here, too!
    Mojdeh S.

    A cool area, which I believe was once a less desirable part of town (decades ago) has now become one of the most trendy, sought-after locales in the city center. Full of restaurants and cafes, boutique shops and specialty stores, Gastown has truly emerged from its early artist roots and moved into a place for hipsters and tourists to flock to. It's still relatively cool, despite the constant wafting of smoked marijuana clouds in the air, and worth a visit or walk through, maybe a coffee or a meal shared among friends.

    Justine S.

    Didn't spend too much time here except to see the clock and walk around a bit. I was too afraid of falling into the wrong neighbourhood to explore further, but if I was with friends I would've loved to see more! A nice collection of shops on cobblestone streets and flowers all around.

    GasTown
    Eric J.

    One of my favorite places to visit in Vancouver & a place where you can get little gifts for the low. Parking can be funny & don't leave nothing just put in the open in your vehicle, but you shouldn't do that anywhere you go.

    Glenn B.

    One of the most historic places in Vancouver. Visit the area not only for the clock but the restaurants, shops and other attractions.

    April 4 2020
    Lauren L.

    I am all for the community, but what is a community without people? In this day and age of Covid-19 and social distancing it's something that has been redefined in the past few months here in Canada and around the world. Gastown has always been a place for tourism, history, culture and various sights, sounds and smells that permeate this community. From tourist shops, talent agencies, The Old Spaghetti Factory and other wonderful restaurants diners and clubs that lined this strip. The SteamClock which still whistles every hour regardless of who's watching and more recently who's not watching. Today there is but a few people walking the streets. It's quiet, it's challenged. This being the oldest part of Vancouver nestled with next to the DTES, Chinatown, Downtown Offices and the gateway (via the Seabus) to the North Shore. The coffee shops I used to go to are either closed or open only for takeout. Fluevog shoes, closed and many businesses are boarded up. Like the Europe Hotel which has always fascinated me but I never went inside. The stores next to it are boarded up with fresh painted murals of Canada's newfound heroes. The Women that are now our public figures for conveying the important messages everyday. The front line workers that put their best efforts to do what they can to help and keep those affected as safe as they can. While we wait for a cure, this is how our city has become. It's not negative, it's just a new look at how we have to live or lives. I for one am hoping for a bright future and remain positive that there will be that light at the end of this seemingly unending tunnel. Stay safe everyone.

    Mel M.

    Gastown seems to be Vancouver's nightlife hub. Also nice to walk around in the day. You can easily find good lunch deals, happy hours, dinner and drinks here. I walked by a good amount of coffee shops too. The cobble stone sidewalks and the twinkling holiday lights was a romantic backdrop on some parts of my walk exploring this area. Gassy Jack's statue is here and the Gastown Steam Clock can be found on a corner. I look forward to my return and spending more time here. I met cool people here. Mel M Yelp 18:17

    Famous steam clock
    Karen H.

    Gasy Jack! That's all you need to know about Gastown. Just kidding there is much more than the Gasy Jack statue but he's a good focal point. The steam clock is a major tourist attraction. It is a beautiful clock that will let out steam and a whistle every hour I believe. The face of the clock has delicate details and their national flower is laid all around it. We didn't get to see it spout steam on the hour but it was still great to see it. I really enjoyed this historical part of the city. The buildings were my favorite part. I don't know what about the old brick architecture that intrigues me so much but it's beautiful. It's rare to see this in San Diego, so being able to enjoy it in Vancouver was a nice change of pace. The block is lined with restaurants, bars and shops. The hop on hop off bus has a stop here if you decide to use it. We took public transit all around the city with no issues. Plenty of metro stations around and the sky train is quick. Overall this is a good spot to visit as well, I would recommend eating her for dinner or lunch.

    Angel of Victory
    Kevin W.

    Gastown is one of my favorite small walking neighborhoods. Historical area of Vancouver. Lots of brick buildings. From historical buildings, shops, restaurants, bars, breweries, landmarks, and many other things to do. My favorites were the brick sidewalks, Hotel Europe (slim flat building), and the statues (Steam Clock, Gassy Jack & Angel of Victory) Great area to take pictures of the Vancouver Lookout. Meter parking in the area. Very easy to walk. Great place to take a stroll.

    Popular tourist attraction:: the steam clock
    Linh M.

    Gastown is one of the oldest towns in Vancouver dating back to the 19th century. Per our bus tour guide, the name was coined for a ship captain that had "gas" issues. True story! The most famous landmark is the steam clock which attracts so many tourists. We took a stroll to this area on a rainy Saturday night since it was down the street from our hotel. Most of the shops are closed by 9pm and that's considered being open "late". I was hoping to pick up last minute souvenirs but everything was practically closed. Some restaurants were still open late. I didn't find any that I wanted to try in this part of town. This area is great for sightseeing if there are no tourists swarming in from the cruise ships. I really like the old town architecture with the cobblestone pavement. You can see the Vancouver Lookout from here. I wished I was able to spend more time in Gastown. The area is gorgeous at night with all lights. It's great for capturing some photos or just walk around. Until we meet again.

    Jennifer K.

    Gastown is kind of touristy. But every city does needs an area for touristy area. Gastown serves that purpose well. A stroll around the area on a nice day can be quite enjoyable. There are numerous cafes, restaurants and shops to browse and chill. A lot of interesting buildings if you are into taking photos. I always try to be down in the area whenever I visit Vancouver to spend a few hours wandering around a little.

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    Nice weather when we went. So many people are watching n waiting for the clock to make a sounds.

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    Canada Place - Christmas market

    Canada Place

    4.1(96 reviews)
    0.6 kmDowntown

    Wonderful center at the Vancouver Cruise Terminal. Dining, bars, walking paths, bike paths, shops…read moreand a close-up view of the ships docking and embarking. Downtown Vancouver near many hotels especially the Fairmont right across the park. All bus, train, cans and rideshare pickups can be found just steps away. Also located on the bay with views of Stanley Park and the Lions Gate Bridge. You can watch seaplanes take off and land, helicopters, all manner of ships and boats. Great spot for locals and tourists.

    June, 2025. Canada Place, Vancouver. We strolled outside around Canada Place on a Monday evening,…read moreto orient ourselves to where our cruise would be sailing the following day. It's a large area on the harbor, anchored by the cruise terminal, the convention center, the Pan Pacific hotel ($$$$), the Fairmont Hotel ($$$$) across the street, a broad boardwalk with benches along the harbor, the iconic Vancouver sign, and shopping. It was very relaxing to watch seaplanes taking off and landing on the harbor while trying to get a glimpse of marine creatures in the water. We weren't too successful on the latter pursuit. We knew where to check-in the following day, and again where to disembark from the ship later. Unfortunately, for how well the area appears to be designed, there are significant bottlenecks that contribute to VERY slow moving lines, especially when thousands of passengers are disembarking from the ship. You're forced to walk up along narrow pathways near the parking garage. It's a fairly long distance, without accessibility features, and passengers are three-deep in width inching their ways out with their suitcases. Our plan was to take an Uber from the terminal to our hotel (less than a mile away) but decided to wait in a covered spot for the crowds to dissipate and for the rain to lighten. It took about an additional hour once we were already at street level.

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    Canada Place - Santa insisted that I sat on his lap! Still didn't ask for anything though. Since I buy everything that enters my mind!

    Santa insisted that I sat on his lap! Still didn't ask for anything though. Since I buy everything that enters my mind!

    Canada Place - Sunset with my lovebug, Baci!

    Sunset with my lovebug, Baci!

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    Ilanaaq Inukshuk

    Ilanaaq Inukshuk

    4.5(15 reviews)
    2.4 kmWest End

    Everybody has a word or two that they dislike, for whatever reason. For me, I can't stand the word…read more"iconic". It is SO overused, and often it is used so loosely and inappropriately, that it has lost a lot of its true meaning. We've become somewhat numb to what the word is supposed to mean because it's thrown about so often in describing people and things that, while they might be really swell, they are by no means "iconic". That said, this inukshuk sculpture truly IS iconic. It is THE iconic sculpture and signature piece that, if one had to choose ONE symbol or work that represented the City of Vancouver, this would be it. Proudly standing on a grassy outpost of land overseeing the Burrard Inlet, just to the west of the seawall, halfway. between Sunset Beach and English Bay, this Inukshuk sculpture rises tall, like a monarch on her throne overseeing her realm. This massive granite piece is extremely popular with city residents and tourists alike, and I always see people taking photos of it and by it, regardless of the weather or time of day (it's particularly striking at sunrise and sunset, but at dusk, when it's illuminated by its footlights, it's spectacular! I like how it's illuminated by different colored lights at various nightly festivals during the year). One of the reasons that it's so majestic is its setting, right by the water. In my opinion, this is one of the most successful pairings of artwork to context ever, as its setting here on the water by the seawall at English Bay could not have been more perfect. I see one reviewer gave this landmark a mediocre review due to the fencing erected around the work during the annual fireworks celebration, noting he could not get up close to the sculpture due to the barrier. To this I say, get over it! I applaud the City for protecting this iconic, precious sculpture and appreciating its worth and value by preserving it as best they can. If that means putting fencing up around it a few nights out of the year, so be it. Better that then having it defaced by graffiti or climbed upon by drunken revelers during some nights when there are thousands and thousands of party-goers in this area. I applaud the City for protecting this sculpture in this way. Vancouver has a lot of wonderful artwork to showcase, and this particular work represents and pays homage to much of the City's cultural history and values. Truly not-to-be-missed!

    The mighty monument that overlooks the beautiful English Bay. The Inukshuk is a symbol of Canada…read moreand Inuit culture. A tranquil and relaxing atmosphere to observe the moving ships and sunsets.

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    Burrard Bridge - Granville island

    Burrard Bridge

    4.4(14 reviews)
    2.2 km

    One of three bridges that joins Vancouver with Richmond or Granville, this is a very tall one. I…read moreknow that because I initially walked down thinking that I'd take the ferry but there was a super long queue and I decided to just walk it. That was a mistake. TAKE THE FERRY even if it means a 20 minute wait. Though if I'd not taken the bridge, I'd have missed the amazing view of False Creek and English Bay. Despite being under major construction, there was a nice wide bicycle lane, a raised pedestrian walkway and enough room for automobiles, too. The bridge is a steel truss style, built between 1930 and 1932. It is marked with the coat of arms of Vancouver, "by sea and land we prosper". I think that's cool.

    I love this bridge!…read more I daily walk along the seawall from Cooper's Park toStanley Park (usually way beyond Prospect Point), and in Yaletown/Beach area, I always walk under three bridges: the Cambie, the Granville and the Burrard. And the Burrard is my favorite by far! It's like the grand dame of the three, for sure! The bridge is stately, of cream-colored concrete, and has a lot of Art Deco flourishes. There are galleries on high for viewing and various architectural embellishments. Underneath the bridge are potted plantings by local gardeners.. What I most enjoy is the view! As soon as I cross under the bridge, I am greeted by the most spectacular view of Kits' Jerico Beach across False Creek, Sunset Beach straight ahead, and water opening up to the ocean, with mountains serving as a majestic backdrop. It's just breathtaking. My goal is to walk the Burrard Bridge sometime in the next month. My family and I walked the Granville Bridge, and the views from on high were stunning. I'm sure those from the Burrard are, too!

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    Sunset 6/25/22

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