Vancouver's Historic Gastown

Historic Gastown is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Vancouver. Conveniently located within walking distance of Canada Place in the heart of vancouver. Gastown is famous for its cobblestone streets, its excellent restaurants, it's steam clock and its shops.

Gastown is the Vancouver's oldest downtown neighborhood and it's definitely worth a visit if you're looking for souvenirs, good food, Native Arts and Crafts or nightlife. It's a good place to visit when you first get off your cruise ship or before you board the ship because it's conveniently located.

If you're in town at the right time, you'll have a chance to experience the Gastown Jazz Festival, the Tour de Gastown or Gastown Days, or an Antique Vehicles event.

Some shops of Note:

Spirit Wrestler Gallery 8 Water Street 604-669-8813 This gallery specializes in masterworks by Northwest Coast and Inuit artists in stone, wood, glass and graphics.
Frances Hill's 151 Water Street 604-685-1828 An excellent clothing store with local designers
Hill's Native Art 165 Water 604-685-4249 A huge selection of First Nations art including large totem poles, masks and clothing.
Venus & Mars Universal Clothing Company 315 Cambie 604-687-1908 If you're looking for a Renaissance velvet gown with lace and long sleeves, this is the place to buy it.
Water Street Cafe 300 Water Street 604-689-2832 Great place to eat, people watch and take in the feel of Gastown.
The Old Spaghetti Factory 53 Water Street 604-684-1288 This Gastown institution is the perfect family dining restaurant with an old tram car inside and turn of the century decor.