Gastown

Probably best known for its cobbled streets and the steam clock, this is a great place to visit. Gastown, originally named ‘Granville’ was established the same year that Canada became a nation (1867). 19 years later, in 1886, Gastown was incorporated into Vancouver. Despite a rough patch during the 1930’s, it’s been a thriving, popular part of Vancouver ever since.

Gastown is inhabited by tourists, residents, and office workers. It’s a very busy area to be in, with lots of people walking the streets, looking at the many shops and tourist stores that make up a lot of the neighbourhood. You’ll also find many restaurants and nightspots, and really great looking buildings, some of which are residences, some of which are offices.

My favourite restaurant, which we ate in while visiting the area, can be found in Gastown. I recommend The Old Spaghetti Factory to anyone I talk to. It is so great (I’ve written reviews of it in other blogs).

Gastown is by the water, with the easiest way I can think of to get here is by getting to Waterfront station (probably by the sky train) and then walking from there. Gastown’s main streets are Water and Cordova.