Vancouver's first downtown core and is named after "Gassy" Jack Deighton, a Yorkshire seaman, steamboat captain and barkeep who arrived in 1867 to open the area's first saloon.
So many cute shops! Ilove the history of Gastown,it's seriously so adorable. I would say It has a little bit of everythig..Nice restaurants,bars,art galleries.You can just walk around and enjoy it.
Some of the city's best coffee shops are in the area: pop into Coffeebar, Milano, Timbertrain or Revolver for a real macchiato and great people watching. Skip the other ones.
Spending the day and enjoying the most historic and distinctive neighbourhoods in Vancouver was an interesting and unique experience! A must-go-to place for tourists especially!
The Gastown #ShopHop is back Thursday, April 18th, 5-9pm. The streets will be lined with balloons, and doors will be open into the evening for deals at participating businesses. More info in the link! Read more
Gastown is the historic and cultural heart of Vancouver and is the city’s oldest neighbourhood establishing itself in 1867. Designated a National Historic Site, you can find block upon block of grand Victorian buildings hold memories of Gastown's reign as Canada's third-largest city.