Gastown, Vancouver

Name: Gastown
Address: Corner of Water & Cambie St, Vancouver, Canada

#139 among attractions in Vancouver

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Facts and practical information

Gastown is the original settlement that became the core of the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and a national historic site and a neighbourhood in the northwest section of the Downtown Eastside, adjacent to Downtown Vancouver. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°17'1"N, 123°6'22"W

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Corner of Water & Cambie StDowntown VancouverVancouver Canada

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Day trips

Gastown – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Harbour Centre, Fortune Sound Club, Sinclair Centre, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.

~1480 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Harbour Centre, Vancouver
8 min walk • Perched in the heart of Vancouver, Canada, Harbour Centre stands as a beacon of modern commerce and leisure. This bustling shopping centre, located at 555 West Hastings Street, is not just a hub for retail therapy but also a landmark for both locals and tourists alike.
~1670 ftSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vancouver's historic Chinatown, Fortune Sound Club stands as a beacon for music enthusiasts and night owls seeking a unique clubbing experience. This premier nightlife destination, known for its eclectic music programming and vibrant atmosphere...
0.4 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Sinclair Centre, Vancouver
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vancouver's bustling downtown, Sinclair Centre stands as a premier shopping destination for both locals and tourists alike. This elegant shopping centre, characterized by its heritage architecture and sophisticated atmosphere, offers a unique...
~1570 ftS
Tranquil green space with Taoist design
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Vancouver
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vancouver's bustling Chinatown, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden stands as an oasis of tranquility and reflection amidst the urban landscape. This meticulously designed park is the first of its kind outside of China, fashioned in the...
~560 ftSW
Square
Woodward's Building, Vancouver
3 min walk • The Woodward's Building is a historic building in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The original portion of the building was constructed in 1903 for the Woodward's Department Store when that area of Cordova Street was the heart of Vancouver's retail shopping district.
~1740 ftSW
Museum, Military museum
Beatty Street Drill Hall, Vancouver
9 min walk • The Beatty Street Drill Hall is a Canadian Forces armoury located at 620 Beatty Street in Vancouver, British Columbia. It is the home of The British Columbia Regiment, an armoured reconnaissance reserve regiment, the oldest military unit in Vancouver, and the most senior militia in the province.
~1230 ftS
Vernacular architecture, Architecture
Sam Kee Building, Vancouver
6 min walk • The Sam Kee Building, located at 8 West Pender Street in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is the "narrowest commercial building in the world" according to the Guinness Book of Records.
~1590 ftSE
Museum, Military museum
Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society, Vancouver
8 min walk • The Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society is located in Vancouver, on the second floor of the Chinese Cultural Centre. It was created in 1998 and maintains a museum in that city.
~1950 ftNW
Skyscraper, Modernist architecture
Granville Square, Vancouver
10 min walk • Granville Square is a prominent tower located at 200 Granville Street in the Financial District within the city's downtown core of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Completed in 1973, the building stands at 138.4 metres tall.
~1250 ftW
Memorial
Victory Square, Vancouver
7 min walk • Victory Square is a park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The square is bordered by West Hastings Street to the northeast, West Pender Street to the southwest, Cambie Street to the southeast, and Hamilton Street to the northwest.
~1440 ftE
Memorial, Park
Wendy Poole Park, Vancouver
7 min walk • Wendy Poole Park is a small triangular plot of parkland near the waterfront in the Downtown Eastside in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gastown?

Nearby attractions include Storyeum, Vancouver (2 min walk), Woodward's Building, Vancouver (3 min walk), Inuit Gallery of Vancouver, Vancouver (4 min walk), Centre A, Vancouver (5 min walk).

How to get to Gastown by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gastown:

Bus

West Cordova St at Abbott St • Lines: 210, 211 (2 min walk)
Water Street at Abbott Street • Lines: 50 (2 min walk)

Trolleybus

West Cordova St at Abbott St • Lines: 3, 4, 7, 8 (2 min walk)
West Hastings Street at Abbott Street • Lines: 14, 16, 20, 3, 8 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Waterfront • Lines: SeaBus (7 min walk)
Plaza of Nations Dock • Lines: Aquabus, False Creek Ferries Route 3 (18 min walk)

Train

Waterfront (8 min walk)
Vancouver Pacific Central (20 min walk)

Metro

Stadium–Chinatown • Lines: Expo Line (9 min walk)
Waterfront • Lines: Canada Line, Expo Line (9 min walk)