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Gastown, Vancouver

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#3 of 14 in Neighborhoods in Vancouver
Neighborhood Tourist Spot
Explore the hip and happening national historic site of Gastown. Spend the day strolling the beautiful streets and perusing contemporary fashion boutiques and art galleries, including one specializing in native arts. When the sun sets, enjoy a night out at the area's various well-regarded restaurants and bars. Be sure to checkout the steam-powered clock, which releases bursts of steam through a vent on the sidewalk. Work out when and for how long to visit Gastown and other Vancouver attractions using our handy Vancouver itinerary builder.
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  • You cannot stay in Vancouver without visiting Gastown. Nicely reconstructed, great shops and sufficient choices of good restaurants and bars.  more »
  • Explore this little section of Vancouver. It's quaint and eclectic with lots of specialty shops and great eateries. No lack of choice for all types. And with this time of the year the evenings are bal...  more »
  • Lots of tourist shops as well as a fun brewery. Worth a visit! We really enjoyed seeing people from all over the world!  more »
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