Gastown is the heart of Vancouver. Named after “Gassy” Jack Deighton, a Yorkshire seaman, steamboat captain and barkeep who arrived in 1867 to open the area’s first saloon. Designated a National Historic Site in 2009, the storied neighborhood offers a saw tooth skyline that dates back to the 1800s, showcasing some of the city’s best Victorian Italianate, Edwardian Commercial and Romanesque architecture.

Gastown is central to Vancouver’s position as one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, providing a rich, textured backdrop for the neighbourhoods vanguard group of entrepreneurs. Gastown offers a thriving fashion district, impeccably curated décor boutiques, one-of-a-kind galleries and some of the best culinary fare in the city.

Step up from street level and you’ll also find a collection of the city’s most creative enterprises, from graphic designers and architects to film students and photographers. It’s no surprise that in 2012, Gastown was named the fourth most stylish neighbourhood in the world, setting trends from the historic seat of the city.

Local

Eat and Drink

• Steamworks Brew Pub - Vancouver (0.1 miles) - History In 1995, when we first took hold of our historic Gastown brewpub location, we discovered that...
• Cartems Donuterie - Vancouver (0.2 miles) - We’re stoked to be here! I started this company with a good friend of mine, and with the help of a...
• Bauhaus Restaurant - Vancouver (0.3 miles) - Bauhaus Restaurant is Vancouver’s newest award-wining upscale dining experience, delivering innova...
• The Fish Shack - Vancouver (0.7 miles) - Hook it and Cook it! Be lured by the freshest seafood direct from the boat to your ablte. Fish so fre...
• Bridges Restaurant - Vancouver (1.4 miles) - Bridges restaurant, bistro and pub are located on Granville Island in Vancouver, BC. Our great locat...

See and Do

• WESTCOAST Sightseeing VANCOUVER (0.1 miles) - West Coast Sightseeing is Vancouver's best and most experienced tour company! Operating since 19...
• Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden Vancouver (0.4 miles) - Named the World’s Top City Garden by National Geographic, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden...
• Wild whales Vancouver Vancouver (1.5 miles) - Explore the waters off the coast of British Columbia on this whale watching tour to see killer whale...
• Gateway2Morocco Vancouver (1.9 miles) -
• Easy Trips Vancouver Vancouver (3.4 miles) - Easy Trips Shuttle services is a full service ground transportation company providing safe, reliable...

Shopping

• Century Cabinets and Countertops - Vancouver (2.4 miles) - When it comes to kitchen cabinets and countertops in Vancouver, the name of Century Cabinets comes s...
• Sea to Sky Alternative Healing Society - vancouver (4.2 miles) - We are a medical cannabis dispensary that offers service to patients who are seeking a natural way o...