After a great meal in China Town, we decided to walk over to Gas Town. What an eye opener ! We had never seen so many drug addicts in one place! The police were milling around keeping things under control but it was very unsettling. Glad I hadn't got my kids with me and very glad I was with my... More

I really WANT to like the Gastown district with its rich, colorful history and great shopping. The steam clock is very cool. However, the panhandlers are plentiful and persistent and there is still a sinister, seedy air to the area.

If you're in Vancouver for the day, check out Gastown. This is a great spot for restaurants, shopping, and of course, the steam clock. Apparently, it operates on steam. It's definitely a point of interest, quirky and idiosyncratic making Vancouver endearing. You don't have to look for it as it's right on the street. And it's conveniently located just down... More

This was a really enjoyable part of town when visiting Vancouver. There was so much to do, shopping, restaurants and bars. Easy to spend most of your time here.

Interesting finds and things to see around every corner and hidden in the middle. Nice people helpful with directions. Great place to explore no matter the weather.

We visited Vanvouver during Spring break and decided to go to Gastown one afternoon. What a mistake ! The Steam clock was cool to see but that was it. We thought we would walk to Chinatown for a bit to eat. As we treked through to Main St my sixteen year old daughter was approached by an undesirable who asked... More

Although the homeless are every where try to see everything. Maybe you`ll catch a TV series or movie being filmed there. Easy to access with Skytrain and Canada line. I don`t take my car into town anymore as the transit is so easy and quick. Don`t forget to see the steamclock and blood alley.

Didn't do a lot for us. Some fairly tacky shops. Underwhelmed by the steam clock! Many better things to do in Vancouver - even in the wet.

I just loved our morning and night walks in Gastown. It's such a beautiful little area in Vancouver that still retains its historic charm and independent spirit. I couldn't quite decide if Gastown is more about urban upscale or simple Canadian warmth as we experienced plenty of both. Anyway, the restaurants there offered us amazing food experiences with charming attitude... More