What's Gastown like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Gastown, especially its shops and Chinatown. Enjoy this walkable neighbourhood's art scene and selection of restaurants. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Woodward's and Hotel Europe. There's plenty more to see, including Gastown Steam Clock and Main Street.
How to get to Gastown
Flying to:
- Vancouver, BC (CXH-Vancouver Harbour Seaplane Base), 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Gastown
- Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Gastown
- Pitt Meadows, BC (YPK), 18.9 mi (30.5 km) from Gastown
Things to see and do in and around Gastown
What to see in Gastown
- Gastown Steam Clock
- Woodward's
- Hotel Europe
- Dominion Building
- Gaoler's Mews
Things to do near Gastown:
- Main Street (2.4 mi/3.9 km away)
- Queen Elizabeth Theatre (0.4 mi/0.6 km away)
- Rickshaw Theatre (0.4 mi/0.6 km away)
- Pacific Centre Shopping Mall (0.5 mi/0.8 km away)
- Vancouver Art Gallery (0.6 mi/1 km away)
Other popular Gastown attractions
- Maple Tree Square
- Gassy Jack Statue
- Flack Block
When is the best time to visit Vancouver?
- Hottest months: August, July, September, June (average 17°C)
- Coldest months: February, December, January, March (average 4°C)
- Rainiest months: November, January, December, October (average 361 mm of rainfall)