The cross section of visitors from the world is amazing, and it is great area to poke around for a day. Very historical in a rather young country, but parking your car is no day at the beach! Better to take transit or walk, which is also a good time. More

My best friend took me on a 2 - 3 hour walk through Gastown in Vancouver when we visited last October. What was our destination? We didn't have one. We wandered through some of the shops, walked the streets for blocks and blocks and I got some fabulous pictures. It is an area of immense interest with so many interesting... More

We spent a few hours here and loved the people watching, window shopping and food options. The stores are unique, the people vibrant and a totally walk able area. More

Lots of history, shopping opportunities, and nice eateries, all in walking distance. A must, when you are in Vancouver. More

Small area filled with history and quaint shops. There’s more to Gastown than just Water and Powell Streets. Be sure to venture further to experience all that Gastown has to offer (shops, cafes, history). More

I really love Gastown. Get a photo of the steam clock and Gassy Jack, take a look in the galleries of native art, grab a souvenir in Hill's and a beer or something to eat at one of the many bars and eateries. More

Quaint shops make this street very unique. I would recommend this spot to turists visiting Vancouver for the first time. More

Same old souvenier / tourist-trap! Needs new energy, shops with quality merchandise made by BC craftspeople and artists. More restaurants offering creative dishes. Clean it up people - keep shops and streets spotless! More

Plenty of shops from touristy, to higher-end galleries. This is a tourist magnet and the place to buy your Salish Art. There are also plenty of restaurants to suit most ages and budgets as well as a steam clock which is not accurate at all - perhaps why they didn't catch on...? More