Things to Do in Gastown, Vancouver The original settlement of Vancouver and a national historic site. It features cobblestone streets, the famous Gastown Steam Clock, and a mix of shops and restaurants along Water Street.
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Gastown Steam Clock ★ 4.5 · 28.3k★
Built in 1977, this well-known, antique-style clock is powered by steam & whistles to tell the time.
Every day 12 AM – 12 AM
John Fluevog Shoes ★ 4.6 · 307· $$$
A shoe store known for its unique, stylish, and high-quality footwear designs for men and women, with a notable interior design.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 7 PM
Sat 10 AM – 7 PM
Sun 12 PM – 6 PM
Old Faithful Shop ★ 4.9 · 1.9k
A shop offering thoughtfully sourced goods for home and everyday use, valuing the convergence of design, craftsmanship, and sustainability.
Every day 11 AM – 6 PM
Chocolats Favoris ★ 4.8 · 1.2k
A chocolate shop offering a variety of chocolate products.
Mon–Thu 12 PM – 11 PM
Fri 12 PM – 12 AM
Sat 11 AM – 12 AM
Sun 11 AM – 11 PM
Beat Street Records ★ 4.8 · 736
Urban lifestyle shop since 1996 with new & used vinyl records, graffiti art supplies & DJ equipment.
Mon–Tue 10 AM – 6 PM
Wed–Thu 10 AM – 7 PM
Fri 10 AM – 8 PM
Sat 10 AM – 8 PM
Sun 10 AM – 6 PM
Shop Makers Gastown ★ 4.9 · 235
Every day 10 AM – 8 PM Where to eat & drink in Gastown
Revolver ★ 4.6 · 2.8k· CA$1–10
Detail-oriented shop with ethical & fair-trade coffee brewed fresh-to-order, plus baked goods.
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 5 PM
Sat 7:30 AM – 5 PM
Sun Closed
The Alibi Room ★ 4.4 · 2.7k· CA$20–50
Heritage building with 50 taps of local & imported craft beers, plus a menu of locally sourced food.
Mon–Thu 4 PM – 10 PM
Fri 4 PM – 12 AM
Sat 4 PM – 12 AM
Sun 4 PM – 10 PM
Steamworks Brewpub ★ 4.4 · 8.2k· CA$20–30
Cheery microbrewery serving its house beers with diverse pub grub including steaks, pizza & chili.
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM – 12 AM
Fri 11:30 AM – 1 AM
Sat 11 AM – 1 AM
Sun 11 AM – 12 AM
Is That French ★ 4.7 · 438· CA$40–100
A spot in Gastown's historic Blood Alley in Downtown Vancouver, known as a go-to place for locals and tourists.
Mon–Thu 5 PM – 10:30 PM
Fri 5 PM – 11:30 PM
Sat 5 PM – 11:30 PM
Sun Closed
Greta Bar YVR ★ 4.3 · 1.4k· CA$20–60
Mon Closed
Tue–Thu 4 PM – 2 AM
Fri 4 PM – 3 AM
Sat 4 PM – 3 AM
Sun 4 PM – 2 AM
New Amsterdam Cafe ★ 4.5 · 1.3k· CA$10–20
Well-known hangout offering cafe fare & espresso, with a funky smoking room & vapor bar.
Mon 12 PM – 8 PM
Tue–Thu 10 AM – 10 PM
Fri 10 AM – 12 AM
Sat 10 AM – 12 AM
Sun 10 AM – 9 PM
Timbertrain Coffee Roasters - Gastown ★ 4.5 · 1.1k· CA$1–10
Cozy, urban shop with a train theme providing house-roasted, artisanal coffee, pastries & latte art.
Mon 9 AM – 4 PM
Tue 8 AM – 4 PM
Wed–Fri 7:30 AM – 5 PM
Sat 9 AM – 5 PM
Sun 9 AM – 5 PM
Birds & The Beets ★ 4.5 · 1.0k· CA$10–20
This relaxed cafe with exposed-brick walls offers creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus coffee.
Every day 8 AM – 4 PM
Kozak Ukrainian Restaurant ★ 4.8 · 1.9k· $20-60
Mon–Thu 9:30 AM – 9 PM
Fri 9:30 AM – 11 PM
Sat 9:30 AM – 11 PM
Sun 9:30 AM – 9 PM
Local Public Eatery Gastown ★ 4.5 · 3.8k· CA$20–30
Choice pub food & craft brews are the specialities at this bustling haunt with a casual atmosphere.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 12 AM
Fri 11 AM – 2 AM
Sat 10 AM – 2 AM
Sun 10 AM – 12 AM Planning time in Gastown?
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1 Gastown Steam Clock 2 John Fluevog Shoes 3 Old Faithful Shop 4 Chocolats Favoris 5 Revolver 6 The Alibi Room 7 Beat Street Records 8 Shop Makers Gastown 9 Steamworks Brewpub 10 Is That French Ready to plan Gastown? Turn these Gastown picks into a day-by-day Vancouver plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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