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.

Gastown Steam ClockHistoric Landmark
John Fluevog ShoesBoutique
Old Faithful ShopHome Goods

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Top things to do in Gastown

Gastown Steam Clock
★ 4.5 · 28.1k
Historic Landmark★
Built in 1977, this well-known, antique-style clock is powered by steam & whistles to tell the time.
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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John Fluevog Shoes
★ 4.6 · 307
Boutique· $$$
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
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Old Faithful Shop
★ 4.9 · 1.9k
Home Goods
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
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Chocolats Favoris
★ 4.8 · 1.1k
Chocolate Shop
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
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Beat Street Records
★ 4.8 · 726
Record Store
Urban lifestyle shop since 1996 with new & used vinyl records, graffiti art supplies & DJ equipment.
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Shop Makers Gastown
★ 4.8 · 207
Specialty Store
Every day
10 AM – 8 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Gastown

Revolver
★ 4.6 · 2.8k
Coffee Shop· 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
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The Alibi Room
★ 4.4 · 2.7k
Gastropub· CA$20–50
Heritage building with 50 taps of local & imported craft beers, plus a menu of locally sourced food.
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 10 PM
Fri
12 PM – 12 AM
Sat
12 PM – 12 AM
Sun
12 PM – 10 PM
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Steamworks Brewpub
★ 4.4 · 8.1k
Brewpub· 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
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Is That French
★ 4.7 · 429
Wine Bar· 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
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GRETA Bar YVR
★ 4.3 · 1.4k
Bar· 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
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Kozak Ukrainian Restaurant
★ 4.8 · 1.9k
Ukrainian· CA$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
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Brioche Ristorante & Wine Bar
★ 4.6 · 2.1k
Italian· CA$20–30
Welcoming neighbourhood eatery dishing out housemade baked goods, breakfast & Italian comfort food.
Mon–Thu
7 AM – 9 PM
Fri
7 AM – 10 PM
Sat
7 AM – 10 PM
Sun
7 AM – 9 PM
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The Greek Gastown
★ 4.6 · 1.8k
Greek· CA$20–40
Mon–Thu
11:30 AM – 10 PM
Fri
11:30 AM – 12 AM
Sat
11:30 AM – 12 AM
Sun
11:30 AM – 10 PM
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Meat & Bread
★ 4.6 · 1.7k
Sandwich Shop· $
Stylish spot for meat-centric sandwiches, with a tiny menu & chic industrial setting.
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Sooda Korean BBQ
★ 4.7 · 929
Korean· CA$20–30
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 11:30 PM
Fri
12 PM – 2 AM
Sat
12 PM – 2 AM
Sun
12 PM – 11 PM
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