What's Gastown Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Gastown, especially its restaurants and Chinatown. Enjoy this walkable neighborhood's art scene and selection of shops. Learn about local heritage at landmarks like Hotel Europe and Gaoler's Mews. There's plenty more to see, including Gastown Steam Clock and Main Street.
How to Get to Gastown
Flying to:
- Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH), 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Gastown
- Vancouver Intl. 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
- Hotel Europe
- Gassy Jack Statue
- Gaoler's Mews
- Maple Tree Square
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
- Woodward's
- Flack Block
- Dominion Building
When Is the Best Time to Visit Vancouver?
- Hottest months: August, July, September, June (average 62°F)
- Coldest months: February, December, January, March (average 39°F)
- Rainiest months: November, January, December, October (average 14 inches of rainfall)