Gastown is now inhabited by many people that work in the fields of architecture, design, web, entertainment, media, consulting, and art. It has its own unique nature and characteristics which you will pick up upon as you walk through the area. Tourists and locals connect to buses, trains, and ferries in Gastown, so they can commute around the city.
Check out the statue of ‘Gassy Jack’ when you visit Gastown. Gassy Jack was given his name by a saloon keeper, a gold prospector, and a riverboat captain when he stepped onto the Vancouver shores with a barrel of good whiskey, and built and ran a saloon for the mill workers.
Gastown is known as a very important Vancouver attraction and many retail, and hospitality outlets offer services in the area. When visiting, be sure to stop by the Steam powered clock and observe the clouds of steam it blows when it sounds the Westminster Chimes every hour. This famous clock was designed in 1875, but it was first created in 1977 by chorologist Raymond L. Saunders.
Remember to check out the variety of historic plaques that are placed throughout Gastown. These plaques were put up so that visitors could learn more about the 19th century historic buildings of Gastown.
