Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour of Gastown
Vancouver, Canada
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Product ID: 1297
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 2 more
Our online walking tours allow you to explore Vancouver at your own pace, on your own schedule. Our lightweight web app works on any device with a modern web browser. Start and stop when you like, grab a coffee, and continue when you are ready.
Your virtual host, Chris King, has been living in Vancouver for 20 years and is excited to give you a unique look into the most interesting aspects of his city.
Our routes combine historical context, modern events, and local interpretation to provide an interesting and fun experience for tourists, new Canadians, and lifelong locals.
Routes are available in English and French
Audio is English only
Data Connection is recommended - Offline Mode available
- Gastown Walking Route Premium Content
- Chinatown and Coal Harbour Free Walking Routes
- Mobile Device
- Headphones
- Mobile Data
- Extra Battery Pack
Meeting point
Granville Square and PWC Place - Lot #525, 200 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6C 1S4, Canada
When you get here, choose "Start this Route" in the web app and start whenever you are ready.
End point
Victory Square, 200 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1G8, Canada
The Gastown tour ends at Victory Square in Gastown.
1
Waterfront Station
Learn about Waterfront Station, one of the most haunted buildings in the city.
Duration: 5 minutes
2
Harbour Centre
With it's iconic tower and famous exterior facing elevators, Harbour Centre is one of the first landmarks people notice in Vancouver
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3
Steam Clock
Learn about the oldest and most famous Steam Clock in the world! It's not as old as you might guess.
Duration: 15 minutes
4
Blood Alley
Once the site of public executions in Vancouver, Blood Alley now hosts some trendy restaurants.
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5
Maple Tree Square
Maple Tree Square is one of the most important intersections in Vancouver. The first pub that kicked off Vancouver was opened here by Gassy Jack. And more recently his statue was torn down by protestors. Find out why on the tour!
Duration: 5 minutes
6
Hotel Europe
The Hotel Europe was the fanciest building in town when it was new. When a nicer hotel opened downtown, it became a brothel.
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7
Vancouver Police Museum & Archives
Built in a former coroner's office, the Police Museum has lots to see. There is a whole room for confiscated weapons, and the morgue room has a whole wall of preserved tissue samples,
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8
Woodward's Building
Woodward's was Canada's foremost department store for a long time. Find out why the locals were so sad when it closed and how the redevelopment affected the neighbourhood.
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9
Cambie Bar & Grill
Vancouver's oldest operating pub has survived prohibition and so much more!
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10
Dominion Building
The Dominion Building was the tallest in the British Empire when is was finished, but it only held that honour for two years before another nearby building was completed,
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11
Victory Square
Learn about this important park and how Canada's contributions in the World Wars helped build our identity as a nation.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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