Gastown
Vancouver's original 1867 settlement, now a historic district of pubs and hearty food, said to have begun with Gassy Jack's saloon.
Gastown appears in 12 of the 17 Vancouver vlogs we indexed, first in 2016, most recently in 2024.
12 moments in vlogs
Best one first. Tap a time to play it here.
- Camden David
31 Tips I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Vancouver, Canada
Good base for proximity, but can be noisy and pricier than other areas.
- Expedia
Vancouver Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia
The neighbourhood began when timber cutters built Gassy Jack a saloon in exchange for whiskey.
- Holiday Extras Travel
๐จ๐ฆ VANCOUVER Travel Guide ๐จ๐ฆ | Travel Better in Canada!
Compared to London's Covent Garden; expect plenty of tourists in parts.
- Yellow Productions
VANCOUVER TRAVEL TIPS: 11 Things to Know Before You Go
Worth wandering as the city's heart, where Vancouver got started.
- World Wild Hearts
VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA | 12 Awesome Things To Do In & Around Vancouver (+ Travel Tips)
Borders the Downtown Eastside, an area best avoided because of crime and homelessness.
- Must Do Canada
12 Things to Do in Vancouver for First Time Visitors
- TRIP XTREME
Top 10 Best Places to Visit in Vancouver 2026 | Canada Travel Guide
The name comes from talkative founder John 'Gassy Jack' Deighton.
- Island Hopper TV
Best Things To Do in Vancouver Canada 4K
Best explored on foot, heading north from Cambie Street.
- Travel For Phoebe
VANCOUVER Travel Guide: Budget Tips ๐จ๐ฆ
Home to the iconic steam clock.
- Through My Lens
Vancouver Travel Guide: 24 Hours Exploring Gastown, Stanley Park, Granville Island & More
The tourist shops sell maple cream, a decadent spreadable maple butter.
- Insiders Travel Guide Canada
Things to Do in Vancouver Canada (Feature Length Documentary)
It is compact, which makes it a good spot for lunch, dinner or some shopping.
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- Hudson HouseShopping ยท Gastown1 vlog
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