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.

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  1. 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.
  2. Expedia

    Vancouver Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

    The neighbourhood began when timber cutters built Gassy Jack a saloon in exchange for whiskey.
  3. Holiday Extras Travel

    ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ VANCOUVER Travel Guide ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ | Travel Better in Canada!

    Compared to London's Covent Garden; expect plenty of tourists in parts.
  4. Yellow Productions

    VANCOUVER TRAVEL TIPS: 11 Things to Know Before You Go

    Worth wandering as the city's heart, where Vancouver got started.
  5. 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.
  6. Must Do Canada

    12 Things to Do in Vancouver for First Time Visitors

  7. TRIP XTREME

    Top 10 Best Places to Visit in Vancouver 2026 | Canada Travel Guide

    The name comes from talkative founder John 'Gassy Jack' Deighton.
  8. Island Hopper TV

    Best Things To Do in Vancouver Canada 4K

    Best explored on foot, heading north from Cambie Street.
  9. Travel For Phoebe

    VANCOUVER Travel Guide: Budget Tips ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

    Home to the iconic steam clock.
  10. 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.
  11. Brief

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    9 Things You MUST Know Before Moving to Vancouver!

  12. 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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