- Historic district
- Restaurants
- Nightlife
Neighbourhood guide
Gastown
Vancouver
Neighbourhood personality
Gastown’s cobblestones and converted heritage buildings sit on the downtown fringe, with a strong restaurant and bar scene, tourist foot traffic by day, and rental stock in nearby towers and older units.
Best for
- Nightlife
- Downtown Commuters
- Food Lovers
- Historic Character
- Walkable Lifestyle
Neighbourhood signals
- Nightlife
- Restaurants
- Historic Character
- Walkability
- Transit Access
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