Content updated and fact-checked: October 6, 2026.
North of Hastings, between Richards and Main, Gastown is in the City’s historic area; the province designated it in 1971, as City history records.
The Steam Clock is at 305 Water St. Canadian clockmaker Raymond Saunders built it in 1977, using both steam and an electric motor. Destination Vancouver says it whistles and releases steam hourly; maintenance can interrupt operation.
Check TransLink for Waterfront Station connections and service on your date. For shops and dining, use the Gastown BIA directory as a starting point and confirm hours with each business.
To extend a Vancouver city itinerary, see our Vancouver SkyTrain guide and Granville Island visitor guide.