Gastown

Gastown is a historical site in , . Gastown is situated nearby to the shopping center , as well as near the scenic viewpoint .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Harbour Centre and Waterfront station.

Shopping center
is a skyscraper in the central business district of , British Columbia, Canada, which opened in 1977. The "Lookout" tower atop the office building makes it one of the tallest structures in Vancouver and a prominent landmark on the city's skyline.

Railway station
is a major intermodal public transportation facility and the main transit terminus in , British Columbia, Canada. It is on West Cordova Street in , between Granville and Seymour Street. is situated 130 metres northwest of Gastown.

Scenic viewpoint
is a scenic viewpoint.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gastown and Gastown-Chinatown.

Neighborhood
is the original settlement that became the core of the city of , , , and a national historic site and a neighbourhood in the northwest section of the , adjacent to .

Gastown and Chinatown are in the east end of downtown between and . The area is one of the oldest parts of the city and much of the early architecture and character remains, giving it a different look and feel to the glass and concrete of the rest of downtown.

The , also known as the Central Business District, is the heart of downtown and contains the city's Financial District, the Granville Entertainment district, and many of its hotels, clubs and historical buildings.

Gastown

Latitude
49.28469° or 49° 17′ 5″ north
Longitude
-123.11095° or 123° 6′ 39″ west
Elevation
21 metres (69 feet)
Open location code
84XR7VMQ+VJ
Geo­Names ID
7521579
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Japanese—“Gastown” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: 煤氣鎮
  • Japanese: ギャスタウン

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