Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour of Gastown
Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour of Gastown
Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour of Gastown
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Our online walking tours allow you to explore Vancouver at your own pace, on your own schedule. Our lightweight web app works on any device with a modern web browser. Start and stop when you like, grab a coffee, and continue when you are ready.
Your virtual host, Chris King, has been living in Vancouver for 20 years and is excited to give you a unique look into the most interesting aspects of his city.
Our routes combine historical context, modern events, and local interpretation to provide an interesting and fun experience for tourists, new Canadians, and lifelong locals.
Routes are available in English and French
Audio is English only
Data Connection is recommended - Offline Mode available
Itinerary
Waterfront Station
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeLearn about Waterfront Station, one of the most haunted buildings in the city.Harbour Centre(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeWith it's iconic tower and famous exterior facing elevators, Harbour Centre is one of the first landmarks people notice in VancouverSteam Clock
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeLearn about the oldest and most famous Steam Clock in the world! It's not as old as you might guess.Blood Alley(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeOnce the site of public executions in Vancouver, Blood Alley now hosts some trendy restaurants.Maple Tree Square
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeMaple Tree Square is one of the most important intersections in Vancouver. The first pub that kicked off Vancouver was opened here by Gassy Jack. And more recently his statue was torn down by protestors. Find out why on the tour!Hotel Europe(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe Hotel Europe was the fanciest building in town when it was new. When a nicer hotel opened downtown, it became a brothel.Vancouver Police Museum & Archives(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeBuilt in a former coroner's office, the Police Museum has lots to see. There is a whole room for confiscated weapons, and the morgue room has a whole wall of preserved tissue samples,Woodward's Building(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeWoodward's was Canada's foremost department store for a long time. Find out why the locals were so sad when it closed and how the redevelopment affected the neighbourhood.Cambie Bar & Grill(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeVancouver's oldest operating pub has survived prohibition and so much more!Dominion Building(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe Dominion Building was the tallest in the British Empire when is was finished, but it only held that honour for two years before another nearby building was completed,Victory Square(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeLearn about this important park and how Canada's contributions in the World Wars helped build our identity as a nation.
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USD 4.71
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