VanWalks

Vancouver Coal Harbour and Historic Gastown Walking Tour

Our tour starts at Canada Place, one of Vancouver's most iconic buildings. We'll take a secret tunnel to the Convention Centre for the city's best Coal Harbour views including the Port of Vancouver, North Shore Mountains, Stanley Park, Lion's Gate Bridge, and the Big Yellow Sulphur Pile.Another hidden route reveals the Convention Centre's grass roof and Olympic Cauldron. En route to Gastown, we'll see the Marine Building and Waterfront Station.In Gastown, we'll explore Water Street, Vancouver's oldest street, learning about its decline and 1970s rejuvenation. We'll time our visit to see the Steam Clock's maximum performance at noon.At Maple Tree Square, we'll visit where Gassy Jack opened his first bar, sparking the town that became Vancouver, and discuss why his statue was removed.See some of Vancouver's oldest buildings and fascinating architecture in Blood AlleyWe'll finish at Woodward's Building and Victory Square, centrally located near transit with many dining options.