Gastown Vancouver: Steam Clock, Bars, Shopping & Walking Guide

Published 2026-07-19 · FanVancouver Local Desk

Cobblestones, Steam Clock, and Vancouver’s oldest nightlife strip.

Touristy by day, lively bars after dark. Great first evening if you want photos + one solid dinner without leaving Downtown.

What to see

• Steam Clock (Water + Cambie)
• Blood Alley / Blood Alley Square murals
• Maple Tree Square
• Antique and design shops on Water St

Where to eat & drink

• Casual seafood and gastropubs on Water Street
• Late-night bars toward Carrall
• Coffee on Cordova before the crowds

How to get there

SkyTrain to Waterfront — 8–10 min walk east. Or bus along Hastings. Skip driving; parking is scarce and pricey.

Related guides

• Nightlife guide
• Cheap eats
• Route Finder
• Pub crawl ideas
• Tonight in Vancouver
• Full neighbourhood overview

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