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Vancouver Coal Harbour and Historic Gastown Walking Tour

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from $15.55 per person

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Witness the Gastown Steam Clock in all it's glory
Learn about the history and current events of Vancouver
Learn about the unique architecture in Vancouver
Walk through the oldest alleyways in Vancouver and see the oldest standing buildings
Learn about new developments in the downtown Vancouver neighbourhoods

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Offered in: English

Overview

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 Alley
We'll finish at Woodward's Building and Victory Square, centrally located near transit with many dining options.

What's Included

  • View of Vancouver landmarks
  • Knowledgeable and Friendly Local Guide
  • Snacks
  • Meals
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

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Canada Place
Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1, Canada

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End point

West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1G8, Canada

The tour ends at Victory Square, which is centrally located to many transit options. Our guide can provide many food or activity options for after the tour.

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Canada Place

Our tour starts at one of the most unique buildings in the city, Canada Place.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vancouver Convention Centre

We’ll take a secret tunnel to take us to another very important building, the Convention Centre. The views of Coal Harbour from the Convention Centre are the best in the city. We’ll see some stunning landmarks, including The Port of Vancouver, the North Shore Mountains, Stanley Park, Deadman’s Island, the Lion’s Gate Bridge, The Lions Mountains, and most importantly, the Big Yellow Sulphur Pile.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stanley Park (Pass By)

Views of the greatest park in the world
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Coal Harbour

Views of this unique and stunning urban water setting
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Olympic Cauldron

See the torches we created for our 2010 Olympics
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2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Marine Building (Pass By)

See one of the world's foremost examples of Art Deco architecture.
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Waterfront Station

Learn about the early history of Vancouver and how the completion of the railroad changed Canada and the world.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gastown

In Gastown, we’ll head down Water Street, Vancouver’s oldest and most interesting street. We’ll learn about the decline of Water St in the early 20th century and the historic rejuvenation of Gastown in the 1970s.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Steam Clock

See the centerpiece of the Gastown rejuvenation, the Gastown Steam Clock. The tour is planned to be around the Steam Clock at noon. This gets the maximum steam performance from this unique landmark.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Maple Tree Square

We’ll walk along Water St to Maple Tree Square, the most important intersection in early Vancouver history. We’ll see the spot where Gassy Jack started his first bar and kicked off the whole idea of a town called Vancouver. We’ll also learn why protesters tore down the Gassy Jack statue.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blood Alley

Maple Tree Square is also home to Blood Alley, home of some of the oldest buildings still standing in Vancouver. We’ll check out the cool architecture and learn about the early history of Vancouver.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Woodward's Building

Visit the epicentre of the current gentrification attempts in Gastown, and learn about why they haven't taken off the way people thought they would.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Victory Square

Victory Square is an very important location in Vancouver's history. It was the starting point of the great fire that burned down the whole town, as well as the starting point when they built it all over again. It was also the first terminus of the railroad and the location of our first courthouse.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vancouver Coal Harbour and Historic Gastown Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vancouver Coal Harbour and Historic Gastown Walking Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • View of Vancouver landmarks.
  • Knowledgeable and Friendly Local Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Snacks.
  • Meals.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Vancouver Coal Harbour and Historic Gastown Walking Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vancouver Coal Harbour and Historic Gastown Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Vancouver. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • View of Vancouver landmarks
  • Knowledgeable and Friendly Local Guide
  • Snacks
  • Meals
  • Gratuities

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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