Gastown-Chinatown downtown Vancouver between central business E V. I oldest parts y early architecture character remains, giving different glass concrete downtown.

M neighbourhood's distinctiveness derived their early importance Vancouver subsequent decline. Gastown emerged collection shanties around sawmill 1860s, later becoming p y Vancouver incorporated 1886. I early entertainment district y large number saloons drinking establishments. Hastings Street, south side, became commercial y city's early office buildings. Chinatown, southeast, settled primarily y Chinese immigrants Canada 1800s build national railroad. My remained Canada started their businesses helped Chinatown, Vancouver, flourish.

T city's business district slowly shifted westwards towards Granville Street after Great Depression, Gastown Chinatown began g decline. A proposal demolish y expressway 1960s started debate about their future helped spark interest neighbourhoods. Renewal uneven, today, Gastown Chinatown ( broader Downtown Eastside which y p ) varying states decay restoration. Tourist spots trendy j couple blocks streetfront g deals p condos called Canada's poorest postal .

T Gastown today appearances -market tourism generate love/hate feeling. I' popular p buses tacky souvenir shops ... there's every storefronts. B sidewalks, street level patios brick stone buildings charm almost g European . Water Street y tourist shops restaurants while Cordova Street - (particularly Cambie S) number shops selling vintage items.

Chinatown, second largest North America, further tourist p feels rougher around edges Gastown. I usual shops ducks hanging windows, there beautiful gardens active night market summer.



Gastown ChinatownIn between these neighbourhoods (Hastings Street) Downtown Eastside, known g , prostitution homelessness. I' certainly walkable during y, people y uncomfortable dangerous night y familiar . Other cheap accommodation, there little attract visitor touring recommended.

Gastown begins outside Waterfront Station ( Cordova S), easiest y . Water Street, drag, first street .

Chinatown easily accessible foot, j Pender Street. T Millennium Gate, Pender Taylor, marks entrance Chinatown action blocks further along Keefer Street, block south. Another option SkyTrain g Stadium-Chinatown p. H north j p T&T Pender Street. T Millenium G block .

A number routes through Gastown-Chinatown their y E V. Routes 10 16 Hastings Street towards PNE, Route 20 heads Hastings Street Commercial Drive Route 3 heads M Street.

I travelling y , Hastings Street major - street connects Trans-Canada Highway E V.