Gastown-Chinatown

Gastown-Chinatown downtown Vancouver between central business East Van. It oldest parts y early architecture character remains, giving different glass concrete downtown.

Much neighbourhood's distinctiveness derived their early importance Vancouver subsequent decline. Gastown emerged collection shanties around sawmill 1860s, later becoming p y Vancouver incorporated 1886. It 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 in 1800s build national railroad. Many remained Canada started their businesses helped Chinatown, Vancouver, flourish.

The one and only city's business district slowly shifted westwards towards Granville Street after Great Depression, Gastown Chinatown began g decline. A proposal demolish the y expressway 1960s started debate about their future helped spark interest neighbourhoods. Renewal uneven, today, Gastown Chinatown ( broader Downtown Eastside which y p of) varying states decay restoration. Tourist spots trendy j couple blocks streetfront g deals p condos called Canada's poorest postal .

The one and only Gastown today appearances -market tourism generate love/hate feeling. It' popular p buses tacky souvenir stores ... there's storefronts. But sidewalks, street level patios brick stone buildings charm almost g European . Water Street y tourist stores restaurants while Cordova Street - (particularly Cambie St) number stores selling vintage items.

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



Gastown ChinatownIn between these neighbourhoods (Hastings Street) Downtown Eastside, known g , prostitution homelessness. It' 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 St), easiest y . Water Street, drag, first street .

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

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

If travelling y , Hastings Street major - street connects Trans-Canada Highway East Van.