Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour
Overview
Step inside a world of murder, revenge, and true grit in a dramatic history of Victorian Gastown. Stories of deadly fire and smallpox emerge from the shadows as you venture through cobblestone streets to the shocking finale in this unique performance-theatre experience. Follow the lamplight of your guide as you discover the Great Fire, smallpox outbreaks, and the unsolved murder of John Bray.
Inclusions
- Local guide
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: 356 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B6, Canada
The walking tour begins at the entrance into Historic Gastown, outside of Buro Coffee at the intersection of Cordova and Water St. A suitable setting for an adventure deep into Gastown's Gothic history!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Victorian Hotel, 514 Homer St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2V6, Canada
After venturing down a long forgotten alleyway we arrive at the historic Hotel Victorian to discover how our character's life took shape...and what really happened to them in the Klondike.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Gastown, Waterfront between Granville and Main Sts. North of Hastings St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2K7 Canada
We enter the cobblestone streets of Vancouver's famous Gastown district...
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gastown Steam Clock, 305 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B9, Canada
We weave a path into Gastown, discovering back streets and alleyways, to arrive in the heart of Gastown at the famous steam clock. Along the way you'll hear the tragic stories of the woman in the well and the Great Vancouver Fire, and discover Gastown in the 1800s.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Gassy Jack, 1 Water St Maple Tree Square, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 1A1 Canada
Old Gassy Jack stands on top of a barrel of whiskey and surveys Maple Tree Square. Discover how much of a rogue he really was!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Gaoler's Mews, 12 Water St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 1A5 Canada
You'll follow the lamplight of your storyteller into Gaoler's Mews as the shocking finale is revealed...
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Maple Tree Square, 107 Carrall St Gastown, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2H9 Canada
After hearing tales of smallpox, George Vancouver's journey to the end of the earth, and the infamous bawdy house run by Madam Birdie Stewart, you'll emerge in iconic Maple Tree Square - one of Vancouver's most photographed and loved locations.
Duration: 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: 356 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B6, Canada
The walking tour begins at the entrance into Historic Gastown, outside of Buro Coffee at the intersection of Cordova and Water St. A suitable setting for an adventure deep into Gastown's Gothic history!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Victorian Hotel, 514 Homer St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2V6, Canada
After venturing down a long forgotten alleyway we arrive at the historic Hotel Victorian to discover how our character's life took shape...and what really happened to them in the Klondike.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Gastown, Waterfront between Granville and Main Sts. North of Hastings St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2K7 Canada
We enter the cobblestone streets of Vancouver's famous Gastown district...
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gastown Steam Clock, 305 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B9, Canada
We weave a path into Gastown, discovering back streets and alleyways, to arrive in the heart of Gastown at the famous steam clock. Along the way you'll hear the tragic stories of the woman in the well and the Great Vancouver Fire, and discover Gastown in the 1800s.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Gassy Jack, 1 Water St Maple Tree Square, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 1A1 Canada
Old Gassy Jack stands on top of a barrel of whiskey and surveys Maple Tree Square. Discover how much of a rogue he really was!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Gaoler's Mews, 12 Water St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 1A5 Canada
You'll follow the lamplight of your storyteller into Gaoler's Mews as the shocking finale is revealed...
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Maple Tree Square, 107 Carrall St Gastown, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2H9 Canada
After hearing tales of smallpox, George Vancouver's journey to the end of the earth, and the infamous bawdy house run by Madam Birdie Stewart, you'll emerge in iconic Maple Tree Square - one of Vancouver's most photographed and loved locations.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time
- Our tours are designed for adult audiences and do contain some references to adult themes. Our age recommendation is 14+ but certainly children aged 10+ can attend and enjoy our walking tours if parents are comfortable with their children hearing mature subject matter.
- We adhere to health guidelines set by the Provincial Government of British Columbia.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Micheline_M
September 2023
Guide did a good job with playing the role and telling history. Interesting and fun. Beautiful area.
Guide did a good job with playing the role and telling history. Interesting and fun. Beautiful area.Adam_C
September 2023
We came downtown for a few days to start off our honeymoon and thought that this would be a fun experience. “Stuart” our story teller filled his role to perfection. I look forward to coming downtown again and checking out one of the other many guided tours. Thanks.
We came downtown for a few days to start off our honeymoon and thought that this would be a fun experience. “Stuart” our story teller filled his role to perfection. I look forward to coming downtown again and checking out one of the other many guided tours. Thanks.GrandTour691113
September 2023
We really enjoyed the walking tour. Vancouver has a rich history, our tour guide is an amazing story teller and was engaging, funny and really knew her stuff. Our teenager enjoyed it just as much as we did.
We really enjoyed the walking tour. Vancouver has a rich history, our tour guide is an amazing story teller and was engaging, funny and really knew her stuff. Our teenager enjoyed it just as much as we did.Terri_J
September 2023
Our guide Stuart was amazing. We even got treated with a visit from the steam clock man who built the clock. Definitely a must do excursion when visiting Vancouver!
Our guide Stuart was amazing. We even got treated with a visit from the steam clock man who built the clock. Definitely a must do excursion when visiting Vancouver!spunkyred79
September 2023
Cole our guide was great! He was an engaging storyteller and took the time to answer any questions the group had. The tour was a great introduction to Gastown to help us find interesting shops and restaurants that we later went back and patronized.
Cole our guide was great! He was an engaging storyteller and took the time to answer any questions the group had. The tour was a great introduction to Gastown to help us find interesting shops and restaurants that we later went back and patronized.LouAnn_S
September 2023
Rowen was an excellent guide! He made history come alive and I learned so much about the early period of Vancouver. He had a good walking pace and made sure everyone could hear. His stories were extremely interesting and we loved the pictures that went with them. Well worth booking!
Rowen was an excellent guide! He made history come alive and I learned so much about the early period of Vancouver. He had a good walking pace and made sure everyone could hear. His stories were extremely interesting and we loved the pictures that went with them. Well worth booking!