Gastown, Vancouver
The Gastown has a very unique flair and is one of the most popular tourist spots in the city. Located just blocks away from the main shopping areas in the downtown core, Gastown has a great variety of small shops, boutiques, and ethnic restaurants. The infamous steam clock is located in the heart of Gastown, and gathers a great deal of tourist photographers.
A lot of souvenir shops, high end furniture stores, and unique bars are located here. The overall feel is more European than the rest of Vancouver, but the Gastown is a very small area and offers a very limited amount of residential buildings. Festivals, exhibitions, and artistic events are frequent in this area, and attracts a good deal of a walking traffic year round.
Architecture: Historic and older buildings turned into condos and lofts.
People: Artists, actors, tourists, and downtown residents.
Main Attractions: Unique restaurants, rag shops, souvenir stores, high end furniture boutiques, Steam Clock, and historic monuments.
Location: Close to GM Place, Vancouver Art Gallery, Queen Elizabeth Theater, Vancouver Library, and a few downtown parks.
Typical Monthly Rent:
Studio --- $1200 - 1250
Loft --- $1550 - 1800
1bdrm --- $1350 - 1600
2bdrm --- $1900 +
