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Gastown Steam Clock

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Gastown Steam Clock
Built in 1977, this well-known, antique-style clock is powered by steam & whistles to tell the time.
Address: 305 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B9, Canada
Phone: (604) 873-7000
State: British Columbia
County: Metro Vancouver
City: Vancouver
Zip Code: V6B 1B9


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Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

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The Gastown Steam Clock is really cool—such a fun Vancouver landmark. We decided to catch it right at 12:00 pm, and it played a whole tune with the steam whistle, which was such a memorable surprise.nnIt’s located on the north side of Vancouver at the corner of Cambie St. and Water St., and it uses steam to power the chimes. The sound goes off at every quarter hour, but I’d definitely recommend arriving a bit early and being there at the top of the hour. That way you get the longer chime that includes the hour itself.nnOne small note: the clock seems to run about 5–6 minutes off, but the chime itself is accurate to the correct digital time.nnHighly recommend this stop if you’re in Gastown!
The Gastown Steam Clock is one of Vancouver's most iconic landmarks and definitely worth visiting. The surrounding neighborhood has plenty of character, with historic buildings, unique shops, and great places to grab a coffee or a meal. I enjoyed watching the clock release steam and hearing it chime, which added to the experience. It's a great spot for photos and a walk around Gastown.
This place is far less touristy than I could remembered or it still on Easter holiday Monday. Now it’s more of a ghost town pov. I used to love hangout here when I’m in Vancouver, the clock, the charming & historical architectures, the lively of people walking around even when it rains, the coffee shops and good restaurants. Now it just not the same, I only see tourist groups nearby the steam clock and several coffee shops open. Missing the good old days for sure. The clock is a very unique and fascinating one of a kind that attracts folks around the worlds to visit. It runs on hot steam and it’s amazing to see. The charming is still lingering around…hopefully it will return similar to the good old days.
Great little piece of history. An interesting historical curiosity. Best to be there on the hour for the full happenings, but every quarter gives you a good idea of the thing.nnOf course it's free to see and is located in a nice part of town with gift shops, places to eat etc.
Stopped by the steam clock last Friday evening while walking my dog through Gastown and it was such a fun little spot, the whistles hissing out right on the hour drew a small crowd of both tourists and locals. My pup got plenty of pets from strangers waiting around, and there's a nice open sidewalk area so leashed dogs aren't squeezed into foot traffic. The cobblestone streets around it make for a great slow evening walk, and the old timey glow of the clock against the brick buildings felt really charming as the sun went down. Definitely worth a quick stop if you're out with your dog and want a free, easy attraction that doesn't require sitting down anywhere.
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