Beautiful harbor in Vancouver, Canada

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In June 13, 1792, the British captain George • Vancouver, he was on the exploration of the Pacific coast of North America, into a piece of water, which he named Ballard Strait. In memory of working with him, Harry Burrard in the West Indies in 1785. Today, it is also known as the Gulf of Vancouver. According to the legend that captain Vancouver is from landing at. After the development of the city of Vancouver, but also from the basis of inward expansion.

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Gas Town from the Eastern Harbor Centre, has been extended to Maple Tree Square, with its red brick, cobblestone streets and ancient architectural decoration full of ancient meaning. Many more than one hundred years of the Victorian building, with full European flavor. The town has jazz and rock clubs, nightclubs, art shop, antique shops, cafes, restaurants and elegant boutiques.

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Gas Town's name, which comes from a wine bar owner, Jack Deighton's nickname - Gassy, it means "love to brag." In 1867, Jack Deighton came here. In Gas Town's Water Street, he built a wooden hut - salon and a bar, to provide the pioneers a break from all directions. This is the origin of the first hotel in Vancouver.

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All the streets in the Gas Town, have access to Maple Tree Square. Near Cambie Street and Water Street intersection, there is a steam clock, every 15 minutes will make noise and steam, and it was the first steam-powered clock in the world.

Gas Town not far from downtown Vancouver, walking can be easily reached.

Day travel the schedule:

First day: Lions Gate Bridge - Stanley Park - Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park - Horseshoe Bay Village - Vancouver, Canada Square

The next day: Victoria Harbour - Chinatown - Fairmont Empress Hotel - British Columbia Parliament Buildings - Butchart Gardens - Zero milestone MILE "0"