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Offered languages
- English
- English
- French
Our online walking tours allow you to explore Vancouver at your own pace, on your own schedule. Our lightweight web app works on any device with a modern web browser. Start and stop when you like, grab a coffee, and continue when you are ready.
Your virtual host, Chris King, has been living in Vancouver for 20 years and is excited to give you a unique look into the most interesting aspects of his city.
Our routes combine historical context, modern events, and local interpretation to provide an interesting and fun experience for tourists, new Canadians, and lifelong locals.
Routes are available in English and French
Audio is English only
Data Connection is recommended - Offline Mode available
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
When you get here, choose "Start this Route" in the web app and start whenever you are ready.
The Gastown tour ends at Victory Square in Gastown.
Itinerary
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1
Learn about Waterfront Station, one of the most haunted buildings in the city.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
With it's iconic tower and famous exterior facing elevators, Harbour Centre is one of the first landmarks people notice in Vancouver
Admission ticket free -
2Steam Clock
Learn about the oldest and most famous Steam Clock in the world! It's not as old as you might guess.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Once the site of public executions in Vancouver, Blood Alley now hosts some trendy restaurants.
Admission ticket free -
3Maple Tree Square
Maple Tree Square is one of the most important intersections in Vancouver. The first pub that kicked off Vancouver was opened here by Gassy Jack. And more recently his statue was torn down by protestors. Find out why on the tour!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The Hotel Europe was the fanciest building in town when it was new. When a nicer hotel opened downtown, it became a brothel.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Built in a former coroner's office, the Police Museum has lots to see. There is a whole room for confiscated weapons, and the morgue room has a whole wall of preserved tissue samples,
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Woodward's was Canada's foremost department store for a long time. Find out why the locals were so sad when it closed and how the redevelopment affected the neighbourhood.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Vancouver's oldest operating pub has survived prohibition and so much more!
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The Dominion Building was the tallest in the British Empire when is was finished, but it only held that honour for two years before another nearby building was completed,
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Learn about this important park and how Canada's contributions in the World Wars helped build our identity as a nation.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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