Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour
by Forbidden Vancouver
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The Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour lasts about one hour and forty-five minutes. It begins outside Monaco Coffee at the intersection of Cordova and Water Street, where participants meet a professional actor who leads the tour by performing a one-person play in character. The group first walks down a long-forgotten alley to the historic Hotel Victorian, where the actor reveals the background of the lead character and their connection to the Klondike. Next, the tour continues through the cobblestone streets of Gastown for approximately thirty minutes. Along this route, the guide shares stories from the 1800s, including the woman in the well and the Great Vancouver Fire. The walk includes several back alleys and leads to the Gastown steam clock, where additional tragic tales are told. The tour then moves into Gaoler’s Mews for a dramatic conclusion. The final stop is Maple Tree Square, where stories about smallpox, George Vancouver’s explorations, and Madam Birdie Stewart’s bawdy house are presented. The tour features the actor’s performance throughout and requires walking on uneven historic streets. A local guide is included. Gratuities and hotel transfers are not included. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The tour operates in all weather conditions, so appropriate clothing is recommended. Participants should arrive at least ten minutes before the start time. The tour is designed for adult audiences and contains mature themes; it is recommended for ages fourteen and older, though children aged ten and above may attend if parents are comfortable with the content.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meeting Point at Monaco Coffee
The tour starts outside Monaco Coffee at the corner of Cordova and Water Street in Historic Gastown where the guide meets participants.
10 min
Hotel Victorian
After walking down a rarely used alley, the group arrives at the Hotel Victorian to learn about the main character’s life and their fate during the Klondike era.
10 min
Gastown
Participants walk through the cobblestone streets of Vancouver’s Gastown district for about 30 minutes, hearing historical stories connected to the area.
30 min
Gastown Steam Clock Area
The tour continues through back streets and alleys to reach the steam clock in Gastown’s center, sharing accounts of the woman in the well, the Great Vancouver Fire, and 19th-century Gastown.
10 min
Gaoler's Mews
Following the guide’s lamplight, the group enters Gaoler’s Mews where the story reaches its dramatic conclusion.
10 min
Maple Tree Square
The final stop is Maple Tree Square, where stories about smallpox, George Vancouver’s explorations, and Madam Birdie Stewart’s bawdy house are told before the tour ends.
10 min
Meeting point
Meet outside Monaco Cafe at 356 Water St. in Gastown. Close to Waterfront Skytrain and Seabus Station.
End point
The walking tour ends in Maple Tree Square, Gastown, in the heart of Vancouver's restaurant and bar scene. The start point is just an easy 10 minute walk back, and the guide can provide a map and directions if needed.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour
by Forbidden Vancouver
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$78Overview
The Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour lasts about one hour and forty-five minutes. It begins outside Monaco Coffee at the intersection of Cordova and Water Street, where participants meet a professional actor who leads the tour by performing a one-person play in character. The group first walks down a long-forgotten alley to the historic Hotel Victorian, where the actor reveals the background of the lead character and their connection to the Klondike. Next, the tour continues through the cobblestone streets of Gastown for approximately thirty minutes. Along this route, the guide shares stories from the 1800s, including the woman in the well and the Great Vancouver Fire. The walk includes several back alleys and leads to the Gastown steam clock, where additional tragic tales are told. The tour then moves into Gaoler’s Mews for a dramatic conclusion. The final stop is Maple Tree Square, where stories about smallpox, George Vancouver’s explorations, and Madam Birdie Stewart’s bawdy house are presented. The tour features the actor’s performance throughout and requires walking on uneven historic streets. A local guide is included. Gratuities and hotel transfers are not included. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The tour operates in all weather conditions, so appropriate clothing is recommended. Participants should arrive at least ten minutes before the start time. The tour is designed for adult audiences and contains mature themes; it is recommended for ages fourteen and older, though children aged ten and above may attend if parents are comfortable with the content.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meeting Point at Monaco Coffee
The tour starts outside Monaco Coffee at the corner of Cordova and Water Street in Historic Gastown where the guide meets participants.
10 min
Hotel Victorian
After walking down a rarely used alley, the group arrives at the Hotel Victorian to learn about the main character’s life and their fate during the Klondike era.
10 min
Gastown
Participants walk through the cobblestone streets of Vancouver’s Gastown district for about 30 minutes, hearing historical stories connected to the area.
30 min
Gastown Steam Clock Area
The tour continues through back streets and alleys to reach the steam clock in Gastown’s center, sharing accounts of the woman in the well, the Great Vancouver Fire, and 19th-century Gastown.
10 min
Gaoler's Mews
Following the guide’s lamplight, the group enters Gaoler’s Mews where the story reaches its dramatic conclusion.
10 min
Maple Tree Square
The final stop is Maple Tree Square, where stories about smallpox, George Vancouver’s explorations, and Madam Birdie Stewart’s bawdy house are told before the tour ends.
10 min
Meeting point
Meet outside Monaco Cafe at 356 Water St. in Gastown. Close to Waterfront Skytrain and Seabus Station.
End point
The walking tour ends in Maple Tree Square, Gastown, in the heart of Vancouver's restaurant and bar scene. The start point is just an easy 10 minute walk back, and the guide can provide a map and directions if needed.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.