After a big walk about town and environs I signed up for a 3 hour gastronomic experience through Gastown yup 1 word. Was a bit early so had a stater, in the same place the tour was going to have its 1st. Stop. The manager was really cool and she said if the tour starts at the beer house she would give me a celebrity welcome….oh boy. She shouted across heaps of people…Hey Stu welcome…tour group were perplexed, got to carry being famous you know…..
All the brewing equipment is run by steam. They were preparing the barley for the next batch when we arrived…
Our guide Dan, a professional actor and he knows his stuff
Off to the streets of Gastown
Gastown is a historic neighborhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods and is known for its cobblestone streets, charming architecture, and unique shops and boutiques. Gastown is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, offering a mix of trendy restaurants, art galleries, and vintage stores.
One of the most prominent landmarks in Gastown is the famous Gastown Steam Clock, a steam-powered clock that chimes every 15 minutes and is a popular photo spot for visitors. The area has a rich history dating back to the late 1800s when it was the original settlement that eventually grew into the city of Vancouver.
Gastown is also well-known for its vibrant nightlife scene, with numerous bars and pubs offering a variety of entertainment options. Overall, it’s a must-visit neighborhood in Vancouver, offering a blend of historical charm and modern attractions.
Fun fact 1:Jimmy Hendricks Mother lived in Gastown and was a regular visitor 2: Green Peace movement was conceived and plans as we know them today from the corner pub just to the left of the steam clock….
Ginkgo tree. One of the oldest species of tree originally from China. Drops very stinky fruit when the make and female plant succeeds (ha ha) to pollinate. Has a unique leaf structure and fossils of this exact tree date back 170 million years ago. How cool, planted but far away from the males for obvious reasons and are often referred to living fossils…
Watching the goings on, street buskers all very nice. I walked to the China Town station to catch train back to apartment and our guide warned us about homeless peeps. What he failed to mention is that for 4 blocks there are drug addicts all properly juiced up, lying, pooing, peeing, having episodes slumped over each other. You have to walk in the street to avoid. Cops do nothing…quite shocking really..
LOXIE LOVING LIFE 
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