One of the oldest neighbourhoods in British Columbia, where Vancouver had its first origins, Gastown is a national historic site. If Gassy Jack Deighton, lent the settlement its name, then every street here tells a tale―be it the Bloody Street, which reminisces the blood splashed by the butchers after a hard day’s work or the Water Street, which houses the famous landmark of Gastown―the Old Steam Clock. Gastown is best visited in the evening, and preferably on an empty stomach. The entire area is a feast to the senses filled with bars, pubs, restaurants, cafes, boutiques and specialty shops. Here are my five recommendations if you just have a few hours in Gastown: