Gastown Tourism Challenge 2022
From April 23 – May 31 , Gastown welcomes back local tourism and hospitality professionals to the neighbourhood for the return of the Tourism Challenge after a two-year hiatus. The […]
From April 23 – May 31 , Gastown welcomes back local tourism and hospitality professionals to the neighbourhood for the return of the Tourism Challenge after a two-year hiatus.
The Tourism Challenge is a rare opportunity for tourism industry professionals to re-educate and reconnect with all of the neighbourhoods and attractions that our region has to offer, so that they are ready to welcome visitors and share their passion and knowledge with visitors.
As old as Canada itself, Gastown is Vancouver’s original neighbourhood. Today, our heritage buildings are home to independent fashion boutiques, impeccably curated décor shops, one-of-a-kind galleries and some of the best culinary fare in the city.
Clue Two
Between Le Magasin and W Cordova is a laneway. How many windows in the laneway feature a furry friend?
Clue Three
Speaking of W Cordova, how many red doors are on the North side of the street?
(if it doesn’t have a handle, it doesn’t count)
Clue Four
If you’re walking from Carrall St to Columbia St on E Cordova St, you’ll notice some hanging banners. What does the second banner on the North side of the street read?
Clue Five
In Maple Tree Square sits Hotel Europe. How many columns are on its face?
Clue Six
Gastown’s Pink Tree on Carrall St and Water St features five words to light up the neighbourhood. What are they?
Clue Seven
On Water St, where the film students study, a mural highlights Gastown Urban Design Study. Out of the five artworks on display, how many feature the famous gas lamps?
Learn more about the Gastown Tomorrow campaign here.
Clue Eight
To make it clear, Gaoler’s Mews has __ signs entering in and throughout the courtyard telling you that you’re here.
Clue Nine
Which Street in Gastown will have you seeing stars?
Clue Ten
What does the mural across from the original Woodward’s W read?
Hint
Don’t look up, look in.
PASSPORT STAMP LOCATIONS
Visit any two of these locations to receive your two Gastown neighbourhood stamps in your passport.
Cappelleria Bertacchi 131 Water St #121 Hours: Mon-Sun 11am-6pm Gringo Gastown 27 Blood Alley Square Hours: Sun-Thurs 11:30am-1am Fri-Sat 11:30am-2am MAKE Gastown 170 Water St Hours: 7 days/week 10am-6pm Smith’s Irish Pub 208 & 212 Carrall St Hours: Sat-Sun 10am-2am Mon-Thurs 12pm-12am Fri 12pm-2am Tees.ca 227 Abbott Street Hours: Mon-Sat 12pm-4pm Sun 12-3pm Water St Cafe 300 Water St Hours: Fri-Sat 11am-10pm Sun-Thurs 11am-9pmSCAVENGER HUNT CLUES & QUESTIONS
Clue One On Water Street sits a famous clock. On the hour, how many times does the clock chime? Bonus: Can you name the famous tune?
Clue Two
Between Le Magasin and W Cordova is a laneway. How many windows in the laneway feature a furry friend?
Clue Three
Speaking of W Cordova, how many red doors are on the North side of the street?
(if it doesn’t have a handle, it doesn’t count)
Clue Four
If you’re walking from Carrall St to Columbia St on E Cordova St, you’ll notice some hanging banners. What does the second banner on the North side of the street read?
Clue Five
In Maple Tree Square sits Hotel Europe. How many columns are on its face?
Clue Six
Gastown’s Pink Tree on Carrall St and Water St features five words to light up the neighbourhood. What are they?
Clue Seven
On Water St, where the film students study, a mural highlights Gastown Urban Design Study. Out of the five artworks on display, how many feature the famous gas lamps?
Learn more about the Gastown Tomorrow campaign here.
Clue Eight
To make it clear, Gaoler’s Mews has __ signs entering in and throughout the courtyard telling you that you’re here.
Clue Nine
Which Street in Gastown will have you seeing stars?
Clue Ten
What does the mural across from the original Woodward’s W read?
Hint
Don’t look up, look in.
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