District in Vancouver

Gastown Map

Interactive map of Gastown with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 66°F now🕔 3:12 PM local📅 Best: June, July and August

Summary

Gastown is a district in Vancouver. Gastown is a district known for the steam clock and brick streets.

Right now it is 66°F (19°C) in Gastown with overcast. It feels like 69°F. Today runs from 60°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 77%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Gastown is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 73°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 34°F.

The closest major airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), about 7 mi away. Nearby highlights include Stanley Park, Garibaldi Provincial Park, Deception Pass State Park and North Cascades National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 67°F is 6.1°F below the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Gastown today at 9.7/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Gastown

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 49°17′1″N 123°6′21.6″W (49.2836, -123.106)

Quick facts about Gastown

TypeDistrict
CityVancouver
CountryCanada
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates49°17′1″N 123°6′21.6″W (49.2836, -123.106)
Known forthe steam clock and brick streets
Local time3:12 PM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Getting to Gastown

By road, from nearby cities
  • Whistler · 58 mi · roughly 1.3 h driving
  • Victoria · 60 mi · roughly 1.4 h driving
  • Seattle · 121 mi · roughly 2.8 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Gastown

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Vancouver International AirportYVR7 miVancouver
Seattle-Tacoma International AirportSEA132 miSeattle
Portland International AirportPDX256 miPortland

Things to do in Gastown

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Gastown.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gastown?

Gastown is a district in Vancouver. Its coordinates are 49.2836, -123.106. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Gastown right now?

It is currently 66°F (19°C) with overcast. Humidity is 85% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Gastown?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Gastown, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Gastown in?

Gastown observes America/Vancouver (UTC-07:00). The local time is 3:12 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Gastown?

The closest airports are Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 7 mi away, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 132 mi away and Portland International Airport (PDX), 256 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Gastown?

Popular options include Stanley Park, Garibaldi Provincial Park, Deception Pass State Park, North Cascades National Park, Olympic National Park and Vancouver Island.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (districts) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 24, 2026 at 3:12 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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