Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Tour

Discover what Gastown was like in the 1800s with this approximately 90-minute tour of the lost souls of the historic district . Join this moonlit walking tour through the heart of Vancouver and let a professional guide immerse you in the history of fires, smallpox outbreaks and murder. Pass famous landmarks, hear chilling stories and learn about the city's ancient legends.

Along the way, you'll wander through the city's darkest alleyways and watch a gothic play with a professional actor. Step back in time to Victorian Gastown, learn about Vancouver's spooky frontier town past and be amazed by its chilling stories.

You'll travel along the cobblestone streets and pass many of its historic landmarks, from the Gothic Holy Rosary Cathedral or the historic Victorian Hotel, which has been in pristine condition since the 1800s, to the famous steam clock . Don't miss the statue of Old Gassy Jack on a whisky barrel in Maple Tree Square to discover what this rogue and lecherous character was really like.

In addition to all this, you'll also see Gaoler's Mews, a small square that was originally Vancouver's first prison in the 18th century.

Hear the tragic stories of the woman in the well, the smallpox outbreaks, the anguish, the great fire that took place in 1886 and a murder mystery that remains unsolved to this day. Learn more about the notorious ladies of the gold rush and delve into the world of many other legends that lurk in the streets of the city.