The Gastown Steam Clock is the most famous landmark in Vancouver's Gastown neigbourhood, a national historic site.
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Every time relatives/friends visit from other places, I take them to Gastown. Amazing energy there and the waiting for the clock to chime was great. =)
Growing up my mother always loved to bring us to the Gastown Steam Clock. Sometimes I wonder if she was doing it on purpose to bring us at the quarter hour when the steam escaped and loud music came out just to scare us. As child it was like a big old monster but as I grew up I started to realize the beauty of this antique clock.
The Steam Clock in Gastown downtown Vancouver is very beautiful. when you get up close to the clock you can see the pretty flowers on the clock face, the song is plays is charming and i got a great history lesson about it from a lovely homeless person nearby.
Vancouver is my home and after passing the clock frequently over the years without a second thought I was delighted to think on it after learning some of the history. I definitely have more appreciation for it now.
The Gastown Steam Clock is the most famous landmark in Vancouver's Gastown neigbourhood, a national historic site.