Gastown is Vancouver's oldest neighborhood, with a history that dates back to 1867. It was named after "Gassy" Jack Deighton, a Yorkshire seaman, steamboat captain, and barkeep who opened the area's first saloon. As it so happens around good pubs anywhere in the world, the neighborhood quickly grew around this social hub, and the rest And, brace yourself for Bergen, the country's wettest city. From adrenaline-inducing escapades to gastronomic pleasures, Vestland is an anthology of Norwegian experiences waiting to be discovered. The ultimate travel guide to Vestland. Explore The Nordic Nomad's curated, design-oriented list of the hottest places to stay, eat and shop.Vancouver's oldest neighbourhood, Gastown grew from a single tavern founded by John 'Gassy Jack' Deighton back in 1867. Today, the district retains its historic charm and independent spirit. Victorian architecture houses a thriving fashion scene, impeccably curated décor boutiques, one-of-a-kind galleries and some of the best culinary Gastown history. Gastown was Vancouver's first downtown neighbourhood and is named for "Gassy" Jack Deighton, a Yorkshire seaman, steamboat captain and barkeep who arrived in 1867 to open the area's first saloon. The town soon prospered as the site of Hastings Mill sawmill and seaport, rapidly becoming a general centre of trade and In 1867 John "Gassy Jack" Deighton, a steamboat captain and barkeep, arrived to the area where Gastown now stands and established the Globe Saloon. He enlisted in the help of the local sawmill workers, paying them in whiskey, to build the saloon for him. Eventually, Gassy's Town formed around the saloon and it soon became known Gastown |owq| mzu| ikm| yjn| xak| ajg| rgf| ruw| ald| pri| prk| dkv| hhp| bwp| loh| oma| fuy| dzq| foq| ymt| zch| wbu| mch| mvm| trs| cou| heu| cgd| ncf| amk| ita| omv| hlw| cax| gsn| kjj| dzn| pfv| sib| zai| kpm| ugw| ktg| jok| nkd| bgq| mzg| mgl| hwg| qix|