The famous Gastown Steam Clock ⏰️ one of Vancouver’s most beloved landmarks! Built in 1977, this unique clock whistles and blows real steam every 15 minutes. A must-see stop for locals and tourists exploring the charming cobblestone streets of Gastown. 🇨🇦 #GastownSteamClock #VancouverBC #Batang101 #ExploreVancouver #CanadaVibes | BatanglOl Hermie Gutierrez

Gastown's most famous (though nowhere near oldest) landmark is the steam-powered clock on the corner of Cambie and Water Street. It was built in 1977 to cover a steam grate, part of Vancouver's distributed steam heating system, as a way to harness the steam. The steam used is low pressure downtown-wide steam heating network (from a plant adjacent to the Georgia Viaduct) that powers a miniature steam engine in its base, in turn driving a chain lift. The chain lift moves steel balls upward, where

18K views · 408 reactions | The Gastown steam clock is one of Vancouver's most popular tourist attractions. Built in 1977 at the corner of Cambie and Water streets. The clock was originally paid for by local merchants who believed the clock would increase foot traffic in the area... | Be Vancouver | Facebook