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Water Street Cafe

Elegant restaurant known for its pasta and seafood dishes.

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Gastown Steam Clock
A clock that tries to look old and belches steam every 15 minutes may not be the most stunning landmark, but it has an endearing charm in a kitschy kind of way. It was built to take advantage of the steam vents that are all over downtown Vancouver, but it never lived up to its billing and now relies on electricity to count the minutes. It is one of a kind though and remains a photographic pilgrimage for thousands of Vancouver tourists.
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The Black Frog
Smallish pub with some character. Good spot for pre-activity drinks or if you want somewhere not as loud. Also has a small but well prepared selection of burgers, sandwiches and fish and chips that are an excellent value.
Mon-Thu 11:30AM-1AM, Fri 11:30AM-2AM, Sat noon-2AM, Sun noon-midnightMeal $10-18
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Gastown
The oldest part of downtown. You will find cobble-paved boulevards and over-priced tourist traps selling every imaginable thing you can print "Vancouver" on. Popular with tourists are the Gastown Steam Clock, promoted as the only active steam clock in the world but in fact an electric clock that pumps steam, rather an underwhelming experience. The area is notorious for aggressive beggars-drug addicts who are quite unsettling.
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Al Porto
Nice Mediterranean-themed decor with a variety of pizza, pasta, seafood and meat dishes.
Mon-Fri 11:30AM-10:30PM, Sat Sun 4:30PM-10:30PMAppetizers $6-$16, Pizzas $13-16, Mains $18-$40