That\u2019s why this 24 hour Vancouver tour starts at the Bill Reid Gallery<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not only is this aboriginal art museum<\/strong> dedicated to one of the most famous artists in British Columbia history, but it\u2019s right in the heart of the downtown Vancouver<\/a> and it\u2019s the perfect to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The intricate jewelry here is a sight to behold, but look up! The massive Mythic Messengers<\/em> (once seen on our $20.00 bill) frieze is the highlight here, and it tells of a great Haida power struggle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019re finished the 30 minute visit, head outside and look up at the historic Hotel Vancouver<\/strong>. This Ch\u00e2teauesque-style building is arguably the most iconic in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This character neighbourhood<\/strong> just 10 minutes\u2019 walk from the Bill Reid Gallery was founded by pioneering loggers (lead by \u201cGassy Jack\u201d Deighton) who decided to build a whiskey bar so they wouldn\u2019t have walk back to town to drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Today Gastown<\/a> is a bustling cultural centre<\/strong> full of bars, restaurants, galleries, and cafes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The cobblestone streets and heritage architecture<\/strong> are a bit like Europe, and the main attraction is the Gastown Steamclock<\/a> \u2013 make sure you\u2019re standing there at any 1\/4 hour for the steam whistle show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019ve taken Vancouver\u2019s most famous selfie<\/strong> with the clock, head on over to the Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery<\/a> for another dose of amazing local aboriginal art. It\u2019s free to walk through, almost plays like one of Vancouver\u2019s best museums<\/a>, and has some of the city\u2019s finest souvenirs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/hgong.vccdigitalmedia.ca\/ramone_travels\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GasTownSteamClock.jpg\")
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