Gastown is the historic centre of Vancouver. Today, it is a refreshing mix of old and new, the host of restaurants and nightspots. We took a relaxing walk down the cobblestone streets, experiencing the Victorian fixtures and narrow lanes that display the historical landscape of 20th Century architecture. 
The Famous Gastown Steam Clock
On a street corner of this Victorian-era warehouse district stands the world's first steam powered clock. The timepiece plays the Westminster Chimes every hour and whistles every 15 minutes with a gush of steam. This melody is the first song I learned to play piano when I was 7 :)
There are many unique shops in this little street. We stopped by a few souvenir stores and were attracted by the Vancouver Winter Olympic 2010 mascots.
All the mascots of Vancouver 2010 are based on legends from Canadian aboriginal culture. Let me introduced you Miga, Quatchi, Sumi and Mukmuk.
Say hi, guys!
Miga was based on the legends of the Pacific Northwest First Nations of orca whales that transform into bears when they arrive on land, but is also a snowboarder.
Quatchi is a sasquatch, but a shy and gentle giant, that loves all winter sports, and is especially fond of hockey and dreams of becoming a world-famous goalie.
The third mascot, Sumi, is an animal-guardian spirit who wears the hat of the orca whale, flies with the wings of the mighty Thunderbird and runs on the furry legs of the black bear.
The three creatures' sidekick is Mukmuk, a rare Vancouver Island marmot. While not officially a mascot, Mukmuk enjoys surprising his friends by popping up on occasion.
There are some cute videos stared by the mascots here:
http://www.vancouver2010.com/mascot/en/meet.php
The logo of 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics is based on the Canadian Inuit Inukshuk.
Inuit : The native tribes who inhabit portions of Alaska, Arctic Canada, and Greenland.
Inukshuk: a stone marker that has been used by the Inuit to help guide through the northern Arctic terrain for centuries. In order to pass on information that is critical to survival, the Inuit developed a unique form of communication based on rock formations. The longer arm of an inukshuk points in the direction that one should travel to.
It is amazing how much Canada history and culture I can learn from the Olympic logo and mascots, by making a trip to Gastown.
Vancouver is a beautiful city. We can see snow on mountain while walking in the city.
The Famous Gastown Steam Clock
On a street corner of this Victorian-era warehouse district stands the world's first steam powered clock. The timepiece plays the Westminster Chimes every hour and whistles every 15 minutes with a gush of steam. This melody is the first song I learned to play piano when I was 7 :)
There are many unique shops in this little street. We stopped by a few souvenir stores and were attracted by the Vancouver Winter Olympic 2010 mascots.
All the mascots of Vancouver 2010 are based on legends from Canadian aboriginal culture. Let me introduced you Miga, Quatchi, Sumi and Mukmuk.
Say hi, guys!
Miga was based on the legends of the Pacific Northwest First Nations of orca whales that transform into bears when they arrive on land, but is also a snowboarder.
Quatchi is a sasquatch, but a shy and gentle giant, that loves all winter sports, and is especially fond of hockey and dreams of becoming a world-famous goalie.
The third mascot, Sumi, is an animal-guardian spirit who wears the hat of the orca whale, flies with the wings of the mighty Thunderbird and runs on the furry legs of the black bear.
The three creatures' sidekick is Mukmuk, a rare Vancouver Island marmot. While not officially a mascot, Mukmuk enjoys surprising his friends by popping up on occasion.
There are some cute videos stared by the mascots here:
http://www.vancouver2010.com/mascot/en/meet.php
The logo of 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics is based on the Canadian Inuit Inukshuk.
Inuit : The native tribes who inhabit portions of Alaska, Arctic Canada, and Greenland.
Inukshuk: a stone marker that has been used by the Inuit to help guide through the northern Arctic terrain for centuries. In order to pass on information that is critical to survival, the Inuit developed a unique form of communication based on rock formations. The longer arm of an inukshuk points in the direction that one should travel to.
It is amazing how much Canada history and culture I can learn from the Olympic logo and mascots, by making a trip to Gastown.
Vancouver is a beautiful city. We can see snow on mountain while walking in the city.
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