Maple Tree Squares — Attraction in Vancouver

If you go through gas town the place to be is Maple leaf square with Constant live entertainment when the weather permitted and many places to Grab a bite to eat and a drink whether the alcoholic or non-alcoholic. I wonderful place to bring your friends. Loved one's family. There is the local bar there is the architectural icon the former Hotel Europe. There is Skewer's an amazing restaurant Local an outdoor patio as well as many other restaurants and eateries as well as the famous statue at the Cowboy and Western store Lots going on at all times especially the weekend. We like to visit because it's a Scenic walk from the sky train station...

The Gassy jack statue stands at east end of Gastown right were water st and Carrall st meet the history of the statue is on a plack directly in front of the statue I'm not going to tell you you have to visit Jack and find out for yourself believe me its worth checking out on your visit to historic Gastown and if you feel like grabbing a bite two doors down is Vera's burger shack and across the street is The Blarney stone tavern so drop down to Jack's and...

Undoubtedly a large figure in the history of Vancouver, this statue of John "Gassy Jack" Deighton can be found in the Maple Tree Square in Gastown, site of his Deighton House saloon (unfortunately long since lost, from the Great Vancouver Fire of 1886). I wouldn't suggest that the statue alone is reason to visit the area; but if you're interested in Vancouver history, then the statue and the immediate surroundings are...