"The Gastown clock was a real struggle," he told CBC News in 2017. ... He said it did once use a steam-powered motor, but it only lasted 10 years before breaking down.

In the 46+ years since its installation on Water Street, the iconic Gastown steam clock has only whistled the Westminster Chimes. But from December 5 to December 13, the steam clock will welcome ...

To some, the Gastown steam clock is a charming symbol of Vancouver. To others, it’s a reminder that much of Gastown looks old, but isn’t — the red brick streets, black iron bollards and ...

Vancouver's iconic Gastown steam clock turns 35 years old today, and if that's much younger than you expected, clockmaker Ray Saunders says that was his intention. Vancouver icon powered was the ...

Raymond Saunders, the creator of the steam clock in Vancouver's Gastown neighbourhood, died Saturday at the age of 83, according to a family member.Saunders built and serviced outdoor clocks in B.C.

Enjoy a night out in Gastown is ranked #7 out of 20 things to do in Vancouver, ... Stroll along Water Street to the part steam-powered and part electric motor-powered steam clock, ...

The Gastown steam clock is in Vancouver in Canada This is the first time since the Gastown clock was made in 1977 that it has been retuned to play a different song. It plays Shake it Off every 15 ...

While there are several public clocks in the city, there are only three run by the City of Vancouver. They are the Gastown Steam Clock, the Mt Pleasant Clock (at Main and Kingsway), and the ...

While the hooting whistle of Gastown’s steam clock doesn’t exactly lend itself to the beat of Swift’s “Shake It Off,” the toon that started at noon on Thursday was recognizable enough to ...

Goes live at noon on Thursday, December 5. VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 5, 2024 /CNW/ - In the 46+ years since its installation on Water Street, the iconic Gastown steam clock has only whistled the Westminster ...

From the Gastown Steam Clock to the new FIFA World Cup countdown clock, Vancouver has a lot of clocks. Here are some facts about some of them. Skip to content.