Gastown Steam Clock, Vancouver, Canada

The world's only steam clock, powered by steam from underground pipes that supply steam to heat many downtown buildings. The clock sounds its whistles every quarter-hour. It was built by horologist Raymond Saunders in 1977 based on an 1875 design.

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• steam
• clock
• Gastown
• Vancouver

[pejb83]

this neighbourhood in the late 1800's was a very seedy area it was littered with whorehouses(brothels) , saloons and gambling lol sounds like fun

[JH152]

You can see this clock in The NeverEnding Story during the scenes in the city.

[freeBOOTshine]

Cool vid! This is only a few blocks from my home and I don't remember hearing those sounds! :-)

[okonomiyaki51]

Yup!!! I can't believe I was able to see both! It was awesome seeing the one in Otaru!

[J800613]

those whistles sound like crap. they need tuned up and another 50 psi behind them.

[nobuyuki]

Of this particuluar steam clock design, there are two: One in Vancouver (BC, Canada) and the other in Otaru (Hokkaido, Japan). They are identical.

[pacyaman]

i was there last summer amazing loved this place the good and the bad

[MarshallRyneAreSweet]

dont you that thing would kindof get annoying??!!?

[78vivek]

I was there last summer. Thankyou for sharing this video.

[Wossner89]

I was there! Vancouver, I miss you