Sat, Oct 31, 2026 16:00 PM - 17:30 PM
Water Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6B 1B6
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 16:00 PM - 17:30 PM
Experience Highlights
Uncover the Canadian city’s shadiest past on this approximately 90-minute walking tour with Forbidden Vancouver. Join a small group of around 20 guests and follow a local guide through the narrow streets and hidden alleyways of Gastown. Along the way, you’ll pass century-old landmarks, uncover historic taverns, and hear scandal-filled tales from the Prohibition era.
From mobsters and bootleggers to crooked politicians, this tour dives into the characters and crimes that shaped the city—including stories of notorious mob boss Joe Celona—and how Vancouver grew from a rough outpost into the vibrant city it is today.
Explore Gastown’s darker side on an approximately 90-minute guided walking tour
Wander hidden alleys and iconic streets with a professional local guide
Visit historic landmarks, including Prohibition-era saloons and secret speakeasies
Hear gripping stories of bootleggers, corruption, and infamous figures like Joe Celona
What’s Included
Approximately 90-minute Forbidden Vancouver walking tour
Small-group guided experience
Professional local guide
User Photo Gallery
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