Gastown is an internationally renowned heritage zone and is both a bustling tourist destination and a trendy gathering place for locals. Characterized by cobblestone streets, brick and timber heritage buildings and abundant historical charm, the high-traffic neighbourhood houses many of the city’s hottest restaurants, retail stores, and is home to numerous design studios, technology and software companies, and leading architectural firms. The Hudson House located at 321 Water Street is steps from Maison Kitsuné, Pourhouse Restaurant, Water Street Café, among many other boutiques and notable eateries. The area is served by several transit routes such as the SeaBus terminal, Waterfront SkyTrain Station, and the West Coast Express, all just a block west, with several public parkades within a minute’s walk.