Smithers British Columbia 1918 Railway Station And Clock. (3 Photos)

Above Photo: The 1918 Smithers British Columbia Railway Station.

There is a really cool clock at the corner of Main Street and Second Avenue in Smithers British Columbia. When your in Smithers, make sure you check it out.

Above Photo: Clock can be found at Main Street and Second Avenue in 

Smithers British Columbia.

Smithers British Columbia Railway Station.

Smithers railway station is on the Canadian National Railway mainline in Smithers, British Columbia. The station is served by Via Rail's Jasper – Prince Rupert train. It was built in 1918. The station was designated a National Heritage Landmark in 1990.

Above Photo: The 1918 Smithers, British Columbia railway station. This is another look at the railway station from the other end of the building.

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Gastown Steam Clock Vancouver British Columbia (Photo/Video)

When I was in Vancouver, a friend and I looked around taking in the sights of the city. We stopped by the Gastown Steam Clock and I took some pictures and a video clip. Below are the picture and clip.

Information Source Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Raymond Saunders' first steam clock was built in 1977 to solve the issue of a steam vent in a popular sidewalk for the renovated Gastown district of Vancouver, 49°17′04″N 123°06′32″W. 

Although the clock is now owned by the City of Vancouver, funding for the project, over $C58,000, was provided by contributions from local merchants, property owners, and private donors. 

Incorporating a steam engine and electric motors, the clock displays the time on four faces and announces the quarter hours with a whistle chime that plays the Westminster Quarters. 

The clock is featured on the cover for the 2011 Nickelback album Here and Now.

Click on this link for the Video Clip of the Gastown Steam Clock on YouTube.

Below Photo: Also on our tours around the city, we came across a street performer who was awesome. For some reason, I named him the Goat Dude, but the fellow did put on a great show for all.

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