It might seem unlikely that a character by the name of "Gassy Jack" Deighton was responsible for one of the most beautiful cities on the continent.  But that's history.  Many years ago, Gassy Jack saw a chance to make money from the hordes of miners on their way to the Yukon and the saloon he built became the focus of the shanty town that came to be known as Gastown.  From that rag-tag group of shacks, modern Vancouver was born – Canada's third-largest city, behind Toronto and Montreal.  The provincial government persuaded the settlers to change the name of the town to Vancouver, after Captain George Vancouver, who sailed the area's waters in 1792.  Today, Vancouver is a cosmopolitan city with a European feeling and a personality all its own.  It features a rich ethnic mix – including the second-largest Chinatown in North America – and many beautiful parks.  What became of Gastown?  It's still there, and still popular with locals and visitors alike.