Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: Statue of Gassy Jack (Gone)
John "Gassy Jack" Deighton opened Vancouver's first saloon in 1867. He had a big mouth and a 12-year-old Squamish wife. His bronze statue stood at his saloon spot, atop a beer barrel, as if making a speech. Protestors chanting "No more pedophiles!" toppled the statue on Feb. 14, 2022.
- Directions:
- In the Gastown district, just south of the train tracks, at the intersection of Canal, Water, Powell, Carrall, and Alexander Sts.
- Hours:
- Statue toppled Feb. 2022.
- Status:
- Gone
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Gassy Jack stands atop his whiskey barrel.
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