The creator of one of Vancouver’s most popular tourist attractions has died.
Raymond Saunders had a lifelong passion for timepieces but his most famous invention dates back to 1977 — the Gastown Steam Clock.
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It was one of several steam clocks he built over the years.
Saunders serviced outdoor clocks around the province for more than four decades.
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In an interview with Global News in 2013, Saunders said there was nothing better than restoring a family heirloom.
Saunders was 84 years old.
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