“Sustainability is treating ourselves and our environment as if we are to live on this earth forever.” – Aaron Wood.
Learn about what some of our businesses are doing to look out for future Gastown.
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With autumn taking over, we are seeing a great deal of change in our neighbourhood. We recommend taking a jaunt around to see all the hustle and bustle that is happening. We are happy to be welcoming many new businesses to Gastown as well as reconnecting with the ones who have reopened over the last couple of weeks.
Read MoreWith fall just around the corner, it’s time to switch things up! Maybe you’re heading back into the office or sending the kids off to school, no matter what, your friendly neighborhood Gastown is here to guide you through the seasons change.
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From basement vintage shops, to hole-in-the-wall late night eats, Gastown has always been the go-to place for hidden gems. Stray away from the beaten path and it’s amazing what you can find. Discover or rediscover, you decide.
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When designing Smiths Bar and Restuarant, Laura Donnellan envisioned a space that represented home, family, and community. Creating the space was no small feat as every nook and cranny has a unique element true to Ireland and the Donnellan family.
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From live music at every street corner, to All Day Happy Hour at your favourite shops and restaurants to the most kick-ass urban views out there, step outta your home and into the neighbourhood!
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Change is in the air. We are making room for a more people-centric Gastown – full of outdoor activities, pop-up art and shops, and some added surprises (in true Gastown style).
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Now that Patiotown is in full swing, we’re kicking it up a notch. The free pop-up music series set in multiple locations throughout Gastown has made a comeback. Gastown Unplugged is an initiative put on by our businesses to help support local artists. From jazz to slow jams and everything in between, you can …
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When Stefanie and Richard moved EC Rare Books into their new space on Cambie Street, they made a captivating discovery. The very space they now occupied was originally owned by a family of bookbinders. This little bit of fate was an inspiring welcome to Richard, a third-generation bookbinder himself. Two framed photos of the original family and business now hang in the shop as a relic of Gastown’s History.
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A couple of doors down from its old hunting grounds in the new and improved Nettles Tale. From inclusive swimwear to locally acquired home decor Nettles Tale has settled in beautifully. We reach out to owner Julia, who gave us her perspective of being a store owner in Gastown.
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