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Oh Canada!
June 30, 2015
It’s the time of year when we layer on a few items of national pride, but
Show Your Love for Independent Gastown Businesses
June 26, 2015
If you find yourself frequenting Gastown’s independent restaurants and boutiques, show your support by voting for
Cycling Elite to Race at Gastown Grand Prix
June 25, 2015
Save the date! Canada’s most exciting bike race returns to our streets on Wednesday,
The 5th Annual Make Music Vancouver Returns Tonight!
June 24, 2015
Tonight, the neighbourhood will be filled with a swirling soundscape of music styles. Make Music Vancouver
The Gastown Guide to Going Western at the Calgary Stampede
June 23, 2015
The 2015 Calgary Stampede gets underway next Friday and for those planning to make the trek across
Meet the Live Acts of Make Music Vancouver
June 19, 2015
Come down to Gastown and check out Vancouver’s undiscovered talent during Make Music Vancouver. On Wednesday
Gastown Throwback: Stark’s Glasglow House
June 18, 2015
Locals and travellers from all around the world congregate to The Cambie Hostel & Pub –<span
Revel Room Taps Into the Owner’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Roots
June 17, 2015
You don’t often find southern charm in this city – but for almost a decade, Revel
Gastown Gifts for the Modern Dad
June 16, 2015
Father’s Day is right around the corner. Forget about the typical run-of-the-mill gift and shake things
Sandal Season Has Arrived in Gastown
June 12, 2015
Flip flops don’t go with everything, so get ready for summer with sandals from Gastown shoe
Make Music Vancouver Returns to Gastown on June 24th
June 9, 2015
Save the date…the 5th annual Make Music Vancouver Festival returns on Wednesday June 24, 5-10pm.
Beat the Heat with Iced Caffeine
June 9, 2015
Forget what the calendar says, summer has arrived and with it, more cold caffeine bevvies than
Where to Find Live Music in Gastown
June 5, 2015
With roots in nightly entertainment, Gastown continues to flourish with live music options on every block,
Nooks & Crannies of Gastown
June 4, 2015
As a neighbourhood characterized by its storied architecture, Gastown is full of intriguing passages and hideaways.
Orling & Wu Hits a Milestone in Gastown
June 3, 2015
Fredrik Orling and Julie Wu followed their hearts when they opened a home décor boutique in
Gastown on Instagram in May
May 29, 2015
May flew by as we honoured mom, gathered in Maple Tree Square for James
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Two Wheel Gear: From the Bike to the Boardroom
May 28, 2015
With Vancouver’s influx of corporate bike commuters, Two Wheel Gear has come up with
Dogs of Gastown: Meet Dusty
May 27, 2015
Imagine if Justin Bieber tried to buy you. Well, it happened to our latest addition to
Gastown Thursday Nights
May 20, 2025
The free pop-up music series is back every Thursday from 4-7pm. With live music on every
Gastown Sunday Set: Free Transit
May 11, 2025
Get a free transit pass on Sundays during your next Gastown vist from one of these
Gastown Sunday Set: Free Parking
May 10, 2025
Your first three hours of parking are free every Sunday.
Mother’s Day in Gastown
May 7, 2025
From brunch to bold gifts, we’ve curated the perfect Gastown day for the icon in your
Tourism Challenge 2025
April 14, 2025
The Tourism Challenge returns from April 19 – May 31, 2025.
St. Paddy’s Day Street Party
March 5, 2025
The street festival returns to Carrall St on March 17 from 12 PM – 8 PM.
Vancouver Cocktail Week In Gastown
February 26, 2025
From March 2-9. A note for the cocktail drinker: this is your spot.
Light Lane: Pedal Powered Art
February 24, 2025
A limited-time art installation at 1 Alexander St
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