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The Irish Heather’s Long Table Series Returns!
April 15, 2014
Back by popular demand, the Long Table Series at the Irish Heather will continue to dish
Gastown's Best Stores for Spring Dress Shopping
April 8, 2014
Spring has arrived, which means it’s time to start dressing for the new season!
Gastown Boutiques Gear Up for Spring 2014 Shop Hop
April 3, 2014
Fashion. Design. Dine. The Gastown Shop Hop will return on Thursday, April 10, between 5-9 p.m.
Big Hearts in Gastown: Aveda Hosting Annual Celebration for Clean Water
April 2, 2014
Clean water is something we take for granted. Aveda Institute is on a quest to help
Gastown's Global Relay Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
April 1, 2014
Gastown’s Cloud Technology Company Wins Best Managed Award.
Float House Reaches Out to the Artistic Community
March 27, 2014
Float House in Gastown is inviting visual artists to float and display artwork at their newly
Gastown Shop Hop is Coming Back for 2014!
March 26, 2014
Mark your calendars! The Gastown Shop Hop is coming back on Thursday, April 10 from 5-9
The Portside Pub Now Serving East Coast Comfort Food
March 25, 2014
The Portside Pub has expanded their love for Maritime hospitality and is
Gastown Style Scene: Custom Made Fashion
March 20, 2014
Original and one of a kind fashion can be discovered at almost every corner of Gastown’s
Lucasfilm's Industrial Light & Magic Opens New Studio in Gastown
March 19, 2014
Lucasfilm’s legendary visual effects firm, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) has officially opened a permanent studio
Luciterra Brings Fusion Style Belly Dance to Gastown
March 18, 2014
The electrifying dance troupe, Luciterra, is bringing a unique style of fusion belly dance to Gastown’s
THIS WEEKEND: 7 DJs & Live Music Acts to Keep on Your Radar
March 14, 2014
Let there be live music! Lookout for these seven DJs and music artists who will be
10 Places to Help You Redecorate
March 13, 2014
With the Spring season quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to
Golden Plates 2014: Gastown Voted the Best Neighbourhood for Restaurants
March 12, 2014
Vancouver’s best restaurants have been revealed! Georgia Straight readers have shared their
How to Spend a Ladies Day and Night Out in Gastown
March 7, 2014
Every lady knows that having a “ladies night out” is an obligatory occasion. Gastown is the
Best Pastries and Baked Treats to Enjoy With Your Coffee
March 6, 2014
There is quite a bit of buzz on the growing coffee culture in Gastown. Some of
Celebrating 95 Years of Business in Gastown: A Look Back at The Army & Navy Department Store
March 4, 2014
Just five years shy of turning one century, Army and Navy is going strong after 95
Gastown Businesses Listed in the 2014 Best of Vancouver Readers' Choice Awards
February 28, 2014
The readers of WE Vancouver have spoken! Gastown businesses were chosen as the ‘Best of the
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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