Mexican Barrio
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Cinco de Mayo in Gastown
May 4, 2023
How (and where) you should be celebrating Cinco de Mayo this year.
How To Support Our Planet This Earth Day
April 17, 2023
From organic, fair trade food and beverages, to consigned, vintage, small batch, and slow fashion, plant
Sidewalk Repair Information
April 10, 2023
Updated April 14, 2023 RE: Gastown Sidewalk Repair (February 15 – May 5)* NEW DATES The
SPEAKEASIES IN GASTOWN
March 24, 2023
There are certain topics that even some of the smartest people I talk with who aren’t
Muses & Mavens: Women’s Edition (March)
March 15, 2023
Discover these women-focussed art exhibits, plus two new neighbouring galleries.
How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
March 14, 2023
Come celebrate 50 years of Paddy’s Day partying at these seven Gastown pubs (plus one dessert
Women’s History Month
March 7, 2023
Here’s just a few of the bad ass women who continue to inspire us day in
Where is the Love? It’s HERE.
February 6, 2023
From take out to fine dining and everything in between, Gastown welcomes the hopeless romantics, broken-hearted,
Put it on a Pizza.
February 4, 2023
A note for the pizza lover: this is your spot.
Celebrating ‘National Pizza Day’ every day
Gastown’s Newest Jazz Night: Is That French
February 1, 2023
There’s a new jazz night in Gastown. Jazz music and alley’s go hand in hand. Which
New Kids on the Block: 2 Must-Savour Spots
January 25, 2023
A note for the foodie: this is your spot.
Sip+Savour Guide (early 2023)
January 25, 2023
Buckle up and enjoy the culinary ride through Gastown because this is what we’re eating and
Dine Out Festival in Gastown
January 24, 2023
Vancouver’s Fav Foodie Festival is back. Here is what Gastown restuarants are cooking up from Jan.
Giving January
January 23, 2023
We’re starting the new year off right. Here’s how we’re giving back this January – and
Holiday Opening Hours
December 23, 2022
Find what shops and restaurants are open during the holidays.
2022: Year In Review
December 20, 2022
As we put this chapter to a close, it’s time to look back on the truly
Giving Tuesday
November 29, 2022
Here’s how Gastown businesses are doing their part to help others this #GivingTuesday.
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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