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6 Shops to Get Your Halloween on
October 2, 2013
Tis the season to get spooky! Halloween is coming around the corner, which means
Sean Heather Inducted Into the 2013 B.C. Restaurant Hall of Fame!
October 1, 2013
Last night, Sean Heather was honoured at the B.C. Restaurant Hall of Fame (BCRHOF) gala held
Save the Date: Shop Hop is Back!
September 28, 2013
Save the date… in two weeks more than 40 premier boutiques will open their doors for
Gastown listed in Best of Vancouver: Readers' Choice Awards
September 19, 2013
The readers have spoken! The Georgia Straight has recently published their 2013 Best of Vancouver: Readers’
Part 2: Gastown's Top 14 Places for Local Craft Beer
August 16, 2013
Make no mistake, when it comes to beer Gastown means business. The blog team has scoped
Part 1: Gastown's Top 14 Places for Local Craft Beer
August 10, 2013
Make no mistake, when it comes to beer Gastown means business. It seems that Vancouver is
BRINGING FIDO TO WORK: SMAK
August 7, 2013
It’s a known fact that dogs at the office are nothing but a good thing. They
L'Abattoir Awarded Prestigious Four Diamond Rating by AAA
July 31, 2013
Congratulations L’Abattoir for being awarded a prestigious Four Diamond Rating by the AAA. L’Abattoir is
Gastown Throwback: The Canadian Fairbanks Building
July 18, 2013
This week’s dose of Gastown history is the Canadian Fairbanks Building, also known as the Mclennan
Gastown Throwback: The Malkin Building
July 4, 2013
This week’s dose of Gastown’s past.
What: The Malkin Building, now home to Old Spaghetti Factory.
Gastown Throwback: The Kelly Douglas Building
June 27, 2013
WHAT: Kelly Douglas Building – now known as The Landing
Gastown Throwback: The Great Fire
June 13, 2013
Your weekly dose of Gastowns passed. It was 127 years ago today – June 13th 1886
Gastown Throwback: The Europe on Powell
April 25, 2013
Located on Powell Street in Gastown, the Europe was built as the third and final
TONIGHT: Bingo For Water with Aveda at The Lamplighter in Gastown
April 17, 2013
Wondering what to do on the eve of the Spring Shop Hop? Here’s your answer: the
Weekly Finds: Ora Bags Spring 2013 Look Book
March 20, 2013
Today is the first day of Spring — happy Spring Equinox to our readers and Gastown-ers.
New: Sugar Skull Studios
December 6, 2012
Owners Samantha and Gracie want you to leave feeling recharged. That’s why their new concept salon
Getting to Gastown
March 29, 2011
HOW TO GET TO GASTOWN Close to everything, Gastown is surrounded by popular hotels, Canada Place,
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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