Mexican Barrio
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I AM GASTOWN: Laura Donnellan, Smith’s Bar & Restaurant
July 29, 2021
When designing Smiths Bar and Restuarant, Laura Donnellan envisioned a space that represented home, family, and
Summer in Gastown
July 13, 2021
From live music at every street corner, to All Day Happy Hour at your favourite shops
I AM GASTOWN: EC RARE BOOKS
June 8, 2021
When Stefanie and Richard moved EC Rare Books into their new space on Cambie Street, they
I AM GASTOWN: JULIA CHURCH, NETTLES TALE
April 22, 2021
A couple of doors down from its old hunting grounds in the new and improved Nettles
Gastown in April
April 7, 2021
Ready for a trip down memory lane? With everything changing on the daily we wanted to
I AM GASTOWN: WILL WOODS, FORBIDDEN VANCOUVER WALKING TOURS
April 7, 2021
With a passion for history and theatre, Will Woods shares his deep knowledge with every curious
I AM GASTOWN: ALLISON SMITH, ALLISON WONDERLAND
March 3, 2021
With a passion for local, sustainable fashion for the way women really live, Allison Smith shares
Gastown in March
March 3, 2021
Gastown has the sauce; let us teach you the recipe this month.
Discover West Cordova – Part One
March 3, 2021
From daring designers, to top tier tailors, to bustling boutiques, West Cordova is the epitome of
I AM GASTOWN: TAMMY MORRIS, TANTRA FITNESS
February 1, 2021
We sat down (over Zoom) with founder of Tantra Fitness, Tammy Morris to learn more about
Gastown in January
January 7, 2021
A look at how our neighbourhood came together during one of the most memorable years in
Glow Up! Gastown
December 8, 2020
Come step inside the virtual world of augmented reality with us this holiday season.
The Nooks Holiday Pop-Up
December 2, 2020
Founder Colleen Imrie started The Nooks in Ontario as a consignment shop selling furniture and art.
I AM GASTOWN: GABY BAYONA
December 2, 2020
Gaby Bayona started her bridal brand Truvelle in 2013 out of her Gastown apartment, that she
I AM GASTOWN: ALYSHA OSBORNE
December 2, 2020
Frustrated by how poorly many treat residents of the Downtown Eastside, Founder of 2 Paycheques Away
Coffee Mania: Get Your Fix in Gastown
November 20, 2020
Gastowners drink coffee like it’s going out of style, but it’s as chic as ever. The
I AM GASTOWN: LUVIA PETERSEN
October 29, 2020
Liquid Amber Tattoo & Art Collective is the brainchild of actor/director Luvia Petersen and veteran artist
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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