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December 7 2019

Augmented Reality FAQ

Glow Up! Gastown AR FAQ Q: What is Augmented Reality (AR)?  A: Augmented Reality, commonly shortened to “AR”, is an enhanced version of reality created by the use of technology to overlay digital information on an image of something being viewed through a device (such as a smartphone camera). Q: What’s the difference between Augmented …

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December 3 2019

New In The Neighbourhood: December 2019

  Gastown is forever changing; such is the nature of consistency. Reliable? Of course. A discovery? Always. Here’s a rundown of the current happenings in Gastown and what’s coming to the neighbourhood. Gastown Not-So-Silent Nights: Save The Dates   Thursday December 12 Friday December 13 Thursday December 19 Friday December 20 From 5-8pm each night. …

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November 21 2019

Gastown Not-So-Silent Nights | December 12+13, 19+20

Bringing Festive Spirit into the Community Introducing four nights of family fun. From 5-8pm on December 12+13, 19+20, experience carolling choirs, elves, mistletoe kissing stations, a gigantic holiday outdoor short film, candy canes, late night shopping, and other surprises for everyone and anyone to share. Extended Shopping Hours Retail Stores Throughout Gastown We want to …

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November 5 2019

New In The Neighbourhood: November 2019

  Gastown is forever changing; such is the nature of consistency. Reliable? Of course. A discovery? Always. Here’s a rundown of the current happenings in Gastown and what’s coming to the neighbourhood. The summer was a blast with all the fun and unexpected happenings of our three #GastownThursdayNights. Now the holiday season dances on the …

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October 25 2019

Fact of Fiction: The Haunting of Gastown

Believe what you will, here are six alleged ghost sightings that will make even the harshest skeptic consider the terrifying possibility of ominous forces at play in Gastown. Tales of Terror, Darkness, and Steamclocks.

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October 18 2019

East Cordova: Gastown’s Best Kept Secret

  Photo by Lindsaysdiet.com   “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” -Mark Twain Cordova Street is both wonderful …

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October 4 2019

New In The Neighbourhood: October 2019

  Gastown is forever changing; such is the nature of consistency. Reliable? Of course. A discovery? Always. Here’s a rundown of the current happenings within Gastown. Gastown dominates The Golden Plate Awards and The Best of Vancouver It’s that scrumptious time of the year! Yes, it’s pie season and turkey trots and halloween candy galore …

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September 3 2019

New In The Neighbourhood: September 2019

  Gastown is forever changing; such is the nature of consistency. Reliable? Of course. A discovery? Always. Here’s a rundown of the current happenings within Gastown. The Praguery finds a home in Gastown Now that Labour Day has come and gone, and the magic of summer seems to float away on a gentle puff of …

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