Culture
July 31 2019
New In The Neighbourhood – August 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. Thursday is the new Saturday with Gastown Thursday Nights Next event is August 29, 5.30pm-9pm This month brings the third and final night in our new summer event series: …
Read MoreJuly 10 2019
The Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix 2019 and 7 Reasons To Get To Gastown Early On Race Day!
As Canada’s oldest, still running cycling classic (and one of North America’s most historic and prestigious road cycling events, today Gastown welcomes thousands of energetic fans and cyclists to the neighbourhood for an exciting day filled with food, drink, celebration and racing. The Grand Prix is a super fast paced race called a “Criterium”. …
Read MoreJuly 2 2019
New In The Neighbourhood – July 2019
Gastown is forever changing; such is the nature of consistency. Reliable? Of course. A discovery? Always. Here’s a rundown of the the current happenings within Gastown and the latest newcomers to call the neighbourhood home. Thursday is the new Saturday with Gastown Thursday Nights Next event is July 25 5pm-9pm This month brings our …
Read MoreJune 26 2019
Everything happening on June 27 for Gastown Thursday Nights
Everything happening on June 27 for Gastown Thursday Nights kicking off at 5pm *Pop-up tattoo artist at Filson **Thai Dance class at Lemongrass House (free drop in from 5 to 8 pm) *Fascinator making workshop at Cappelleria Bertacchi Italian Hatcrafter (this workshop has a fee and is a three-hour commitment). *Protecting and caring for your …
Read MoreMay 31 2019
New In The Neighbourhood – June 2019
Gastown is forever changing; such is the nature of consistency. Reliable? Of course. A discovery? Always. Here’s the latest to call the neighbourhood home and the current happenings within Gastown. Flower baskets are here! Tis’ the season to be floral. We love flowers and as per tradition, we’ve adorned the neighbourhood in over 200 …
Read MoreMarch 30 2019
Spring has Sprung: Gastown in the Sun
Gastown is particularly beautiful in the sun. Who ever thought there could be so much colour? Soft and warm, the afternoon light bathes the little neighbourhood in gentle strokes of marshmallow pink, egg yellow, grass green, terracotta, baby blue, and gold. Enjoy the moment, for now and forever.
Read MoreFebruary 18 2019
Photo Journal: Snow on lamp stands and other things
Gastown is arguably the most picturesque part of the city. As our history seems to vanish almost daily, it’s refreshing to know that the origins of Vancouver are only a short walk or trainride away from the ever reaching banality of modern progress. When it snows, the picture becomes clearer, the story, more captivating. …
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