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Mexican Barrio
September 16, 2025
Welcome to Canada’s first Mexican Barrio. Two neighbourhoods, one community.
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.
Vancouver Cocktail Week In Gastown
February 26, 2025
From March 2-9. A note for the cocktail drinker: this is your spot.
Love Your City Contest
February 3, 2025
Find love in Gastown for a chance to win daily prizes PLUS a grand prize valued
NYE Guide
December 17, 2024
Here’s where you should be ringing in the new year. Hint: it’s with us.
Elf-Town
December 16, 2024
Find the elves, and enter to win $500 to a Gastown shop of your choice.
District Report, 2024
November 28, 2024
A look back at all that we’ve accomplished together this past year.
Ghostown Happenings
October 18, 2024
Get in the Halloween spirit with these tours, events, and other happenings going down on the
Where to Happy Hour in Gastown
July 27, 2024
Gastown is a happy hour hub. Here is your full list of daily specials (post work
Sustainable Business
April 22, 2024
Check out these B-Corp certified businesses in Gastown.
Where To Shop Vintage
April 22, 2024
Gastown is bursting with second-hand shops carefully curated to suit any style.
Plant-Based Design
April 21, 2024
Here’s where you can buy plants/flowers in Gastown. Freshen up your space with some fresh plant
New Arrivals: 2024 Edition
January 24, 2024
Discover these new business openings around the neighbourhood.
2023: Year In Review
December 22, 2023
As we put this chapter to a close, it’s time to look back on the truly
Pop-Up State of Mind
November 28, 2023
A note for the trendsetters: Find these holiday pop-up markets around town.
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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