Mexican Barrio
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Mexican Barrio
September 16, 2025
Welcome to Canada’s first Mexican Barrio. Two neighbourhoods, one community.
NYE Guide
December 17, 2024
Here’s where you should be ringing in the new year. Hint: it’s with us.
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
New Arrivals: 2024 Edition
January 24, 2024
Discover these new business openings around the neighbourhood.
Latin Dining in Gastown
June 22, 2023
For those looking to celebrate Latin American culture in one of the best ways possible: this
Takeout Guide
May 29, 2023
Summer is coming. Here’s your list of takeout spots for your next plaza, park, or beach
A Mother’s Day in Gastown: Your Ultimate Start-to-Finish Guide
May 10, 2023
From brunch to garden parties, we’ve planned out your entire Mother’s Day so that you can
Cinco de Mayo in Gastown
May 4, 2023
How (and where) you should be celebrating Cinco de Mayo this year.
How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
March 14, 2023
Come celebrate 50 years of Paddy’s Day partying at these seven Gastown pubs (plus one dessert
New Kids on the Block: 2 Must-Savour Spots
January 25, 2023
A note for the foodie: this is your spot.
Fall Menu
October 6, 2022
Fall menus have been released. Here is what we’re eating this month in Gastown (including Thanksgiving
Negroni Week 2022
September 14, 2022
Join these four Gastown locations from Sept. 12 -18 as they mix classic and negroni variations
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
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
Oh, Happy Day!
July 6, 2020
Gastown Thursdays are back and we’re celebrating it the best way we know how – with
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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