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Patio Updates 2026
December 18, 2023
New updates to simplify and improve the Patio Program for businesses.
Pop-Up State of Mind
November 28, 2023
A note for the trendsetters: Find these holiday pop-up markets around town.
Carnaval del Sol Takes Over Gastown Thursday Nights
June 22, 2023
LATINCOUVER WELCOMES THE BIGGEST LATIN AMERICAN FESTIVAL TO GASTOWN Location: Abbott Street & Maple Tree SquareDate: Thursday,
Latin Dining in Gastown
June 22, 2023
For those looking to celebrate Latin American culture in one of the best ways possible: this
New Arrivals: June 2023
June 7, 2023
Introducing a growing list of new (or newly revamped) biz. Available Only in Gastown.
Jazz Fest Returns Home
June 6, 2023
On Thursday, June 15th Gastown is going back to its deep jazz roots with a @CoastalJazzFest
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 Support Our Planet This Earth Day
April 17, 2023
From organic, fair trade food and beverages, to consigned, vintage, small batch, and slow fashion, plant
Muses & Mavens: Women’s Edition (March)
March 15, 2023
Discover these women-focussed art exhibits, plus two new neighbouring galleries.
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
Women’s History Month
March 7, 2023
Here’s just a few of the bad ass women who continue to inspire us day in
New Kids on the Block: 2 Must-Savour Spots
January 25, 2023
A note for the foodie: this is your spot.
2022: Year In Review
December 20, 2022
As we put this chapter to a close, it’s time to look back on the truly
Giving Tuesday
November 29, 2022
Here’s how Gastown businesses are doing their part to help others this #GivingTuesday.
Gastown Thursday Nights: Late Night Shopping
November 17, 2022
A full list of shops that are opened late every Thursday to cater to your late
Fall Pop-Ups
October 6, 2022
A pop-up state of mind ft: local collaborators and designers.
Don’t miss these fall pop-ups.
Hot Chocolate Fest x Gastown
January 20, 2026
Here’s what Gastown cafes are serving up for the 14th Annual Hot Chocolate Fest (and they
Dine Out Gastown
January 16, 2026
Dine Out Vancouver invites you, food and drink lovers, to savour Gastown’s best.
Magic of Gastown
December 5, 2025
This December, Gastown is transforming into a holiday wonderland.
Free Holiday Parking
December 4, 2025
Your first three hours of parking are free every Sunday for the month of Dec,
Elf off the Shelf
December 3, 2025
’Tis the season — and the elves have returned to Gastown with a little holiday mischief.
Gastown Sunday Set
May 23, 2025
A car-free series featuring a weekly setlist of music, food, art, shopping, and movement happening every
Gastown Thursday Nights
May 20, 2025
The free pop-up music series is back every Thursday from 4-7pm. With live music on every
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