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Retail + Restaurant Maps
June 28, 2022
Maps aren’t just for tourists. With over 55+ new businesses on the directory the Gastown restaurant
Jazz Fest Takeover
June 1, 2022
On Thursday, June 16th Gastown is going back to its deep jazz roots with a @CoastalJazzFest takeover.
New 2 Gastown
April 28, 2022
A note for the innovative, lively, creative trendsetter: this is your spot. Introducing a growing list
Abbott Street Fire
April 13, 2022
Please note the following business closures and other updates from the Winters Hotel fire at 203
Gastown Tourism Challenge 2022
April 7, 2022
From April 23 – May 31 , Gastown welcomes back local tourism and hospitality professionals to
Be Our Valentine?
February 10, 2022
Gastown is the most romantic neighbourhood in the city. Call us biased, or just allow us
Only In Gastown Guide
December 9, 2021
Here is a compiled guide featuring a few unique brands, items, and experiences, that you can
Discover Carrall
November 15, 2021
Meet Me on Carrall Like eagles to a certain towering redwood tree, many of Gastown’s finest
Discover East Cordova
November 15, 2021
Meet Me on East Cordova In the east you’ll discover Italian and Mexican food, a 1920’s
Discover Alexander and Powell
November 15, 2021
Meet Me at Alexander and Powell With the photogenic Hotel Europe in between them, Alexander and
Discover Water Street
November 15, 2021
Meet Me on Water Street Named after its location on the waterfront. At high tide the
Discover Cambie
November 9, 2021
Meet Me on Cambie Cambie is a lengthy path, running from Water Street to Marine Drive.
Discover Abbott
November 9, 2021
Meet Me on Abbott Don’t sleep on the hidden gems that make up Abbott Street. The
Discover Le Magasin
November 8, 2021
Meet Me at Le Magasin Le Magasin has recently undergone an enormous internal facelift. Whether entering from
Discover West Cordova
November 8, 2021
Meet Me on West Cordova From daring designers, to top tier tailors, to bustling boutiques, West
(re) Opened in Gastown
September 22, 2021
With autumn taking over, we are seeing a great deal of change in our neighbourhood. We
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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