Mexican Barrio
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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.
New Arrivals: June 2023
June 7, 2023
Introducing a growing list of new (or newly revamped) biz. Available Only in Gastown.
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
Only In Gastown Guide
December 9, 2021
Here is a compiled guide featuring a few unique brands, items, and experiences, that you can
Oh, Happy Day!
July 6, 2020
Gastown Thursdays are back and we’re celebrating it the best way we know how – with
Stil Classics: Opening This Weekend Gastown
February 28, 2020
Once hidden away in a tidy office on Homer St, Stil Classics is opening their first
Valentine’s Day In Gastown: Flower Shops & Pop-Ups
February 14, 2020
A rose by any other name…how about…Gastown? Here you’ll find roses, bouquets, and other
Now Open In Gastown: KI Atelier (+ Pictures)
January 28, 2020
We recently met up with Anthony Cheng; co-partner at recently opened kitchen design firm,
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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