Mexican Barrio
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I am Gastown: Drinking Dog & Co
November 16, 2021
From Soy to Studio to Store! Yvonne started her candle company out of her Gastown home
The GBIS
November 6, 2021
Learn how the Gastown Business Improvement Society is doing its job to enhance and promote the
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
I AM GASTOWN: EC RARE BOOKS
June 8, 2021
When Stefanie and Richard moved EC Rare Books into their new space on Cambie Street, they
I AM GASTOWN: JULIA CHURCH, NETTLES TALE
April 22, 2021
A couple of doors down from its old hunting grounds in the new and improved Nettles
I AM GASTOWN: WILL WOODS, FORBIDDEN VANCOUVER WALKING TOURS
April 7, 2021
With a passion for history and theatre, Will Woods shares his deep knowledge with every curious
I AM GASTOWN: ALLISON SMITH, ALLISON WONDERLAND
March 3, 2021
With a passion for local, sustainable fashion for the way women really live, Allison Smith shares
I AM GASTOWN: TAMMY MORRIS, TANTRA FITNESS
February 1, 2021
We sat down (over Zoom) with founder of Tantra Fitness, Tammy Morris to learn more about
I AM GASTOWN: GABY BAYONA
December 2, 2020
Gaby Bayona started her bridal brand Truvelle in 2013 out of her Gastown apartment, that she
I AM GASTOWN: ALYSHA OSBORNE
December 2, 2020
Frustrated by how poorly many treat residents of the Downtown Eastside, Founder of 2 Paycheques Away
I AM GASTOWN: LUVIA PETERSEN
October 29, 2020
Liquid Amber Tattoo & Art Collective is the brainchild of actor/director Luvia Petersen and veteran artist
I AM GASTOWN: SARA MOSHURCHAK
October 29, 2020
Sara Moshurchak of Mosh Framemakers is an artisan in the truest sense of the word.
I AM GASTOWN: WALLEY WARGOLET
October 2, 2020
Dutil Denim has been a Gastown staple for over 14 years, boasting the ability to find
I AM GASTOWN: KA-ON-LI
September 12, 2020
Head of the Gastown Clean Team, Ka-On-Li has been keeping the community looking good for over
Gastowner: Peter Buckley from Old Spaghetti Factory
February 20, 2020
Name: Peter Buckley Title: CEO and casual antique collector Business: Old Spaghetti Factory Social: @oldspaghettifactory_canada What
Let’s talk about Gastown with John Fluevog
February 5, 2020
Why Gastown? I come home to Gastown because I live here. This is my home.
Gastowner: Jaroslav Mestka from The Praguery
October 15, 2019
Name: Jaroslav Mestka Title: Owner and lover of sweet things Business: The Praguery Social: @thepraguery
Gastowner: Colin Ross from Tuc Craft Kitchen
September 26, 2019
Name: Colin Ross Title: Owner and vintage re-purposer Business: Tuc Craft Kitchen Social: @tuccraftkitchen What
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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