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Interview with James Falconer from Gastown’s John Casablancas Institute
July 4, 2018
For Gastown locals, it’s a common sight; for others, it may come as an unexpected
Chef Lee Cooper and Chef Jack Chen from Coquille Fine Seafood and L’abattoir
June 22, 2018
(Pictured above; Chef Jack Chen and Chef Lee Cooper). There are plenty of shells in
Meet Sam Issari from Vancouver School of Healing Arts
June 1, 2018
If Gastown is anything, it’s a true neighbourhood. Pretty much everything is here and if
Neighbourhood Profile: Amanda Vanas from BIA BORO
May 11, 2018
Name: Amanda Vanas Title: Partner + Designer Organization/Business: Bia Boro Social: @biaboro_gastown @biaboro What do you
Donna Denham and Gastown’s Brix Studio
April 27, 2018
Donna Denham, Brix Studio Manager and Owner. Donna Denham, Brix Studio Manager and Owner, is of a
Health & Fitness In Gastown
April 18, 2018
In a neighbourhood known for restaurants, shopping, coffee, and culture, Gastown isn’t always seen as
Steve Rosenberg and InFocus Film School
April 6, 2018
Steve Rosenberg; Executive Director and Founder of InFocus Film School Steve Rosenberg is an award winning
John Baer and Pixomondo Gastown
January 26, 2018
Gastown is often surprizing in the most wonderful ways. Like a magican pulling rabbits from
New Year – New You
January 3, 2018
A New Year brings with it wonderful opportunities for change. To let go of
Uncomplicating the Complicated with A.Y. Technologies
October 31, 2017
There is a saying, which goes: “You never step in the same river twice.” Because
Neighbourhood Profile: Alice Wu and Johan Friedrich from Mosquito
September 20, 2017
Name (s): Alice Wu and Johan Friedrich Title: Owners Organization/Business: Mosquito Dessert Social: @mosquitodessert
Neighbourhood Profile: Ignacio Arrieta from La Mezcaleria
September 8, 2017
Name: Ignacio Arrieta Title: Owner Organization/Business: La Mezcaleria Social: @lamezcaleriayvr What do you do and
Neighbourhood Profile: Jonathan Snelgar from Nelson The Seagull
June 9, 2017
Name: Jonathan Snelgar Title: Owner and Head Baker Organization/Business: Nelson The Seagull Social: @nelsontheseagull What
Martin Fisher and Pink Buffalo Films in Gastown
April 5, 2017
Gastown has much to be grateful for. The city started here. We have its oldest and
The Language of The Future: Globalme and Technology’s New Spoken Word
March 8, 2017
Technology is a weird and wonderful thing. Some of it works out and some doesn’t. When
A World Within Our World: ‘Moves Media’ and The Future of Virtual Reality
February 22, 2017
Gastown can be seen as a stage. The backdrop is made up of historic old buildings
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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