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Nicole Bridger Keeps Steady
July 22, 2015
Nothing comes easy, but hard work and passion go a long way when it comes to
A Man's Guide to Dressing for Weddings
July 21, 2015
Need a new getup for wedding season? Get all your shopping done in one trip. There’s
The Boss at Bruce Celebrates Ten Years in the Hood
July 8, 2015
Eyeglasses are the most prominent style item you’ll ever wear, because they’re smack dab in the
Oh Canada!
June 30, 2015
It’s the time of year when we layer on a few items of national pride, but
The Gastown Guide to Going Western at the Calgary Stampede
June 23, 2015
The 2015 Calgary Stampede gets underway next Friday and for those planning to make the trek across
Gastown Gifts for the Modern Dad
June 16, 2015
Father’s Day is right around the corner. Forget about the typical run-of-the-mill gift and shake things
Sandal Season Has Arrived in Gastown
June 12, 2015
Flip flops don’t go with everything, so get ready for summer with sandals from Gastown shoe
Orling & Wu Hits a Milestone in Gastown
June 3, 2015
Fredrik Orling and Julie Wu followed their hearts when they opened a home décor boutique in
Truvelle Bridal Steps Out of the Studio for a Summer Pop-Up
May 20, 2015
It’s a nice day for a white wedding. Ok, maybe not today, but it is the
Don't Blow it This Mother's Day
May 8, 2015
Mother’s Day is this weekend. Still stumped? Give her a little Gastown.
Skip the Mall, Give Mom a Little Gastown This Year
May 1, 2015
With a week to go until Mother’s Day, we’ve been walking the neighbourhood in search of
Eric Dickstein Finds Himself in dutil.
April 30, 2015
There are seemingly endless options on the shelves when it comes to jeans at dutil., but
Niftydo Stocks Simple Style for the Modern Man
April 28, 2015
When Don purchased his first pair of Salvatore Ferragamo’s, he knew he’d caught the fashion bug.
Gastown Décor Shops Establish a Unique Sense of Style
April 15, 2015
Sometimes it takes a simple walk around the neighbourhood to find creative inspiration. And on the
A Guide to the 2015 Gastown Shop Hop
April 14, 2015
On Thursday April 16th, Gastown shops will host a stylish evening with light refreshments and special promotions
Social Salons are Making Waves on Instagram
April 10, 2015
Have you ever chatted up a stranger on the street to find out who tames their
A Look at Gastown’s Menswear Scene
April 9, 2015
A well-kept man will go to great lengths to find cool threads – and, there’s a lot
Gastown Shop Hop Returns!
April 8, 2015
Spring is in full bloom and the stylish set will gather to showcase the best of
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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