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Gastown Thursday Nights
May 20, 2025
The free pop-up music series is back every Thursday from 4-7pm. With live music on every
Love Your City Contest
February 3, 2025
Find love in Gastown for a chance to win daily prizes PLUS a grand prize valued
Where to Happy Hour in Gastown
July 27, 2024
Gastown is a happy hour hub. Here is your full list of daily specials (post work
Sustainable Business
April 22, 2024
Check out these B-Corp certified businesses in Gastown.
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
Cleanup Party
April 12, 2024
The annual Gastown Cleanup Party returns on Friday, April 26 from 3pm-5pm.
Where to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Gastown
March 6, 2024
On Sunday March 17th, the neighbourhood will be alive with shamrocks, shenanigans and a whole lot
2023: Year In Review
December 22, 2023
As we put this chapter to a close, it’s time to look back on the truly
Gastown Thursday Nights: Holiday Edition
November 22, 2023
Catch live entertainment and late night shopping every Thursday
from Nov. 30 – Dec. 21.
Carnaval del Sol Takes Over Gastown Thursday Nights
June 22, 2023
LATINCOUVER WELCOMES THE BIGGEST LATIN AMERICAN FESTIVAL TO GASTOWN Location: Abbott Street & Maple Tree SquareDate: Thursday,
Gastown in June
June 7, 2023
Make room for summer 2023. It’s going to be a good one. Ft. live music, jazz
Jazz Fest Returns Home
June 6, 2023
On Thursday, June 15th Gastown is going back to its deep jazz roots with a @CoastalJazzFest
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
Cinco de Mayo in Gastown
May 4, 2023
How (and where) you should be celebrating Cinco de Mayo this year.
How To Support Our Planet This Earth Day
April 17, 2023
From organic, fair trade food and beverages, to consigned, vintage, small batch, and slow fashion, plant
How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
March 14, 2023
Come celebrate 50 years of Paddy’s Day partying at these seven Gastown pubs (plus one dessert
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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