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Gastown This Month

June 9 2021

Gastown In June

Change is in the air. We are making room for a more people-centric Gastown – full of outdoor activities, pop-up art and shops, and some added surprises (in true Gastown style).

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Music

June 9 2021

Gastown Unplugged

Now that Patiotown is in full swing, we’re getting ready to kick it up a notch. The free pop-up music series set in multiple locations throughout Gastown, is making a comeback starting Thursday, June 17th. Gastown Unplugged is an initiative put on by our businesses to help support local artists. From jazz to slow jams …

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Gastown This Month

June 8 2021

I AM GASTOWN: EC RARE BOOKS

When Stefanie and Richard moved EC Rare Books into their new space on Cambie Street, they made a captivating discovery. The very space they now occupied was originally owned by a family of bookbinders. This little bit of fate was an inspiring welcome to Richard, a third-generation bookbinder himself. Two framed photos of the original family and business now hang in the shop as a relic of Gastown’s History.

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Gastowner

April 22 2021

I AM GASTOWN: JULIA CHURCH, NETTLES TALE

A couple of doors down from its old hunting grounds in the new and improved Nettles Tale. From inclusive swimwear to locally acquired home decor Nettles Tale has settled in beautifully. We reach out to owner Julia, who gave us her perspective of being a store owner in Gastown.

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Eat & Drink

April 15 2021

Patiotown Is Back

With the BC government’s Covid restrictions, dine-in eating is only permitted to restaurants with patios. Your fav spot doesn’t have a patio? Fret not! Local businesses are also offering take-out as well during this time.

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