Downtown Vancouver
1130 West Pender St - Unit 325 V6E 4A4 Vancouver, BC, Canada

From bus priority, to pop-up bike lanes, to patios, check out our video on how urban space is being re-imagined during COVID-19 pandemic. #transport2050

We're looking for pet-friendly downtown Vancouver businesses to feature on our website! Read more on our blog: https://www.dtvan.ca/2020/10/downtown-dog-friendly-business/

Curious how downtown has coped with the impacts of COVID-19? Our latest data report highlights emerging trends since April. New for October, we examine short-term rental occupancies and changes in downtown vehicle traffic. https://www.dtvan.ca/covid-19-snapshot/

Granville Spotlight This month we had the opportunity to visit newly opened Tequila Cocina Granville & interview the restaurant owner, Zuled Fernández. To read more about Granville’s newest hotspot for traditional Mexican cuisine, visit our blog: https://www.dtvan.ca///granville-spotlight-tequila-cocina/

We had the pleasure of visiting Medina Cafe and meeting the restaurant owner, Robbie Kane for Small Business Month. Read about how #downtownvan's beloved Café Medina came to be on our blog: https://www.dtvan.ca///small-business-feature-cafe-medina/

It's spooky szn... Which means it's a perfect time to revisit one of our favourite blog posts, the "Ghosts of Downtown" interview with paranormal writer, Greg Mansfield! From the Lady in Red to spooky encounters in the Vogue Theatre, downtown Van definitely has its fair share of haunted tales.... https://www.dtvan.ca//10/ghost-of-downtown-halloween-spec/

WEDNESDAY: Join us for a webinar presented by TransLink! More details on our website: https://www.dtvan.ca/whats-going-on/member-events/

This October, the DVBIA has been celebrating Small Business Month with LOCO! Did you know that every dollar spent at a local business keeps 63 cents in BC compared to 14 cents for multinationals? That's 4.6 times the impact . Check out more statistics in the graphic below:

Seattle and Calgary are two nearby cities that have implemented scooter-share programs. What do you think about the potential future of scooters in Vancouver? Join us in partnership with CityHive for a youth-focused dialogue with local mobility and transportation leaders and decision-makers. You’ll learn about current mobility planning, accessibility opportunities and challenges, and how scooter programs work in other places. There will also be breakout rooms where participants can ask questions of key witnesses from Vancouver City Council, Translink, and more. Register for free: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/are-scooters-the-future-lets-ta

Downtown is Open. When you're ready for us, we're ready for you. With social distancing markers guiding your way, hand sanitizer in every entrance, and expanded outdoor dining, #downtownvan has taken many safety precautions to ensure you feel comfortable coming back downtown.

October is Small Business Month and to celebrate, BDC is offering free online events. For more information and to sign up, click these links below: Forging the Way Forward: https://site.bdc.ca//recognizing-canadian-entrepreneurs-re Succeeding in a New Reality: https://site.bdc.ca//succeeding-new-reality-plan-way-out-c

The federal government recently announced the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS), a new commercial rent relief program. Read more here: https://www.dtvan.ca//10/new-canada-emergency-rent-subsidy/

Looking for the perfect place to sip on that PSL? Head to šxnq Xwtl'e7én Square and take a seat at one of our picnic tables! Enjoyable for everyone, some tables have been transformed to be accessible for all.