Gastown
210 - 318 Homer St V6B 1E8 Vancouver, BC, Canada

This city loves its burger culture and we’re excited to show old friends and new fans alike what we’ve got in store for them. - Mark Briand, Pourhouse General Manager

"The Sardine Can was a tiny but beloved Spanish-themed restaurant and bar that quietly shuttered at the start of the 2020/2021 coronavirus pandemic after an eight year run in Gastown at 26 Powell Street." Scout Magazine

"To our neighbours, our friends, our guests, and our staff. Thank you for all your continued support through this peculiar year. We are temporarily closing the Lamplighter Public House, we appreciate you all, and we will back! - stay safe Vancouver." - The Lamplighter Public House

Glowing trees are sprouting from the cobblestone streets of Gastown. In collaboration with the masterminds at Vancouver Mural Festival, check out the magic of augmented reality. Enjoy the installation away from crowds and share virtually with all your friends. #glowupgastown

That’s a wrap! 2020 got the not-so-subtle hint to take a hike and we can finally take comfort in the sweet embrace of 2021! As we put this chapter to a close, it’s time to reflect on the truly iconic moments that 2020 brought us. Check out https://gastown.org/gastown-in-january for a look at how our neighbourhood came together during one of the most memorable years in history.... A special thank you to all of our wonderful partners who made it all possible! Vancouver Mural Festival Vancouver Firefighters Calendar Museum of Vancouver Global Relay Dine Out Vancouver Festival On the Table BC Vancouver Foundation Low Tide Properties City of Vancouver Port of Vancouver Canadian Pacific Photo by: Tara Lowry Photography

The Nooks is a great place to go shop and know that the money is staying in the community and that you’re shopping local and supporting small business. Adam Sharanewych, Co-owner of The Nooks Vancouver Visit https://gastown.org/the-nooks-holiday-pop-up to learn more about how to shop small and gift big with The Nooks Vancouver!

What better way to change minds than through art and show how something as small as a haircut can make you judge someone differently because we aren’t that different. Founder of 2 Paycheques Away, Alysha Osborne Visit https://gastown.org/i-am-gastown-alysha-osborne/ to see how Alysha is changing people’s perceptions, one haircut at a time. #iamgastown Barber & Co

If anyone knows good coffee, it’s a Gastowner. Why not put that good taste to use and vote for your favourite Gastown cafe in Vancouver Coffee Snob 2020 Snobby Awards! Too many amazing cafes to choose from? Visit https://gastown.org/coffee-mania to help narrow down the candidates.

You're in luck! It's not too late to get your raffle tickets for the Murals of Gratitude. Tickets are available till this Friday at Midnight; don't miss your chance to support our heroes at Vancouver Firefighters Charity! Get your raffle tickets here: https://bit.ly/3luxBAL... Photo by: @thefirefighterscalendar

It’s no secret the holidays will look a little different this year, but as Gastowners, we always look on the bright side! This is the perfect opportunity to support your favourite local Gastown businesses. Check out https://gastown.org/gastown-in-december for what our businesses are up to this holiday season!... Photo by: The Latest Scoop

Gastown's got you covered for your weekend plans. Check out the exciting world of augmented reality and snag a masked smooch under the mistletoe! #glowupgastown #kissmeingastown

Take home a piece of history while supporting our local heroes at Vancouver Firefighters Charity! Raffle tickets are live at the West Coast Women’s Show Online Pop Up Sale November 13th -15th for your chance to win the Murals of Gratitude. Get your raffle tickets here: https://bit.ly/3luxBAL... Photo by: @thefirefighterscalendar 3m

A bridal dress is the most emotionally driven clothing purchase many woman are going to be able to make in their lifetime for people to trust us with the undertaking of making their wedding dress, I definitely don’t take lightly. Gaby Bayona, Owner of Truvelle Read more about Gaby and all of the love that she brings to the neighbourhood! #iamgastown https://gastown.org/i-am-gastown-gaby-bayona/

What safe + sexy looks like in #OurGastown these days.

I could have moved to Yaletown, to Robson Street, but there is no place in Vancouver like Gastown... it is a real community here, a vibrant community. - Adi Bertacchi, Owner of Bertacchi Italian Hats This is not a Gastown issue, it is an issue for the entire city... Gastown is a fantastic neighbourhood. - Christina Michael, Owner of Marigold Cannabis https://www.westerninvestor.com//new-gastown-retailers-boo

Gastown won't ever stop looking on the bright side. Ever. Take a look at how Gastown continues to live in colour in this month's newsletter: https://gastown.org/gastown-in-november

One pub with a big heart - The Cambie Bar & Grill

"To overcome a pandemic requires the work and resolve of every order of government, every community, and every one of us." - Speech from the Throne.

Our neighbourhood has been transformed into a movie set this week! Note that despite some "no stopping" zones, the majority of our shops are still opened for business! "As of Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 7 a.m., there is a temporary "no stopping" zone on the east side of the 300 block of Homer Street of West Hastings to the alley north that will continue until Thursday, Nov. 5 at 9 a.m."

Because music + Gastown go hand-in-hand. Don't miss a beat this weekend as #GastownUnplugged continues. Full music listing here: https://gastown.org/unplugged Photos by: Mariachi Los Dorados

The BIA partnership has drafted a letter to Premier Horgan to support our respective member businesses during these economically challenging times. We hope to move forward in a collaborative & consultative way that takes into consideration the physical, mental and financial health of all British Columbians. Read more in the link below.

"Our aim is to change the stigma people face during considerably hard times," - Happy to have 2 Paycheques Away in the hood at Barber & Co

Hello all day Happy Hour

Hands up if you feel the current and future impacts of garbage on the planet are something worth talking (or painting) about. Us too.

Check out where to go and what to see in the Gastown hood according to the Daily Hive Vancouver

Gastown Unplugged music series is in full swing - check out what musicians are hitting the streets nightly at gastown.org/unplugged.

Don't miss the Murals of Gratitude Outdoor Gallery in the alleyway behind Water St. along the railway tracks. Just one of the many awesome collections that are part of Vancouver Mural Festival.

So excited to be a part of Vancouver Mural Festival. Download the App and check out some of the pieces of art in our backyard!

Dine OutSide starts this week! Make sure to check out the participating Gastown restaurants. It's time to treat yo self!