Help us make Vancouver’s public plazas better!
The City of Vancouver has put together a short survey to find out how you use public plazas. Your feedback will help shape future improvements, events, and resources for these spaces.
Take the survey: vancouver.ca/plaza-review
The City of Vancouver has put together a short survey to find out how you use public plazas. Your feedback will help shape future improvements, events, and resources for these spaces.
Take the survey: vancouver.ca/plaza-review
September 8, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Help us make Vancouver’s public plazas better!
The City of Vancouver has put together a short survey to find out how you use public plazas. Your feedback will help shape future improvements, events, and resources for these spaces.
Take the survey: vancouver.ca/plaza-review
The City of Vancouver has put together a short survey to find out how you use public plazas. Your feedback will help shape future improvements, events, and resources for these spaces.
Take the survey: vancouver.ca/plaza-review
Chao Mami Express is a brand new Vietnamese restaurant located within the Granville Skytrain Station. Learn more about this family-owned business in this month's People of Downtown.
www.dtvan.ca/people-of-do...
www.dtvan.ca/people-of-do...
People of Downtown: The Family Behind Chao Mami | Downtown Van | The Lowdown
Chao Mami Express is a brand new Vietnamese restaurant in downtown Vancouver. Learn more about this family-owned business in this month's People of Downtown.
www.dtvan.ca
September 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Chao Mami Express is a brand new Vietnamese restaurant located within the Granville Skytrain Station. Learn more about this family-owned business in this month's People of Downtown.
www.dtvan.ca/people-of-do...
www.dtvan.ca/people-of-do...
Following the success of this year’s Summer Movie Nights, we’ll be hosting two more FREE outdoor movie nights to close out the season 🎬
Join us on September 4 & 11 at Lot 19 (855 W Hastings)
🍿Free activations begin at 5 PM and the movie starts at sundown
Learn more www.dtvan.ca/events/indie...
Join us on September 4 & 11 at Lot 19 (855 W Hastings)
🍿Free activations begin at 5 PM and the movie starts at sundown
Learn more www.dtvan.ca/events/indie...
August 28, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Following the success of this year’s Summer Movie Nights, we’ll be hosting two more FREE outdoor movie nights to close out the season 🎬
Join us on September 4 & 11 at Lot 19 (855 W Hastings)
🍿Free activations begin at 5 PM and the movie starts at sundown
Learn more www.dtvan.ca/events/indie...
Join us on September 4 & 11 at Lot 19 (855 W Hastings)
🍿Free activations begin at 5 PM and the movie starts at sundown
Learn more www.dtvan.ca/events/indie...
As the owner and operator of Vancouver Mysteries, Inc, Tanya has built a one-of-a-kind experience that brings storytelling, puzzle-solving, and city exploration together in unexpected ways.
Read more: www.dtvan.ca/people-of-do...
Read more: www.dtvan.ca/people-of-do...
Landmark tower with a major hotel proposed next to Robson Square | Urbanized
Reliance Properties and SHoP Architects are proposing a hotel/condo tower at 807-815 Hornby St., next to Robson Square in downtown Vancouver.
dailyhive.com
July 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM
As the owner and operator of Vancouver Mysteries, Inc, Tanya has built a one-of-a-kind experience that brings storytelling, puzzle-solving, and city exploration together in unexpected ways.
Read more: www.dtvan.ca/people-of-do...
Read more: www.dtvan.ca/people-of-do...
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Shop this Indigenous woman-led pop-up in the heart of Downtown Vancouver (at Bentall Centre). On now until October.
@downtownvan.bsky.social
@downtownvan.bsky.social
TIDAL - Indigenous Woman-Led Pop-Up in Downtown Vancouver
Turtle Island Design and Lifestyle (TIDAL) is the first Indigenous woman-led pop-up shop in Downtown Vancouver. On now until October, 2025.
miss604.com
July 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Shop this Indigenous woman-led pop-up in the heart of Downtown Vancouver (at Bentall Centre). On now until October.
@downtownvan.bsky.social
@downtownvan.bsky.social
Join us this August for Granville Block Party, a free, family-friendly, two-day festival in the heart of the Granville Entertainment District with live music, market vendors, family fun + more!
🗓️ Aug 23 & 24 | 1–7 PM
📍 Granville x Robson intersection
Learn more: dtvan.ca/granvilleblo...
🗓️ Aug 23 & 24 | 1–7 PM
📍 Granville x Robson intersection
Learn more: dtvan.ca/granvilleblo...
July 24, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Join us this August for Granville Block Party, a free, family-friendly, two-day festival in the heart of the Granville Entertainment District with live music, market vendors, family fun + more!
🗓️ Aug 23 & 24 | 1–7 PM
📍 Granville x Robson intersection
Learn more: dtvan.ca/granvilleblo...
🗓️ Aug 23 & 24 | 1–7 PM
📍 Granville x Robson intersection
Learn more: dtvan.ca/granvilleblo...
Join us on this episode of Hey, Downtown Van! where we chat with Deb Lester, CEO of @covenanthousebc.bsky.social for a powerful conversation about the organization's mission to support and protect vulnerable youth.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Youtube.
youtu.be/bR9h9TARLps?...
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Youtube.
youtu.be/bR9h9TARLps?...
Deb Lester: Building a Future for Vulnerable Youth
YouTube video by Hey, Downtown Van!
youtu.be
July 16, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Join us on this episode of Hey, Downtown Van! where we chat with Deb Lester, CEO of @covenanthousebc.bsky.social for a powerful conversation about the organization's mission to support and protect vulnerable youth.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Youtube.
youtu.be/bR9h9TARLps?...
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Youtube.
youtu.be/bR9h9TARLps?...
Reposted by Downtown Van
🔴 Free Admission Friday 🔴
Join us tomorrow from 2 to 5 pm and enjoy complimentary admission, made possible by the wonderful support of our Community Access Partner, @downtownvan.bsky.social
We can't wait to see you!
📷 Alex Montes
Contact us if you have any questions!
📞 604-682-3455, ext. 221
Join us tomorrow from 2 to 5 pm and enjoy complimentary admission, made possible by the wonderful support of our Community Access Partner, @downtownvan.bsky.social
We can't wait to see you!
📷 Alex Montes
Contact us if you have any questions!
📞 604-682-3455, ext. 221
July 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
🔴 Free Admission Friday 🔴
Join us tomorrow from 2 to 5 pm and enjoy complimentary admission, made possible by the wonderful support of our Community Access Partner, @downtownvan.bsky.social
We can't wait to see you!
📷 Alex Montes
Contact us if you have any questions!
📞 604-682-3455, ext. 221
Join us tomorrow from 2 to 5 pm and enjoy complimentary admission, made possible by the wonderful support of our Community Access Partner, @downtownvan.bsky.social
We can't wait to see you!
📷 Alex Montes
Contact us if you have any questions!
📞 604-682-3455, ext. 221
Summer Movie Nights returns TONIGHT with the teen cult comedy Bring It On 📣📣 at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (Formerly the Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza)
🍿Activations begin 5 PM with the movie starting after sunset (around 9:30 PM)
🍿Activations begin 5 PM with the movie starting after sunset (around 9:30 PM)
July 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Summer Movie Nights returns TONIGHT with the teen cult comedy Bring It On 📣📣 at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square (Formerly the Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza)
🍿Activations begin 5 PM with the movie starting after sunset (around 9:30 PM)
🍿Activations begin 5 PM with the movie starting after sunset (around 9:30 PM)
Join us on this episode of "Hey, Downtown Van!" featuring Flavio Caron of Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. for a powerful discussion on Truth and Reconciliation in the workplace, as well as his personal journey as an Indigenous-Italian-Canadian.
youtu.be/4xHgQcTC1Mw?...
youtu.be/4xHgQcTC1Mw?...
Flavio Caron: Truth and Reconciliation in the Workplace
YouTube video by Hey, Downtown Van!
youtu.be
July 3, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Join us on this episode of "Hey, Downtown Van!" featuring Flavio Caron of Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. for a powerful discussion on Truth and Reconciliation in the workplace, as well as his personal journey as an Indigenous-Italian-Canadian.
youtu.be/4xHgQcTC1Mw?...
youtu.be/4xHgQcTC1Mw?...
For this month's People of Downtown, we spoke with Claudia and Cecilia of The Mexican Antojitos y Cantina on Granville Street!
Learn about how they started their business, their favourite thing about being located downtown and more!
www.dtvan.ca/the-mexican-...
Learn about how they started their business, their favourite thing about being located downtown and more!
www.dtvan.ca/the-mexican-...
People of Downtown: Claudia and Cecilia of The Mexican Antojitos y Cantina | Downtown Van | The Lowdown
For the June edition of People of Downtown, we spoke with the team behind The Mexican Antojitos y Cantina.
www.dtvan.ca
June 27, 2025 at 10:43 PM
For this month's People of Downtown, we spoke with Claudia and Cecilia of The Mexican Antojitos y Cantina on Granville Street!
Learn about how they started their business, their favourite thing about being located downtown and more!
www.dtvan.ca/the-mexican-...
Learn about how they started their business, their favourite thing about being located downtown and more!
www.dtvan.ca/the-mexican-...
Episode 7 featuring Chef Alex Kim of Five Sails Vancouver and Glowbal Restaurant Group is out now! 👨🍳
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mIi...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mIi...
Chef Alex Kim: Taking Home the Gold
YouTube video by Hey, Downtown Van!
www.youtube.com
June 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Episode 7 featuring Chef Alex Kim of Five Sails Vancouver and Glowbal Restaurant Group is out now! 👨🍳
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mIi...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mIi...
Read Downtown Van's statement on the fire that occurred June 11, 2025 at 1176 Granville Street here: www.dtvan.ca/wp-content/u...
June 12, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Read Downtown Van's statement on the fire that occurred June 11, 2025 at 1176 Granville Street here: www.dtvan.ca/wp-content/u...
Summer Movie Nights is back!
🗓 Thursdays | July 3 – August 14
📍 šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square
Starting at 5 PM, enjoy free movie-themed activities, games, and interactive experiences for all ages with the movie beginning at sundown (around 9 PM) 🎬🍿
More information: www.dtvan.ca/summermovien...
🗓 Thursdays | July 3 – August 14
📍 šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square
Starting at 5 PM, enjoy free movie-themed activities, games, and interactive experiences for all ages with the movie beginning at sundown (around 9 PM) 🎬🍿
More information: www.dtvan.ca/summermovien...
June 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Summer Movie Nights is back!
🗓 Thursdays | July 3 – August 14
📍 šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square
Starting at 5 PM, enjoy free movie-themed activities, games, and interactive experiences for all ages with the movie beginning at sundown (around 9 PM) 🎬🍿
More information: www.dtvan.ca/summermovien...
🗓 Thursdays | July 3 – August 14
📍 šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square
Starting at 5 PM, enjoy free movie-themed activities, games, and interactive experiences for all ages with the movie beginning at sundown (around 9 PM) 🎬🍿
More information: www.dtvan.ca/summermovien...
Episode 6 out now!
Featuring the hilarious Ola Dada who shares behind-the-scenes stories about how he got his start in stand up comedy to his time on Canada's Got Talent.
Stream now: youtu.be/HXk065qWZEc?...
Featuring the hilarious Ola Dada who shares behind-the-scenes stories about how he got his start in stand up comedy to his time on Canada's Got Talent.
Stream now: youtu.be/HXk065qWZEc?...
Ola Dada: Accidentally Hilarious
YouTube video by Hey, Downtown Van!
youtu.be
June 4, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Episode 6 out now!
Featuring the hilarious Ola Dada who shares behind-the-scenes stories about how he got his start in stand up comedy to his time on Canada's Got Talent.
Stream now: youtu.be/HXk065qWZEc?...
Featuring the hilarious Ola Dada who shares behind-the-scenes stories about how he got his start in stand up comedy to his time on Canada's Got Talent.
Stream now: youtu.be/HXk065qWZEc?...
For this month's People of Downtown, we had the pleasure of speaking with David Pereira, who has worked in the printing industry for his entire career.
Read more: www.dtvan.ca/people-of-do...
Read more: www.dtvan.ca/people-of-do...
May 30, 2025 at 7:55 PM
For this month's People of Downtown, we had the pleasure of speaking with David Pereira, who has worked in the printing industry for his entire career.
Read more: www.dtvan.ca/people-of-do...
Read more: www.dtvan.ca/people-of-do...
Mark your calendars! The Alley Oop Street Party hosted by Binner's Project returns June 14th!
Your ticket includes:
🍹 Two complimentary drink tickets
🌮🍦 Unlimited eats from Tacofino & @Earnesticecream
🎶 Live music
Learn more: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
Your ticket includes:
🍹 Two complimentary drink tickets
🌮🍦 Unlimited eats from Tacofino & @Earnesticecream
🎶 Live music
Learn more: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
May 26, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Mark your calendars! The Alley Oop Street Party hosted by Binner's Project returns June 14th!
Your ticket includes:
🍹 Two complimentary drink tickets
🌮🍦 Unlimited eats from Tacofino & @Earnesticecream
🎶 Live music
Learn more: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
Your ticket includes:
🍹 Two complimentary drink tickets
🌮🍦 Unlimited eats from Tacofino & @Earnesticecream
🎶 Live music
Learn more: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
Reposted by Downtown Van
Coastal Jazz has announced programming for the Vancouver International Jazz Festival with 160 events including several free shows across the city June 21 to July 1, 2025.
@downtownvan.bsky.social #vancouver #music #events
@downtownvan.bsky.social #vancouver #music #events
Free Shows at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival
The Vancouver International Jazz Festival hosts 160 events including several free shows across the city June 21 to July 1, 2025.
miss604.com
May 21, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Coastal Jazz has announced programming for the Vancouver International Jazz Festival with 160 events including several free shows across the city June 21 to July 1, 2025.
@downtownvan.bsky.social #vancouver #music #events
@downtownvan.bsky.social #vancouver #music #events
Episode 5 featuring Stuart McNish, acclaimed journalist and host of Conversations That Matter out now! 🎙️
youtu.be/i2fGUCIlW_8?...
youtu.be/i2fGUCIlW_8?...
Stuart McNish: A Conversation That Matters
YouTube video by Hey, Downtown Van!
youtu.be
May 21, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Episode 5 featuring Stuart McNish, acclaimed journalist and host of Conversations That Matter out now! 🎙️
youtu.be/i2fGUCIlW_8?...
youtu.be/i2fGUCIlW_8?...
Were you surprised by the lie?
Access your FREE copy of the 2025 State of Downtown report: dtvan.ca/research/sta...
Access your FREE copy of the 2025 State of Downtown report: dtvan.ca/research/sta...
May 20, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Were you surprised by the lie?
Access your FREE copy of the 2025 State of Downtown report: dtvan.ca/research/sta...
Access your FREE copy of the 2025 State of Downtown report: dtvan.ca/research/sta...
We recently released the 2025 State of Downtown report at a special launch event bringing together Downtown Van members, business leaders, policymakers and partners.
Read more: www.dtvan.ca/state-of-dow...
Read more: www.dtvan.ca/state-of-dow...
May 16, 2025 at 6:15 PM
We recently released the 2025 State of Downtown report at a special launch event bringing together Downtown Van members, business leaders, policymakers and partners.
Read more: www.dtvan.ca/state-of-dow...
Read more: www.dtvan.ca/state-of-dow...
Ruff day? Not anymore!
To coincide with Canadian Mental Health Week, you're invited to join us on Thursday, May 22 for FREE dog therapy sessions with the adorable pups from HERO DAWGS!
WHERE: Lot 19 (855 W Hastings)
WHEN: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
dtvan.ca/events/dog-t...
To coincide with Canadian Mental Health Week, you're invited to join us on Thursday, May 22 for FREE dog therapy sessions with the adorable pups from HERO DAWGS!
WHERE: Lot 19 (855 W Hastings)
WHEN: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
dtvan.ca/events/dog-t...
May 15, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Ruff day? Not anymore!
To coincide with Canadian Mental Health Week, you're invited to join us on Thursday, May 22 for FREE dog therapy sessions with the adorable pups from HERO DAWGS!
WHERE: Lot 19 (855 W Hastings)
WHEN: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
dtvan.ca/events/dog-t...
To coincide with Canadian Mental Health Week, you're invited to join us on Thursday, May 22 for FREE dog therapy sessions with the adorable pups from HERO DAWGS!
WHERE: Lot 19 (855 W Hastings)
WHEN: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
dtvan.ca/events/dog-t...
Today, the Downtown Van team, from office staff to Ambassadors and the Clean Team rolled up our sleeves to make a visible difference in our city.
We removed 1053 pieces of graffiti from the downtown core, reinforcing our commitment to creating a cleaner, safer and more welcoming environment.
We removed 1053 pieces of graffiti from the downtown core, reinforcing our commitment to creating a cleaner, safer and more welcoming environment.
May 14, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Today, the Downtown Van team, from office staff to Ambassadors and the Clean Team rolled up our sleeves to make a visible difference in our city.
We removed 1053 pieces of graffiti from the downtown core, reinforcing our commitment to creating a cleaner, safer and more welcoming environment.
We removed 1053 pieces of graffiti from the downtown core, reinforcing our commitment to creating a cleaner, safer and more welcoming environment.
We recently partnered with Microsoft Vancouver to host a workshop focused on empowering businesses and workforces with AI.
Here's how it all went down: www.dtvan.ca/ai-workshop-...
Here's how it all went down: www.dtvan.ca/ai-workshop-...
AI Workshop Recap at Microsoft Vancouver | Downtown Van | The Lowdown
Downtown Van recently partnered with Microsoft Vancouver to host a workshop focused on empowering businesses and workforces with AI.
www.dtvan.ca
May 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
We recently partnered with Microsoft Vancouver to host a workshop focused on empowering businesses and workforces with AI.
Here's how it all went down: www.dtvan.ca/ai-workshop-...
Here's how it all went down: www.dtvan.ca/ai-workshop-...
Episode 4 featuring Canada's Drag Race finalist @kendallgender.bsky.social and Tommy D of TFD Presents is OUT‼️
Available on Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
www.youtube.com/watch?si=ivd...
Available on Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
www.youtube.com/watch?si=ivd...
Kendall Gender & Tommy D: Spilling Tea and Standing on Business
YouTube video by Hey, Downtown Van!
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May 7, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Episode 4 featuring Canada's Drag Race finalist @kendallgender.bsky.social and Tommy D of TFD Presents is OUT‼️
Available on Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
www.youtube.com/watch?si=ivd...
Available on Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
www.youtube.com/watch?si=ivd...