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August is National Downtown Month, and there's no better time to celebrate everything that makes downtown Vancouver such a vibrant place to live, work and visit. Here are 5 things that make downtown Vancouver so special: www.dtvan.ca/national-dow...
Learn more and register for your free tour! www.dtvan.ca/events/free-...
Week 2 of the Granville Pedestrian Zone extension is officially in the books, and we're just getting started! There's still plenty to look forward to, with more live performances, exciting programming, and free activations coming to Granville Street in the weeks ahead. www.dtvan.ca/events/granv...
🚨FREE MULLET CUTS ON GRANVILLE🚨 Five Star Fades will be on the 900 Block of Granville this Wednesday from 5:30 - 7:30 PM to give out free mullet cuts in honour of the BELMONT CAMELI LOOKALIKE contest!!
Today, we hosted another lunchtime giveaway on the Granville Pedestrian Zone with Chao Mami Express, handing out free salad rolls and mini beverages. We love doing these giveaways as while they can be fleeting (or as long as it takes to hand out 200+ salad rolls), they can make a big impact.
🚨 UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURES 🚨 The lululemon SeaWheeze Half Marathon race weekend will take place on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Learn more: www.seawheeze.com
TOMORROW! Chao Mami Express will be popping up on the Granville Pedestrian Zone to hand out free salad rolls + mini iced coffees! 🤩 🗓️ Friday July 31 | 12-2 PM (while quantities last) 📍800 Block of Granville
New installations going up on the Granville Pedestrian Zone today... 👀👀
Join us for a FREE Baby Rave on Granville Street this Saturday! Despite the name, this party is perfect for kids of all ages 🪩 Expect a live dj, bubble-filled fun, interactive games and giveaways while supplies last. 📅 Saturday, August 1 | 11 AM – 3 PM 📍 700 - 900 Block of Granville
TODAY at 12 PM! The Slo Coffee cart will be popping up at the 900 Block of Granville to hand out FREE drinks! There will be: ☕️ 100x cold brews 🥭 100x Hibiscus Mango Iced Teas Stop by while supplies last!
Get your matcha fix at the Granville Pedestrian Zone! 🍵✨ cafeclub. will be handing out their iconic White Chocolate Matcha Slushies FREE while supplies last on Wednesday, July 22, from 12–2 PM on the 800 block of Granville St.
Our Director of Operations, Joshua Davidson, spoke with @justinmcelroy.bsky.social about the extension of the Granville Pedestrian Zone and how we'll be using the grant funding to bring even more programming and activations to Granville Street this summer. www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8QC...
ICYMI, the Granville Pedestrian Zone has been extended until Labour Day weekend! This is a huge win for downtown Vancouver and the Granville Street businesses that have embraced the energy and excitement of the Pedestrian Zone.
🚨 SURVEY FOR BUSINESSES 🚨 BIABC is running a survey to better understand how the PST expansion, public safety concerns and major housing developments are impacting businesses to help inform future advocacy work. Survey deadline: July 17, 2026 Take the survey: surveymonkey.com/r/FBBDCR6
The 2026 State of Downtown report has arrived! This report provides an in-depth look at the economic and social landscape of downtown Vancouver, supported by leading-edge data, original research, and BIA insights. Access your FREE copy of the report at www.dtvan.ca/research/sta...
Celebrate International Women's Day with us at Lot 19 on Monday March 9 from 11 AM - 1 PM 💜 Learn more: www.dtvan.ca/events/iwd-c...
Swing by this Friday, February 13 between 11 AM - 1 PM to enjoy Valentine’s Day at Lot 19 💕 Available while quantities last, first come first serve. 📍Lot 19 - 855 W Hastings Learn more: www.dtvan.ca/events/valen...
✨ This FREE Hygge Event is Back! ✨ Join us for hot chocolate, crackling fire pits, and live music for the perfect winter escape! 🍫☕️ WHEN: February 5, 2026 (4-8PM) WHERE: Lot 19 (855 West Hastings) Learn more: dtvan.ca/events/hygge/
It’s not too late to enter the Lit Up Animals contest hosted by Destination Downtown! Until Feb 28, visit the Lit Up Animals at the Vancouver Convention Centre and Canada Place to collect stamps. The more stamps, the higher your chances of winning! destinationdowntown.co#lit-up-anima...
Celebrating their 10th year of making Vancouverites laugh, @justforlaughs.com returns February 12–22, 2026, across various venues in the city. Learn more: dtvan.ca/events/just-...
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
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 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...
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)
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...
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...
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...