Downtown Van

People of Downtown: Heather Bennett of 100 Ways | Downtown Van | The Lowdown For the February 2026 edition People of Downtown, we spoke with Heather, a Gemology & Product Specialist at 100 Ways Jewelry.

For the February edition of People of Downtown, we featured Heather Bennett, a Gemology & Product Specialist at 100 Ways Jewelry.

Learn more about Heather and 100 Ways Jewelry: www.dtvan.ca/people-of-do...

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!

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People of Downtown: Zach Herbert of MODO-LIVE and The Pearl | Downtown Van | The Lowdown For the January edition People of Downtown, we spoke with Zach Herbert, Partner and Director of Talent.

For the first People of Downtown feature of the year, we’re spotlighting Zach Herbert of MODO LIVE and The Pearl.

Read more: www.dtvan.ca/people-of-do...

People of Downtown: Joanna Jagger of WORTH Association | Downtown Van | The Lowdown For the November edition of People of Downtown, we spoke with Joanna Jagger, Founder & Executive Director of WORTH Association.

For this month's People of Downtown, we were honoured to feature Joanna Jagger, Founder and Executive Director of Worth Association.

www.dtvan.ca/people-of-do...

Nighttime photo of a public ice rink outdoors in Downtown Vancouver in a plaza with big snowflake light sculptures, purple lights over the rink, and a dome roof. Above the roof is a street level plaza with strings of blue lights. In the background are hotels and office towers

The Robson Square ice rink in Downtown Vancouver opens December 1st.

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

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

Shop this Indigenous woman-led pop-up in the heart of Downtown Vancouver (at Bentall Centre). On now until October.
@downtownvan.bsky.social

Granville Block Party is presented with the support of the City of Vancouver, and funded in part by the Government of Canada. We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

Thank you to our sponsors: Parq Vancouver| BCLC, Plug Vancouver, GlobalBC, CKNW, Dipt Kicks and Red Truck Beer.

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...

YouTube video by Hey, Downtown Van! Deb Lester: Building a Future for Vulnerable Youth

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.

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🔴 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

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)

YouTube video by Hey, Downtown Van! Flavio Caron: Truth and Reconciliation in the Workplace

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.

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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.

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-...

YouTube video by Hey, Downtown Van! Chef Alex Kim: Taking Home the Gold

Episode 7 featuring Chef Alex Kim of Five Sails Vancouver and Glowbal Restaurant Group is out now! 👨‍🍳

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...

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...

YouTube video by Hey, Downtown Van! Ola Dada: Accidentally Hilarious

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?...

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...

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.

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

YouTube video by Hey, Downtown Van! Stuart McNish: A Conversation That Matters

Episode 5 featuring Stuart McNish, acclaimed journalist and host of Conversations That Matter out now! 🎙️

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Were you surprised by the lie?

Access your FREE copy of the 2025 State of Downtown report: dtvan.ca/research/sta...