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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.

youtu.be/bR9h9TARLps?...

🔴 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.

youtu.be/4xHgQcTC1Mw?...

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! 🎙️

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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-...

Kendall Gender & Tommy D: Spilling Tea and Standing on Business YouTube video by Hey, Downtown Van!

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...

Downtown Van is thrilled to welcome Samesun Hostels
back to Granville Street! After a $14M renovation, their flagship Vancouver location will officially reopen on July 1, just in time for summer.

Learn more: samesun.com/vancouver-ho...

Kevin ditched the corporate life to serve bánh mì and vermicelli bowls out of a food truck — now he’s running a café in the heart of downtown.

Here's how it all went down: www.dtvan.ca/people-of-do...