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4 festive nights as Gastown hosts “Not-So-Silent Nights” in historic neighbourhood

by Carrie Leslie in Events on December 10, 2019

Image courtesy of Gastown.org

Admit it – you’ve been listening to the radio station 104.3 for the last few weeks or playing your holiday playlist on repeat… If so, this is definitely the event for you!

There’s something so cheerful about Christmas music, especially when it’s performed live and for a good cause. This month, Vancouver’s historic Gastown neighbourhood is hosting a “Not-So-Silent Nights” to get you in the festive mood.

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4 festive nights as Gastown hosts “Not-So-Silent Nights” in historic neighbourhood

Quick Guide to 2017 December Craft Markets in Vancouver

by Carrie Leslie in Sports on December 6, 2017

Image courtesy of Make It! The Handmade Revolution

Does the thought of stepping into a busy mall during the holiday season make you shudder? Are you sick of buying similar gifts at similar stores each year? Vancouver is lucky to have a thriving DIY (do-it-yourself) community, which hosts several holiday craft markets leading up to the big gift-giving day.

If you’re looking for something a little extra special for a loved one, you’ll be pleased to know that Vancouver has several craft markets scheduled before the end of December. Check out the quick guide below to decide which ones to check out and don’t forget to spend a little extra on something for yourself!

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Quick Guide to 2017 December Craft Markets in Vancouver

Etsy Market Kicks off Craft Market Season in Vancouver

by Carrie Leslie in Uncategorized on September 22, 2016

Image courtesy of Etsy Vancouver

The Etsy Market will be returning to Vancouver for its third year this weekend to provide you with a great opportunity to browse arts, crafts, and food by local artisans. If you’re REALLY organized, perhaps this could be a first kick-off at Holiday gift shopping… Or, you could just be out to buy a nice, new little present for yourself.

This year’s market will be held in a new location at the North Vancouver Pipe Shop building near Lonsdale to provide more space for browsing. It will also be held over two days, so you’ll be able to have lots of time to check it out.

Etsy itself is sort of an online version of a giant craft fair. The market they put together is uniquely and carefully curated, and getting to see the goods in real life rather than online is a great opportunity.

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Etsy Market Kicks off Craft Market Season in Vancouver

Vancouver’s Dish and Duer Opens Flagship Store

by Catherine Dunwoody in Shop, Uncategorized on May 9, 2016

Dish and Duer’s storefront in Gastown

Canadian athleisure brand, Dish and Duer, have opened shop in the city’s hip and historic Gastown district. Since launching the line in 2014, the performance denim line has become a huge hit with customers looking to look good, feel comfortable and buy local. Continue reading:
Vancouver’s Dish and Duer Opens Flagship Store