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Best of the City 2010
In this week’s addition, the GastownBlog team features the many Gastown businesses that have made it on the West Ender Best of the City: Reader’s Choice. From “one-of-a-kind restaurants” to “Local Entrepreneurs”, we congratulate all the Gastown businesses on their latest recognition. We hope, if you haven’t had a chance to visit some of these establishments, you will soon. View below to see Gastown’s best restaurants and retailers.
2010 Paralympic Games
The 2010 Winter Olympics may be over, but, starting tomorrow, Vancouverians will have another chance to proudly wear the red and white team Canada colours . Starting from tomorrow till March 21st, the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games will feature athletes and officials from 43 countries, competing in 64 medal events in Vancouver and Whistler. The Gastown Blog team went out to the streets, asking people what game(s) they’re looking forward to watch!
The Place to Be!
At the height of the Olympic hype, Gastown’s own Canvas Lounge transformed into a high-energy Ultra Lounge. Local, national, and international media personnel came to party where many of the medal bearing athletes celebrated. Canadian gold medalists Jon Montgomery, Ashleigh McIvor, and Alexandre Bilodeau among many others were spotted. Check out the awesome videos below.
Artist of the Week: JayKin
This week, the Gastown Blog team shines the spotlight on one of Gastown’s best performing musical artists – JayKin. In a special addition to the Blog, JayKin tells us about his experience has been like, from the stages of Tokyo back to the cobbled stoned streets of Gastown.
Baron Gallery: Letters to Cuba
No one can argue that Gastown has become an area associated with creative thinking and expression. This tight-knit community has always been dedicated to promoting arts, fashion, dining and nightlife. Over the years Gastown has attracted critically acclaimed galleries, artists from all corners of the arts spectrum, forward thinking restaurants, and edgy fashion boutiques/retailers.
Social Bites: Eat. Meet. Move Your Feet
As our top priority, the Gastown Blog team makes sure our beloved readers know about all the awesome events happening in this great neighborhood. Well, we found an appetizing event that’s sure to attract the local foodies! It’s called Social Bites – a food excursion that takes you from one chef’s table to another, serving delicious, appetizing bites. It’s all in good fun, and a great way to meet and mingle with other food lovers. Sounds good doesn’t it? Find out more below.
Hair Salons in Gastown
It’s true. There are many good looking people hanging out and living in Gastown. Why? Because this neighborhood has so many great hair salons that focus on trendy, well-styled cuts for both men and women. This week, the the Gastown Blog team checked out all the salons in the neighborhood. From the true barber style shop, to the the upscale, we’ve listed them here.
Drawings by Kananginak Pootoogook
The 2010 Winter Olympics was one of the proudest moments in Canadian history. People were united regardless of age, race, or ethnicity, to stand together in celebration of our remarkable athletes. If there’s one thing we can learn, Canada is a vast nation, rich with cultural diversity.
Canada’s Arctic Sports
If you haven’t noticed yet, there are a number of free pavilions and hospitality houses set-up around Vancouver during the Winter Olympics. It’s pretty cool since you get to enjoy live performances, sample regional cuisine and much more all for free! Canada’s Northern House is just one of those many exciting venues.The Gastown Blog caught up with the people from Canada’s Northern House as they were showing off their Arctic Sports in front of Hill’s Native Art.
Canada squeaks a win vs Switzerland
It was too close for comfort for many Canadians, as Team Canada pulls a win over Switzerland in Men’s Hockey. 3-2 OT was the final score, but for Team Canada needs to have a better effort. Here’s what some people had to say.
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