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Historic Gastown

by Murissa Shalapata -

Bar hop through Historic Gastown. Whether you're in the mood for a martini or some locally brewed beers, you'll find it in Gastown. The neighbourhood is the oldest in the city and was established when Canada first became a nation in 1867. Maneuver your way towards the downtown core from the popular Pourhouse ... [read more]

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