Gastown's Water Street reopens in Vancouver as a pedestrian-only zone, featuring Indigenous artwork and tributes.

Gastown, a historic Vancouver neighbourhood, has reopened with a pedestrian-only layout, honoring its Indigenous history. The Squamish Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation joined the City of Vancouver in reopening Water Street on July 4, initiating a pedestrianized pilot. The area's makeover includes Indigenous artwork, storytelling boards, and signs that pay tribute to the local culture and history.