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.
July 15, 2024
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