Musicians playing instruments on Water St outside of a restaurant in Gastown

Gastown public spaces

We are investing in Gastown to repair aging streets and sidewalks and are also taking steps to make its unique streets, laneways, and public spaces more:

  • Vibrant
  • Clean
  • Safe
  • People-friendly

What's happeningRoad closure for Gastown Grand Prix: July 8 to 11, 2025

The Grand Prix is returning to Gastown on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. 

Public space enhancements removal: July 8, 10, and 11

To support the Grand Prix, the public space enhancements on Water Street will be temporarily removed and reinstalled before and after the event.

Traffic closures: 7am, July 8, to end of day July 11

This work will require traffic closures on Water Street and Powell Street, west of Columbia Street, including a full closure from Cambie to Richards/Cordova streets.

Local traffic access: July 8 to 11

The remainder of Water Street will be local traffic only, when possible:

  • Local access will be maintained across Water Street at Abbott Street and Cambie Street.
  • Westbound Cordova Street will remain open to access the area.
  • Local businesses, sidewalks, and pedestrian access will remain open. 

Water Street closure: July 9

Water Street will be closed from 12pm to 12am for the Grand Prix race event. 

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Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to welcoming visitors to the Grand Prix event.

What we're doing

2025 Gastown Summer Pilot

We’re temporarily turning Water Street into a vibrant, people-friendly pedestrian zone.

Gastown Public Spaces Plan

We’re working with the local Nations to create a plan for the future of public spaces in Gastown.

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