Gastown hasn't been this hot since the great fire of 1886. With a plethora of hip retailers, nightclubs, and high-tech businesses, the historic Vancouver neighbourhood has come a long way from the doldrums of the 1980s and 1990s. It's also become one of the premier destinations for beverages.
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