Retail Spaces for Lease in Gastown

Vancouver Retail for Lease - Downtown Vancouver

This is a rare chance for a new fashion or home décor brand to join the heavy-hitters of Gastown. You’ll be in great company, sharing the block with F as in Frank Vintage Clothing, Old Faithful Shop, Nettle’s Tale, Rowan Sky, and The Block. Just across the street are hotspots like Timbertrain Coffee, Colourbox Hairdressing, and Dutil Denim. Only steps from Waterfront Station with easy access to Seabus, Skytrain, Canada Line, and West Coast Express, plus plenty of public parking nearby for customers. Tap into student population of SFU Harbour Centre and Vancouver Film School while being at the center of Gastown’s vibrant tourist triangle: Gastown, Crosstown, and Stadium District. A new DTES police station at Woodward’s is adding even more safety and community presence to the area.

Date on Market:

2025-04-25

Vancouver Retail for Lease - Downtown Vancouver

This property is located on the south side of Hastings Street, between Richards and Homer Streets, in the Stadium District of Downtown Vancouver. Just steps from Harbour Centre and a block from Gastown, it sits at the core of Vancouver’s famous tourist triangle, encompassing the Steam Clock, Harbour Centre, and Woodward’s Development. With heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic, this prime location offers outstanding visibility and access, making it an ideal choice for retail ventures.

Date on Market:

2025-02-11

Vancouver Retail for Lease - Downtown Vancouver

332 Water Street is located in Le Magasin, a stunning, fully restored character building nestled in the heart of historic Gastown. Gastown is an internationally-renowned heritage zone, both a bustling tourist destination and a trendy gathering place for locals. Characterized by cobblestone streets, brick and timber heritage buildings, and abundant historical charm, the district houses a thriving fashion scene, various upscale home décor boutiques, several independent art galleries, and some of the best culinary fare and busiest gastro pubs in Vancouver. Numerous acclaimed restaurants, including L’Abattoir, Water St. Café, and Pidgin, as well as a thriving retail market including COS by H&M, Roden Gray, Herschel Supply Co., Oak + Fort, and Inform Interiors, have established Gastown as one of the most stylish neighborhoods in the world. Features • Located in a high foot and vehicle traffic area, surrounded by numerous boutique retailers, popular cafés, and lounges • Rare character retail spaces in the heart of Gastown • Beautifully restored building just steps from the iconic Steam Clock • Just minutes to Waterfront Station with several private parkades nearby • Unique entrances allow building access from both Water Street and West Cordova Street

Date on Market:

2025-02-26

Vancouver Retail for Lease - Downtown Vancouver

Welcome to Gastown. Recognized as Vancouver's cultural epicenter, offers a compelling mix of historical charm and modern innovation, Gastown makes an attractive target for investment. The distinct cobblestone streets are lined with heritage buildings and new developments, presenting opportunities for appreciation due to high demand for adaptive reuse in urban areas. Serving as a hub for creativity, Gastown boasts design studios, fashion boutiques, unique art galleries, and vibrant nightlife with its speakeasy bars and music venues. Its diverse culinary scene, featuring some of the city's finest dining, not only enhances the local lifestyle but also signifies robust economic activity, indicating potential for strong returns. With its blend of grit and glamour, Gastown supports varied investment strategies. Its ongoing transformation and global appeal ensure a dynamic market, while its strong cultural underpinnings provide a fertile ground for sustainable investment.

Date on Market:

2025-02-21

Vancouver Retail for Lease - Downtown Vancouver

Set in the heart of Gastown’s historic streetscape, this prime retail space offers a rare opportunity to join one of Vancouver’s most vibrant fashion and lifestyle destinations. Surrounded by well-known neighbors such as Old Faithful, Nettle’s Tale Swimwear, Rowan Sky, and The Block, it sits just steps from Timbertrain Coffee and Dutil Denim. With a Walk Score of 97 and Transit Score of 100, Waterfront Station only minutes away, and ample parking nearby, this location places your brand at the center of the city’s iconic tourist triangle — the Gastown Steam Clock, Harbour Centre, and Woodward’s Development.

Date on Market:

2025-10-27

Vancouver Retail for Lease - Downtown Vancouver

Gastown is an internationally-renowned heritage zone, both a bustling tourist destination and a trendy gathering place for locals. Characterized by cobblestone streets, brick and timber heritage buildings and abundant historical charm, the high-traffic neighbourhood houses many of the city’s hottest restaurants and retail stores. Gastown has also become home to numerous design studios, technological and software companies, and leading architectural firms. Popular venues in the area include L’Abattoir, Local Restaurant, Café Kitsuné, and Pourhouse Restaurant. The location is served by several transit routes and is in close proximity to the SeaBus terminal, Waterfront SkyTrain Station, the West Coast Express and several public parkades.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

2025-10-16

Vancouver Office/Retail for Lease - Downtown Vancouver

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2025-07-02

Vancouver Retail for Lease - Downtown Vancouver

Gastown is an internationally-renowned heritage zone, both a bustling tourist destination and a trendy gathering place for locals. Characterized by cobblestone streets, brick and timber heritage buildings and abundant historical charm, the high-traffic neighbourhood houses many of the city’s hottest restaurants and retail stores. Gastown has also become home to numerous design studios, technological and software companies, and leading architectural firms. Popular venues in the area include L’Abattoir, Tacofino, Twisted Fork Bistro, and LOCAL Gastown. The location is served by several transit routes and is in close proximity to the SeaBus terminal, Waterfront SkyTrain Station, the West Coast Express and several public parkades.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

2023-07-27

Vancouver Retail for Lease - Downtown Vancouver

Shell space ready for improvements. frontage on Cordova Street and entrance from Blood Alley next to the exciting new Westbank project. 400 Amp power. Seismic upgrades. Fully sprinklered. TI Allowance negotiable.

Property Type:

Specialty

Date on Market:

2022-12-14

Vancouver Office, Retail for Lease - Downtown Vancouver

Affordable brick and beam open plan office improved with glass partitions, kitchen, HVAC, large windows with street and city views. CAM includes utilities.

Date on Market:

2025-09-11

Vancouver Retail for Lease - City of Vancouver Non Core

Located at the highly visible and high-traffic intersection of Main Street and Powell Street, 209 Main Street offers exceptional exposure in the heart of Vancouver’s vibrant downtown corridor. This property benefits from a strategic location with easy access to a wide array of amenities, including trendy restaurants, shops, and services. 209 Main Street is a short 13-minute walk from the Expo Line’s Stadium-Chinatown Station, providing convenient access to public transit and seamless connectivity throughout the city. This unique position places the property in the midst of growing residential and commercial developments, ensuring long-term potential for business growth and customer foot traffic. With its prime location, this property offers an excellent opportunity for retail, office, or mixed-use businesses looking to tap into one of Vancouver’s most bustling and rapidly evolving neighborhoods.

Property Type:

Multifamily

Date on Market:

2024-12-05

Vancouver Retail for Lease - Downtown Vancouver

Located in Vancouver’s vibrant Crosstown/Gastown district, this character space is steps from the Central Business District and surrounded by transformative developments like Woodward’s, Westbank’s Blood Alley, and the future Cohen Block. The neighborhood is a high-traffic hub for top restaurants, design studios, high-end retailers, and galleries, with hotspots such as Prado Coffee, Nemesis, Nuba, and Water St. Café just steps away. Well-served by transit, including SkyTrain, Sea Bus, and the West Coast Express, plus ample public parking, the location offers both convenience and accessibility.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

2025-03-24

Vancouver Retail for Lease - Downtown Vancouver

Gastown is an internationally renowned heritage zone and is both a bustling tourist destination and a trendy gathering place for locals. Characterized by cobblestone streets, brick and timber heritage buildings and abundant historical charm, the high-traffic neighbourhood houses many of the city’s hottest restaurants, retail stores, and is home to numerous design studios, technology and software companies, and leading architectural firms. 105 W Cordova Street is just steps from Maison Kitsuné, The Lamplighter Public House, Water Street Café and many others. The area is served by several transit routes such as the SeaBus terminal, Waterfront SkyTrain Station, and the West Coast Express all just a block West, with several public parkades within a minute’s walk.

Date on Market:

2024-04-11

Vancouver Retail for Lease - Downtown Vancouver

The Landing is conveniently located only steps away from Waterfront Station - the major transit hub of the City, providing access to all nodes of Metro Vancouver via the SeaBus, SkyTrain, Canada Line or West Coast Express. The Landing, one of Vancouver’s first “skyscrapers” once served as one of the largest warehouses in Vancouver devoted to produce serving gold rush miners. In 1988, The Landing was meticulously retrofit to include office, retail and restaurant. Today, The Landing is one of the cities most revered heritage buildings, an iconic Vancouver landmark. The Landing is conveniently located only steps away from Waterfront Station - the major transit hub of the City, providing access to all nodes of Metro Vancouver via the SeaBus, SkyTrain, Canada Line or West Coast Express.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

2021-06-04

Vancouver Retail for Lease - Downtown Vancouver

The historic Anchor Hotel at 99 Powell Street presents multiple exceptional, flagship leasing opportunities in the latest heritage redevelopment, located in the heart of Gastown. Years of meticulous planning and thoughtful design have resulted in a complete modernization of a character brick and masonry heritage asset, which includes the vertical addition of two floor to ceiling glass levels, a brand new passenger elevator, all upgraded building systems including new electrical service, state of the art mechanical and HVAC systems, with commercial retail units designed for food operators in mind. Each premise will be delivered with access to dedicated commercial vent shafts for commercial kitchens, grease-traps, new plumbing throughout, code-conforming washrooms, and municipal approvals for food primary establishments in place. This incredible opportunity offers multiple demising options ranging from 437 SF - 9,319 SF (Approx.). Additionally, there are three exceptional frontages along Powell Street, Alexander Street and Columbia Street, generous outdoor patio opportunities, character arched windows along Alexander Street and Columbia Street, an integrated folding door system on Powell Street. The Anchor delivers premier food primary/ potential liquor primary/ retail / showroom spaces in Vancouver’s original entertainment, tech and tourist district, Gastown. Note: All photos show potential improvements. For illustrative purposes only

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

2025-10-07