Gallery and Restaurant Hop | Commercial Street

Commercial Street in the Kensington Cedar-Cottage area, is becoming a hot spot for contemporary art galleries in Vancouver. Come meet the gallerists behind two of these galleries and learn about the super interesting local and international artists they nurture and support.

In this tour, we will be discovering the burgeoning arts culture in the Kensington Cedar-Cottage area and enjoy delicious food and drinks on South Commercial Drive.

We will visit:
-Equinox Gallery
-Howard 495’s brand new location
-Jamjar Canteen

Your ticket includes:
-A guided gallery hop by a local art expert
-A guided visit of Equinox Gallery’s newest exhibits by the gallerists at Equinox
-A guided visit of Howard 495’s newest exhibit by the artist.
-A complimentary bus ticket to arrive to Jamjar Canteen from Howard 495
-Complimentary appetizers and drinks at JamJar Canteen as part of our traditional art mingle!
-A memorable time to give all of your friends FOMO and get you hooked on art!

Our tours help you:
-Learn about contemporary art
-Learn how to appreciate and talk about art
-Meet curators, artists and gallerists
-Discover a new face of Vancouver
-Make new friendships over art, drinks and food

This is a walking tour led by an art mediator who will introduce you to Vancouver’s art scene, give you context about the exhibitions on view and help you understand the artworks on view.

Please note that this is a walking tour. Our third stop (Jamjar Canteen) is a direct 4 min drive North on Commercial Street from our second gallery. Your ticket includes a complimentary ticket for a bus ride to the third location. Due to the limited capacity and event nature, tickets are non-refundable but are transferable to other people you know.