4:00pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time

Explore the impact organizations and social enterprises that make the DTES the beating heart of social change in Vancouver, with CCEDNet member Groundswell - Grassroots Economic Alternatives Society & local community economic development strategist Wes Regan.

The stops on this tour are not your typical storefront enterprises: these highly visible but mysterious operations are employing innovative uses of space for unexpected social purpose, programming, impact, and placemaking that is much deeper than appears at a glance.

Occupying a mix of private and public space, whether it’s local food serving local housing food programs, creating low barrier jobs, or providing a service to local businesses diverting waste from our regional landfills, the projects have deep, intensive uses, yet we often pass by without realizing the full scope of what is going on.  Come and explore!

Get your tickets for this DTES Social Impact Walking Tour

This tour is part of a series of walking tours (others on July 14 and July 21) exploring this unique social and economic ecosystem and sharing what Groundswell has learned from neighbours, partners, and alumni that make this neighbourhood a hub for innovative social action.  Come and get to know the people and places that help make up the beating heart of Vancouver’s social economy.

Learn more about the tour guide, where the tour will visit, and more!