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‘I thought the DTES was broken. I was wrong.’

By Aryan Chambyal, Megaphone Magazine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

“Gastown has beautiful Victorian buildings with chic eateries and souvenir stores. Don’t wander into the Downtown Eastside though. It’s dangerous and full of druggies.”

I came across this Reddit comment while looking for sightseeing spots in Vancouver. It was my introduction to the Downtown Eastside (DTES).

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