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The Chinatown in Victoria, British Columbia is the oldest Chinatown in Canada and the second oldest in North America after San Francisco. Victoria's Chinatown had its beginnings in the mid-nineteenth century in the mass influx of miners from California to what is now British Columbia in 1858.
Nov 29, 2023 · Chinatown in Victoria, BC, is a historic neighbourhood that was established in the mid-19th century by Chinese immigrants who came to Canada to work in the gold mines and railroads. It is the second oldest Chinatown in North America.
May 17, 2024 · Experience the rich history and local flavours of the city by taking a tour of its historic areas. Victoria boasts one of the oldest Chinatown sections in North America, and the tour covers some of the city’s oldest parts, including the Victoria Public Market, Chinatown, Fan Tan Alley, and Emporium Dragon Alley. Parking:
Victoria’s revitalized Chinatown is a popular area for tourists as well as for the artistic community. The focus is the 500-600 block of Fisgard Street, including famously narrow Fan Tan Alley, the old Chinese School and a small selection of historic buildings and Chinese businesses.
There’s plenty to see in the area, including Canada’s narrowest street, window displays of Hong Kong–style roast meats, and a museum retracing the journey of Victoria’s first Chinese immigrants. Here’s where to eat, shop, and see the sights on your visit to Victoria’s Chinatown.
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Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site. 1,080 reviews. #30 of 164 things to do in Victoria. Neighborhoods. Write a review. About. Canada's oldest Chinatown is characterized by narrow, winding streets and lots of little shops and restaurants. Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Victoria’s Chinatown is one of the oldest in North America. Construction within the city began in the 1800s when miners arrived in British Columbia in search of gold. Chinese immigrants came to the area, and many began building what they could at the time.
