Chinatown, Victoria - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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.
Chinatown Victoria - How To Spend An Hour In Canadas Oldest
WEBAug 7, 2024 · Located on Fisgard Street on the edge of downtown Victoria, Chinatown is a bustling and vibrant community full of colour and life. Visitors can explore the many shops and restaurants and take in the sights and sounds of the culture.
Chinatown Victoria: A Complete Guide for Visitors
WEBNov 29, 2023 · Get ready to dive headfirst into the vibrant history of Canada’s oldest Chinatown, right here in Victoria. Join your super-knowledgeable local guide on this awesome walking tour, where you’ll wander the lively streets and hidden alleys of this historic neighbourhood.
A Guide to Victoria’s Chinatown - Vancouver Island View
WEBNov 8, 2023 · Victoria's Chinatown is the oldest and most intact in Canada and represents an important part of Chinese Canadians' complex history and heritage. The district was designated a National Historic Site in 1995.
Victoria’s Chinatown - Victoria's Best Places
WEBVictoria’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 …
A Guide to the Chinatown in Victoria, British Columbia - AFAR
WEBDec 30, 2022 · 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.
CHINATOWN - Visitor In Victoria
WEBVictoria’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.
Victoria Chinatown - The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBMar 11, 2022 · Victoria’s Chinatown was Canada’s largest for 50 years before it was overtaken by Vancouver’s Chinatown in the 1910s. At that time, Victoria’s Chinatown covered six city blocks and housed most of Victoria’s over 3,000 Chinese residents.
Exploring Victoria's Chinatown | Super, Natural BC
WEBVictoria‘s Chinatown is a testament to the resiliency of the culture and traditions brought to Canada by Chinese immigrants more than 150 years ago. These days, Chinatown proudly stands out in the downtown landscape of BC’s capital.
Welcome to Chinatown | Victoria's Chinatown
WEBLocated on Vancouver Island on the west coast of British Columbia, Victoria’s Chinatown is the oldest in Canada, and one of the oldest in North America. Enter our website to find out about the historical origins, community development, and changing geography of Victoria’s Chinatown.