Historical Chinatown Walking and Food Tour

The oldest Chinatown in Vancouver was set out when Chinese immigrants started to build wooden shacks. The Chinese community came to the country chasing gold and riches in the Fraser Canyon and Barkerville. Goldfields in the city drew more Chinese immigrants and more than 15,000 builders came and participated in the work of the Canadian Pacific Railway. As per records, by 1911, over 3000 Chinese immigrants came to the country and made a neighborhood in Victoria.

A historical Chinatown walking tour will teach that in 1995, Chinatown got the title ‘National Historic Site’. Today the neighbourhood is home to a diverse and distinctive mix of businesses. You will come across many shops selling souvenirs and narrow alleys housing off-beat shops, and yoga studios. Tradition and culture of the Chinese community can still be seen in the neighborhood in the form of special details like small shrines in restaurants, grocery stores stocked with durian and dragon fruit, Chinese architecture on streetlights, and special ingredients for Asian culinary.

A guided walking tour Chinatown will take you to have some hand-made varieties of Chinese noodles. You can try the Chinese-style brunch that comes with a variety of options on the dim sum menus. Choose a restaurant offering great views of Fisgard Street. Some restaurants offer cheap lunch combo plates that include big bowls of soup and BBQ pork.

The Chinatown Victoria walking tour will help you explore the quirky shops lining the lantern pathway of Fan Tan Alley. Find a vibrant collection of clothing, bags, and vinyl records made locally. The neighborhood is home to shops selling exclusive furniture, clothing, and tattoos.

Chinatown Victoria, BC houses only a small part of downtown Victoria, but it is worth visiting the city for its narrow alleys and colorful streets. Enhance your experience with Chinatown walking tours with an experienced guide.