Victoria Chinatown
Victoria, Canada
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- Tourist attraction in Victoria, British Columbia
Visitor information
- Address: 500 Fisgard St, Victoria, BC V8W 1R4, Canada
- Official website: http://chinatown.library.uvic.ca/
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Is Chinatown in Victoria worth visiting?
Taking up only a couple of streets on the edge of downtown Victoria, it's worth walking through and exploring the rich history of Chinatown. The narrow brick alleys are filled with colours that brighten any day. Within a 30-minute walk, you'll be enriched by the 100-year history and surprised by the area's dark past.
What is Fan Tan Alley famous for?
The alley became known for gambling and got its Fan Tan name from the board game of the same name during the 1910s. Police raids on the illegal gambling clubs and declining visitors led to the closure of the gambling clubs in the 1950s and 60s.
Does Victoria, BC have a Chinatown?
Located 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.