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Historical Chinatown Walking Tour

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Savor the sights, sounds and stories of Canada's oldest Chinatown on this 90-minute walking tour. Follow in the footsteps of gold miners, merchants, laborers and revolutionaries as you weave your way along Chinatown’s main streets and then into Fan Tan Alley (the city’s most infamous thoroughfare).
  • Local guide
  • If visiting the Tam Kung Temple, an optional donation of $1/person is recommended
  • Gratuities
Departure Point

1681 Government St, Victoria, BC V8W 0A1, Canada We meet in front of the Bright Pearl Statue (big metal ball) near the corner of Fisgard and Government Streets in the heart of Chinatown.

  • Chinatown, Victoria, Canada
    Victoria was the supply center for the gold rush and grew to become British Columbia’s largest city before the birth of Vancouver in the 1880's. Victoria’s Chinatown was the home base for thousands of Chinese. Some established their own stores, restaurants, laundries and farms. In the city, some worked as gardeners, servants and cooks in the homes of non-Chinese. Outside the city, many worked for others in the gold fields, coal mines, logging camps and fish canneries. For many years, Victoria had the largest Chinese population in Canada. Today, its Chinese population is small in comparison to other cities, but Victoria will always have the distinction of being home to Canada’s oldest Chinatown.
    90 minutes
  • 636 Fisgard St, Victoria, BC V8W 1R6, Canada
    The Chinese Public School is Victoria's most intriguing building. Learn about why it was built and why there is much more to its ornate architecture than meets the eye.
  • Fan Tan Alley, Victoria, Canada
    Fan Tan Alley is undoubtedly the most famous place in Chinatown, if not in all of Victoria. Many former gambling dens still exist in Fan Tan Alley. A demonstration of how to play fan tan  may be included in your tour.
    20 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • No health restrictions
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Millertime2013
24 Apr 2023
I had organized this tour for our CFUW Saanich Peninsula Learn and Lunch monthly excursion. 11 of us had a great experience. Chris Adams is so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the history of Chinatown and having travelled extensively himself, having a university degree in history, he is able to weave in a lot of storytelling that was fascinating to learn about. His knowledge of geopolitical history added so much to the experience and all of us had a great time. After the tour we enjoyed Dim Sum at Don Mee's restaurant.
ashley71896
20 Feb 2023
I loved the Chinatown walking tour with John! He was super knowledgeable, and we really got to see a lot and learn a lot. Even though it was a little rainy, it was totally worth it!
doodle1974
07 Aug 2022
John Adams is such an amazing guide - he has so many stories, and so much history stored in his memory - it is fascinating to listen to him. Our group was ages 11-59 and all were captivated by his stories.
This tour in British Columbia is organized by Walking Tours by Discover the Past

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