Explore Victoria Chinatown on a 90-Minute Walk
Walk Victoria’s historic Chinatown with an expert guide
Duration
90 Minutes
Highlights
Explore Canada’s oldest Chinatown on a 90-minute guided walk that blends contemporary culture with local history. Stroll main streets and step into Fan Tan Alley as your guide shares stories, symbolism, and architecture.
- Follow the routes of gold miners, merchants, labourers, and revolutionaries
- Walk through Fan Tan Alley and learn how fan tan was played
- Discover why Victoria’s Chinatown grew to be the country’s largest
- Learn the history behind opium dens, secret societies, and hidden tunnels
- Understand the discriminatory laws Chinese residents faced and efforts to repeal them
Things to know
Meet your guide 15 minutes early at the Bright Pearl Statue at 1689 Government Street. Tickets must be purchased online.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund if you cancel up to 2 hours prior to tour departure. Full refund in case of operator cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances or changes in public health restrictions. No-shows will be charged the full price.
FAQs
Yes. The walk runs rain or shine and isn’t canceled because of precipitation. Dress for the weather.
You must purchase tickets online.
Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start time.
Meeting details
1689 Government St Victoria, BC V8W 0A1 Canada