Chinatown Historical Walks

Follow in the footsteps of gold miners, merchants, labourers and revolutionaries as we wend our way along Chinatown’s main streets and then weave into Fan Tan Alley (the city’s most infamous thoroughfare).

Find out why Victoria has Canada’s oldest Chinatown, once the country’s largest. Discover how to play fan tan (once a popular gambling game) in famous Fan Tan Alley. Symbolism, architecture, and history are highlighted and the truth is revealed about opium dens, secret societies, and hidden tunnels. Learn about the discriminatory laws that once oppressed the Chinese and about the long but successful struggle to repeal them.

Duration: 90 Minutes

Location: 1689 Government Street (statue of Sun Yat-Sen)

Why we love it

Learn Chinatown’s rich history from some of Victoria’s best storytellers
Discover Victoria’s link to famous revolutionary leaders
Refuel with a popular Chinese treat!

What’s included

Chinatown Historical Walks Tour
All applicable taxes

Mar 2 – Dec 31: Saturdays at 10:30am
All Chinatown Walks start in front of the Statue of Sun Yat-Sen, located in the plaza across the street from the Gate of Harmonious Interest. 1689 Government Street is the closest street address.

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