What a fascinating world you’ll find as you enter Vancouver’s amazing Chinatown!  As the largest Chinatown in Canada, this neighbourhood is alive with a myriad of sights and sounds of the Far East.  Step into the world of the largest ethnic minority in Vancouver and explore colorful shops boasting a variety of unique items, including Chinese clothing, baskets, and linens; martial arts equipment; exquisite antiques, stationery, and artwork; and fascinating Chinese herbs.

When it’s time to eat, you’ll find the choices are staggering.  From traditional Chinese cuisine to Asian Fusion, the restaurants in Chinatown are top-notch. 

Don’t forget to stop at one of the neighbourhood’s many bakeries or spend some time at the Fresh Market, where you can buy fish, meat, produce, and other items to create your own sumptuous meal.

To learn more about the life of the Chinese in Vancouver, head to the Chinese Cultural Center and Museum for a lesson about Chinese immigration to North America.  Also make a stop at the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden and enjoy peace and tranquility amidst a beautiful floral setting.