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A cultural oasis with a rich history

Vancouver's Chinatown has thrived since 1885, standing out among the city’s neighbourhoods for its vibrant colours, dynamic cuisine, and rich history and culture.

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3rd largest

Chinatown in North America

Initially, the Chinese community arrived to work in mines and on the Trans-Canada railway. Centered in the heart of downtown, this historic area is eight blocks East-West (Taylor Street to Gore Avenue) and 5 blocks North-South (Union to Pender).

In 2011, Vancouver’s Chinatown was designated an official National Historic Site of Canada.

Group of railroad workers in early 20th century clothing standing and sitting on train tracks with railcars in the background.

View through a circular window of a traditional Chinese garden with a pond, pavilion, red lanterns, and people walking on a path.

Two people in red jackets stand in front of a shop window displaying hanging roasted ducks and meats with Chinese signs.

Traditional Asian wooden building with hanging lanterns next to a garden with trees and rocks.

Person smiling and walking near a traditional Chinese archway in a Chinatown district, carrying a tote bag that says I LOVE CHINATOWN.

Chinatown is a blend of the traditional and the contemporary, where Asian specialty stores and dim sum restaurants coexist with modern boutiques. Sidewalks are lined with an array of goods, from herbal medicines to silk garments. The area, particularly along Pender between Columbia and Main streets, is experiencing a renaissance, with young entrepreneurs injecting new energy into this historic locale.