Film Venue Spotlight: Chinatown

Celebrities stalk the bustling streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown, which is packed with apothecary stores, piled-high fresh produce stands and quirky one-off shops. Roam Gore Avenue, Keefer Street and East Georgia Street to spot Vanessa’s apartment (Deadpool), Marquard’s Café (Fringe) and London Pub (Bar Lori in Fifty Shades Darker). Visit Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden and, as you wander among the tranquil paths, you’ll see familiar scenery depicted in The Flash, Travelers, Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow and other shows frequently filmed in Vancouver.

If you’re hungry after all that exploring, stop in at award-winning Bao Bei and taste for yourself why Blake Lively Instagrammed a selfie there tagged “Best Meal in Canada”. If you want to learn about the history of the area, you won’t want to miss Historical Chinatown Tours, which dives deep into the rich cultural tapestry of this National Historic Site.