Architectural Walking Tour – Chinatown (Victoria, B.C.)

Through its summer walking tour program, the AIBC offers stunning architectural perspectives of three Victoria neighbourhoods. For locals and tourists alike, these fun tours are a unique and engaging way to learn more about the history of the city. Book  your tour at aibc.ca/tours.

Explore public plazas and back alleys from Yates Street to Waddington Alley and Johnson Street, the heart of Old Town. Inspect surrounding examples of circa-1880’s architecture, Market Square and Fan Tan Alley. Learn about the cultural, social and architectural history of Canada’s oldest Chinatown, and discover the gems found along Douglas Street, including the Hudson’s Bay Company Store, City Hall and Centennial Square.

Meet your AIBC tour guide: outside the Tourism Victoria Visitors Centre, 812 Wharf St. (At the corner of Wharf St. and Government St.)