The Chinese Canadian Museum in Victoria 🏟🔧

Nestled within Victoria's Chinatown, the Chinese Canadian Museum is located on Fan Tan Alley—one of the narrowest alleys in North America, measuring just 0.9 meters at its slimmest point! 🚶‍♂️🌆 This alleyway preserves the early history of Chinatown, once a hub for gambling and illicit activities. Today, it's lined with charming boutiques, specialty gift shops, art galleries, cozy cafes, and small eateries. 🎨🛍️☕ The museum itself isn't large—spanning less than 200 square meters, slightly bigger than an average storefront—but it's a must-visit. 🏛️✨ The curator, a former Victoria city councillor, collaborated with a second-generation Canadian immigrant to bring this museum to life. It showcases the experiences of Canada's first-generation Chinese immigrants, from the Gold Rush era to building the Pacific Railway, enduring the Chinese Head Tax, the Chinese Exclusion Act, and ultimately, the Canadian government's apology. 💼🛤️💸📜 Victoria's Chinatown holds the distinction of being Canada's first and North America's second (after San Francisco's) Chinatown. 🇨🇦🇺🇸 #VictoriaChinatown #FanTanAlley #DONMEEDimSum 🥟🍵