List of Chinatowns in Canada

Here is a comprehensive list of Chinatowns in Canada, organized by province:

British Columbia

  • Vancouver – Canada’s largest Chinatown, centered on Pender Street
  • Victoria – Oldest Chinatown in Canada, established in the mid-1800s

Alberta

  • Calgary – Largest Chinatown in Alberta, spanning from 1 St E to 10 St W and from Bow River to 4 Ave SW
  • Edmonton – Combined Chinatown and Little Italy district in McCauley and Boyle Street neighborhoods
  • Lethbridge – Historic Chinatown remains on 2 Ave South near 4 Street South

Saskatchewan

  • Regina – Located on 11th Avenue between Broad Street and Winnipeg Street
  • Saskatoon – Historical Chinese settlement in the Riversdale district
  • Moose Jaw – Former Chinatown existed on River Street West

Manitoba

  • Winnipeg – Established in 1909, located on King Street between James and Higgins Avenues

Ontario

  • Toronto – Multiple locations:
    • Downtown Chinatown along Dundas Street West and Spadina Avenue
    • East Chinatown
  • Ottawa – Located along Somerset Street from Bay Street to Rochester Street
  • Windsor – Located in the West Side neighborhood

Quebec

  • Montreal – Located around De la Gauchetière Street
  • Quebec City – Former Chinatown on Côte d’Abraham (now largely dispersed)

Nova Scotia

  • Halifax – Emerging small Chinatown due to recent immigration initiatives
Important Note : Many historical Chinatowns across Canada face challenges including gentrification and urban development pressures . Some former Chinatowns have disappeared over time, such as those in Hamilton and Sudbury
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