Fantan Alley Victoria BC

Fantan Alley is part of Chinatown in Victoria B.C. It is the narrowest street in North America, 35 inches wide at its narrowest point. About 0.2 miles from Victoria’s harbor. It was named Fantan Alley after a Chinese gambling game called Fan-Tan. Sailors used to run uphill to Fantan Alley when on shore leave, thirsty for alcohol, gambling, sex and the opium dens. Today it is full of unique stores, art galleries, restaurants and even chocolate shops.

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