A street sign for Fan Tan Alley in Chinatown, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.


Fan Tan Alley is an alley in Victoria, British Columbia's Chinatown. It runs south from Fisgard Avenue to Pandora Avenue in the block between Government Street and Store Street. It was originally a gambling district with restaurants, shops, and opium dens. Today it is a tourist destination with many small shops including a barber shop, art gallery, Chinese cafe, apartments and offices. It is the narrowest street in Canada. At its narrowest point it is only metres (35 in) wide. It was designated as a heritage property by the local government in 2001. The building on the western side is currently undergoing renovations and seismic upgrades. *** Description sourced from Wikipedia.


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Location: Fan Tan Alley, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Photo credit: © Felix Choo / Alamy / Afripics
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