Vancouver’s Chinatown was established in the 1890s and it is considered to be one of the largest historic Chinatowns in North America. In fact, it’s second only to San Francisco in land-size and third in population after San Francisco and New York. The area is located along Pender, Main and Keefer Streets, between Gastown, Downtown Eastside and Strathcona. Probably the most famous attraction of the area is the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. The beautiful, tranquil garden was built to maintain and enhance a bridge of understanding between Chinese and Western cultures. You can sit and relax on the benches while enjoying the colorful flowers and the lush grassy areas, or explore the historical artefacts displayed on-site. The Millenium Gate, the grand entrance is also something not to be missed when entering Chinatown. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the world’s narrowest building is also in the area, as the Sam Kee Building is only six feet wide. You can also visit the Jimi Hendrix Shrine, the place where Jimi’s grandmother used to work and the musician visited many times. Of course there are plenty of shops and restaurants where both locals and visitors can buy Chinese goods and enjoy the Chinese kitchen. A dedicated site where you can find both is International Village. If you’re around the right time, the annual Chinese New Year Parade is also a must experience.

Fitness near Chinatown

The number of gyms offering a wide variety of fitness facilities and classes and the number of signed up members in Vancouver are both increasing in recent years. Due to that, travelers can easily find gyms in Vancouver offering flexible entry solutions such as day passes or one-off workouts. With the TrainAway app you can search for and get access to such gyms without any hassle. An amazing gym near Chinatown is Steve Nash Sports Club – Downtown.

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