Fact File: Chinatowns - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.


by Robert Tompkins, Aug 29, 2001 | Destinations: China / Guangzhou

Asia West in Richmond is bounded by No. 3 Road to the west, Garden City Road to the east, Alderbridge Way to the south and Sea Island to the north.

Mall Chinatowns

The six "Mall Chinatowns" are as follows:

President Plaza 8181 Cambie Road
Yaohan Centre 3700 No. 3 Road
Parker Place 4380 No. 3 Road
Central Square 4231 Hazelbridge Way
Aberdeen Centre 4151 Hazelbridge Way
Fairchild Square 4400 Hazelbridge Way

Tourism Richmond

#250-8260 Granville Ave.
Richmond, British Columbia
V6Y 1P3 Canada
Phone: 604.821.5474
Fax: 604.821.5475
Web site: www.tourismrichmond.com

Vancouver Tourist Information Centre

Plaza Level, 200 Burrard Street, Vancouver
Phone:604.683.2000
Fax: 604.682.6839

Tourism Vancouver

The Greater Vancouver Convention and Visitors' Bureau
200 Burrard Street, Suite 210
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 3L6 Canada
Phone: 604.682.2222
Fax: 604.682.1717
Web site: www.tourismvancouver.com

Westin Grand Vancouver

433 Robson Street
Vancouver
Phone: 604.602.1999
Fax: 604.647.2500
Toll free (US and Canada) 1.800.680.9393
Website: www.westingrandvancouver.com

The Westin Grand Hotel is within walking distance of many of Vancouver's popular attractions and only a $5 taxi fare to most others.

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is located at
578 Carrall Street
Phone: 604.662.3207
Fax: 604.682.4008
Email: sunyatsen@telus.net

Chinese Cultural Centre

The Chinese Cultural Centre at 50 East Pender Street (phone: 604.687.7993) conducts guided walking tours during the summer months. They also provide free maps of Chinatown for self-guided tours.