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Chinatown and the Dragon Gate

Historic neighbourhood·Chinatown

Grant Avenue through the Dragon Gate

About Chinatown and the Dragon Gate

Walk through the Dragon Gate at Grant Avenue and Bush Street and you are in Chinatown, one of the oldest Chinatowns in North America. Grant Avenue is lined with shops and lanterns; turn off onto Waverly Place and Ross Alley for the quieter, older lanes.

Why it's on our list

  • The Dragon Gate
  • Grant Avenue
  • Waverly Place

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Chinatown and the Dragon Gate before you go.

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