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Stanley Park Totem Poles
Collection of First Nations totem poles in Vancouver's Stanley Park, one of the most visited attractions in British Columbia.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Chinatown
British Columbia, Canada · North America
About Chinatown
Chinatown works well as a base: 45km from Sea-to-Sky Highway (BC-99).
Chinatown is a town located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 24,000, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Chinatown sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Vancouver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chinatown to your route.
About Chinatown
The Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver (CCC; Chinese: 大溫哥華中華文化中心) is a non-profit, charitable Chinese Canadian organization. The organization was founded in 1973 with the initial administration and education complex opening in 1980.
The headquarters of the Chinese Cultural Centre is located in Chinatown,Read more
Vancouver, British Columbia. The building serves as a community centre, museum, and archives facility.
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Where is Chinatown located?
Chinatown is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 49.2800 latitude, -123.1056 longitude.
What is the population of Chinatown?
Chinatown has a population of approximately 24,000 people, making it a town in Canada.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 24,000
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- British Columbia
- Timezone
- America/Vancouver
- Coordinates
- 49.2800, -123.1056
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CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.
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Worth the detour from Chinatown
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Vancouver Aquarium
Canada's largest aquarium in Stanley Park dedicated to the conservation of aquatic life in the Pacific Northwest.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Lions Gate Bridge
Vancouver's iconic 1938 suspension bridge spanning the First Narrows from Stanley Park to the North Shore, gateway to the Sea-to-Sky Highway with mountain and harbour views from its green towers.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Capilano Suspension Bridge
A 137 m footbridge swaying 70 m above the Capilano River in North Vancouver, with treetop walkways and a granite cliffwalk: one of BC's most visited attractions since 1889.
7 km · about 15 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Sea-to-Sky Highway
Stunning coastal and mountain highway from Vancouver to Whistler
36 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Sea to Sky Gondola
Gondola beside the Sea-to-Sky Highway near Squamish, rising 885 m above Howe Sound to a summit lodge, suspension bridge and sweeping viewpoints over fjord, forest and the Stawamus Chief.
44 km · about 50 min drive
waterfall
Shannon Falls
British Columbia's third-highest waterfall, immediately beside the Sea to Sky Highway near Squamish with a roadside car park.
44 km · about 50 min drive
famous road
Sea-to-Sky Highway (BC-99)
From Vancouver's Howe Sound to Whistler, rebuilt for the 2010 Olympics, with fjord views the whole way.
45 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Chinatown
- Right hereLions Gate BridgeVancouver's iconic 1938 suspension bridge spanning the First Narrows from Stanley Park to the North Shore, gateway to the Sea-to-Sky Highway with mountain and harbour views from its green towers.
- Right hereCapilano Suspension BridgeA 137 m footbridge swaying 70 m above the Capilano River in North Vancouver, with treetop walkways and a granite cliffwalk: one of BC's most visited attractions since 1889.
- 36 kmSea-to-Sky HighwayStunning coastal and mountain highway from Vancouver to Whistler
- 44 kmSea to Sky GondolaGondola beside the Sea-to-Sky Highway near Squamish, rising 885 m above Howe Sound to a summit lodge, suspension bridge and sweeping viewpoints over fjord, forest and the Stawamus Chief.
- 45 kmSea-to-Sky Highway (BC-99)From Vancouver's Howe Sound to Whistler, rebuilt for the 2010 Olympics, with fjord views the whole way.
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