Business Chief US+CAN Magazine October 2018 | Page 57

Within downtown Victoria , the oldest surviving Chinatown in the world , Fan Tan Alley , is renowned for its unique shops and restaurants . Once a popular gambling district , it has gained the title of the narrowest commercial street in North America at 0.9 meters wide ( at its narrowest ).
Additionally , Victoria ’ s 19th century shipping and fur trading businesses can be visited in Old Town , where visitors can stumble upon historic landmarks , become part of the city ’ s bustling restaurant scene and gain stunning views of the city ’ s harbour .
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“ With 48 regional , provincial and federal parks to explore , totaling close to 8,000 hectares , Beacon Hill Park , downtown Victoria , is popular for those who wish to escape the hustle and bustle of the city ”

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