Discover Victoria's Chinatown on foot

One of my favorite ways to see a city is by going on a walking tour.

But the tours are only as good as the guides, and John Adams of Discover the Past in Victoria is one of the best.

The historian knows his stuff, but also presents it in an entertaining and engaging way.

His walking tour menu includes ghostly walks, neighbourhood walks and Chinatown.

I went on the 90-minute Chinatown tour and learned a lot about this provincial capital.

Did you know that Victoria's Chinatown is the oldest Chinatown in Canada?

And if you do take the tour, make sure you save time to have lunch at one of the restaurants in Chinatown.

John will steer you in the right direction.

John Adams gives walking tours of Chinatown.
Photo by Sue Frause.