Chinatown
Neighborhoods
Downtown
Shopping, Local Culture, Culinary Arts, Architecture
Event prices vary. Many events are free to the public.
Notes: A few restaurants on the second stories of buildings have steep stairs.
This is a good place to get: Dinner
Lunch
Chinatown
Established and Tight-Knit Chinese Community
| Address: | Phone: |
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180 King St 2nd floor Winnipeg, MB R3B 3G8 |
+1 204 943 2627 / +1 204 943 1197 Fax: +1 204 944 8308 |
Description
About 200 Chinese immigrants who worked on the transcontinental railway first settled in Winnipeg about 100 years ago, and the Chinese community has grown ever since; the present-day population is about 20,000. The semi-official center of Chinese life in Winnipeg is the Chinese Cultural Center (on King Street between James Avenue and Higgins Avenue), which has a lovely garden and is noted for the quality of its Chinese library. However, it is the streets surrounding the Cultural Center that will likely interest you the most and that give Chinatown its distinctive atmosphere. It is there that you can savor the tempting aromas of nearby restaurants and browse through the exotic clutter of shops offering imports of silk, spices, and porcelain.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: Hours vary.Notes: Event schedule varies. See the website for details.
Visit Time: 30min-3hr
Best Time to Visit: Sunday is the best time to visit.
Why Best: Dim sum restaurants serve up their best varieties on Sunday, for the apres-church crowd.
Average Wait Time: None
Price: $5-$10
Price Notes: Event prices vary. Many events are free to the public.
Exposure
Indoor with climate control.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
Automobile/Car
Bus
Walking
Parking Availability: Yes
Average Price per Hour: $0-$5
Parking Safety: Somewhat Safe
Notes: Parking costs $4 at Kum Koon Garden, but you will be reimbursed when you pay for your dim sum.
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