Vancouver Chinatown – Map & Directions

Coming from the United States

Everyone coming in from Washington in the United States should be following along I-5 until they cross over the border. At the time the road comes together with Highway 99. Follow this road north until you come to Vancouver. Take the Marine Drive East exit and follow Marine Drive until you come to Main Street. Make a left on to Main Street and follow it for around 15 minutes. This should bring you in to the China Town district. From there you can make a left on to Keefer Street and grab yourself a parking spot at the parkade, located just inside the Chinatown Plaza.

Coming Along Highway 1

All travelers following Highway 1 or the Trans-Canada highway should take the East Hastings St. exit. You should head west upon reaching Vancouver. Follow East Hastings until you reach Main Street (about 10 minutes). Make a left on Main Street and that should take you in to the China Town district. If you are worried about parking make a right on to Keefer and park at the parkade.

Coming from Calgary

Start off your trip heading west on 6 Avenue. From there take the Bow Trail West ramp. Continue to stay straight as the road becomes Bow Trail SW. Follow the road right on to Sarcee Trail SW. from there you will merge on to Highway 1. Follow the highway for around 380 miles and then merge on to Highway 5. Follow 5 for an additional 110 miles and then get on 3. After route 3 becomes the Trans-Canada highway take the Hastings Street exit. Turn left on Hastings and follow it until you come to Main Street. Turn left on to Main Street and you will come in to the China Town district. You can turn left on to Keefer and follow until you reach the parkade for parking.

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