Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
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Fan Tan Alley
I don’t know how many times I visited Victoria before I found Fan Tan Alley, a study in red and photographer’s delight.
According to Wikipedia, “Fan Tan Alley is an alley in the Chinatown neighborhood of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada that is known for being the narrowest commercial street in North America, being less than 0.9 m (3.0 ft) wide at its narrowest point. It runs south from Fisgard Street to Pandora Avenue at the block between Government Street and Store Street. Named after the Chinese gambling game Fan Tan, the alley was originally well known for opium factories that produced opium until it was made illegal in 1908.”
An easy trip from Seattle, even better by Black Ball Ferry from Port Angeles. I think I’m overdue, if Canada will still have us.
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~ Susanne
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That’s so cool! Thanks for the math translation. I follow some Canadian blogs and have aplogised for Trump’s ridiculous tariff. Some Canadians seem to realise that not all Americans are okay with his decision, thank God!
I think the way we’ve treated Canada is horrible. Not just the tariffs, but the threats of a 51st state. Pure bullying of our most friendly ally. I love visiting Canada and will (hopefully) continue to do so.
Ohhh, I forgot about that, Susanne, that is so VILE! A threat! 😡 In this way I’m sorry that I voted for him but there were zero options. Have a great weekend! 🇨🇦🇺🇸🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️
It’s complicated for sure. Here in Washington we love our neighbors to the north!
So do I! I’ll stand on guard for thee… 🇨🇦❤️
My most vivid memory of a day trip from Port Angeles to Victoria was how cordial the Canadian officials welcomed us to Canada and how rude the U.S. officials were when we returned to our own country.
Love your images of the alley!
Thank you.
Probably even more true now than then! 😐
Nice photos Susanne. Victoria is a lovely little city. Used to love visiting there.
Thanks, Graham. I love Victoria and hope to visit again sometime soon.
I love Fan Tan Alley. There are so many gems in Victoria. I’m sure Canada will have you with open arms.
I’m sure they would, too. We love Victoria, and our friendly neighbors to the north.
This is a great spot – I love Chinese lanterns! I’m sure you’d be welcome in Canada – the people there know that many Americans dislike Trump as much as they do and are as horrified at his policies as they are.
Thanks, Sarah. I’m sure we’d be welcomed to Canada, and we hope to visit again this year. I’m just ashamed how our president has treated our friendly neighbors to the north.
Looks like a fun spot! Maybe we’ll see it ourselves one day!
Victoria is a charming city to visit, and Fan Tan Alley is definitely a fun spot! 🙂
An interesting historical street, and ideal for the red challenge too.
Best wishes, Pete.
Thanks, Pete. We love Victoria, and I was happy to discover this alley in Chinatown. 🙂
oh isn’t this wonderful
thank you 😊
Love those red lanterns!! Great find.
Thank you! It’s a fun place!