Chinatown Walking Tour

With Don Kwan

Discover the history, cultures, and architectural details of one of Ottawa's most diverse neighbourhoods.

2026 Tour Dates & Booking

All tours run 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Reserve your free spot via Eventbrite.

Upcoming Tours

SEP 26

Saturday, September 26, 2026

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

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OCT 10

Saturday, October 10, 2026

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

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MAY 30

Saturday, May 30, 2026

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

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JUN 20

Saturday, June 20, 2026

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

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JUL 11

Saturday, July 11, 2026

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

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AUG 15

Saturday, August 15, 2026

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

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Past 2026 Tours

ABOUT THE TOUR

Discover Chinatown Beyond the Surface

Explore Ottawa Chinatown with Don Kwan on an in-person walking tour through one of the city’s most diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods.
Along the way, discover Chinatown’s history, cultures and architectural details through its streets, public murals, sidewalk art and the Chinatown Gateway. Don brings personal stories and local perspectives into the tour, connecting the neighbourhood’s past with the community you see today.

What You'll Discover

HISTORY & CULTURE

Stories of Ottawa Chinatown and the communities that shaped it.

ART & STREETSCAPE

Murals, sidewalk art and other details you may otherwise walk past.

ARCHITECTURE & LANDMARKS

Discover the Chinatown Gateway and the neighbourhood’s built heritage.

Tour Details

LANGUAGE

English

DISTANCE

1 km

DURATION

1 hour

COST

Free

WEATHER

Rain or Shine

starting point

plant bath recreation centre lobby

930 Somerset St. W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R9

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accessiblity

The tour follows city sidewalks. Please note that part of the route travels uphill from Preston Street toward Bronson Avenue.

disclaimer

Chinatown BIA, Don's Walk, Ottawa Chinatown Tours, its employees, volunteers, sub-contractors, and agents will not be liable for any death or personal injury, or loss of or damage to property arising out of or in connection with the Participant's participation in the Don's Walk Ottawa Chinatown Tours.

meet your tour leader

Don Kwan

Explore Ottawa Chinatown with Don Kwan on an in-person walking tour through one of the city’s most diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods.
Along the way, discover Chinatown’s history, cultures and architectural details through its streets, public murals, sidewalk art and the Chinatown Gateway. Don brings personal stories and local perspectives into the tour, connecting the neighbourhood’s past with the community you see today.