2026 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.
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Saturday, May 30, 2026
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Saturday, June 20, 2026
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Saturday, July 11, 2026
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Saturday, August 15, 2026
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Saturday, September 26, 2026
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Saturday, October 10, 2026
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
About the Tour
Explore Chinatown with Don Kwan on this in-person walking tour. Participants will learn about one of Ottawa's most diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods, its history, cultures, and architectural details, including public murals, sidewalk art, and of course the Chinatown Arch.
Guide: Don Kwan Language: English Distance: 1 km Duration: 1 hour Starting Point: Plant Bath Recreation Centre Lobby, 930 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R9 Cost: FREE, thanks to the support of the Chinatown BIA and neighbourhood businesses.
Accessibility
The walk will follow city sidewalks. Note that the tour route leads uphill from Preston St. towards Bronson Ave.
Reserve a Spot
Tickets are free and available through Eventbrite — use the Reserve Now buttons above to book your preferred date. Spots are limited, so booking ahead is recommended.
About the Walk Leader
Don Kwan is an Ottawa-based multidisciplinary artist, third-generation Chinese Canadian, who turns to his own experiences and challenges as a gay, East Asian artist to ground in broader conversations about identity, representations, and inter-generational memory-making in the diaspora. Don weaves his personal experiences and stories into each tour and has been leading walking tours of Ottawa's Chinatown since 2009.
https://www.donkwanart.com
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.