Chinatown, Lethbridge

#31 among attractions in Lethbridge

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Lethbridge's Chinatown is a small district in downtown Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. At the beginning of the 20th century, the district had a population of around 100 and businesses consisted of six laundries, four grocers and two restaurants. While the bulk of residences and businesses were focused along the 300 block of Ford Street — what is now modern Chinatown — this area was the centre of a much larger nine-block area. ()

Coordinates: 49°41'50"N, 112°50'35"W

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Chinatown – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Galt Museum & Archives, Park Place Mall, Fort Whoop-Up, Lethbridge Viaduct.

~750 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Galt Museum & Archives, Lethbridge
4 min walk • The Galt Museum & Archives is a cornerstone of cultural history in the city of Lethbridge, Canada. Situated on the southern rim of the Alberta prairie, this museum offers a deep dive into the rich tapestry of the local heritage and the wider Canadian narrative.
~780 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Park Place Mall, Lethbridge
4 min walk • Park Place Mall or Park Place Shopping Centre, is a shopping mall in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Built in 1988, the 477,000 sq ft + mall covers four city blocks downtown and includes over 120 stores, including three anchor stores, Winners, Shopper's Drug Mart and Galaxy Cinemas.
0.7 miSW
Museum, History museum
Fort Whoop-Up, Lethbridge
19 min walk • Fort Whoop-Up was the nickname given to a whisky trading post, originally Fort Hamilton, near what is now Lethbridge, Alberta. During the late 19th century, the post served as a centre for trading activities, including the illegal whisky trade.
0.9 miW
Bridge
Lethbridge Viaduct, Lethbridge
23 min walk • The Lethbridge Viaduct, commonly known as the High Level Bridge, was constructed between 1907 and 1909 at Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada at a cost of $1,334,525.
0.7 miW
Park
Indian Battle Park, Lethbridge
19 min walk • Indian Battle Park is a park located in the Oldman River valley urban park system of Lethbridge, Alberta. The 150-acre park was developed in 1960 and commemorates the Battle of the Belly River held in the area on 24 October 1870 between the Blackfoot and the Cree.
~1400 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Melcor Centre, Lethbridge
7 min walk • Melcor Centre is a professional centre in Downtown Lethbridge, in Alberta, Canada. Originally built as a retail mall, the centre consists of a two-storey complex that now houses primarily professional offices and a conference facility.
~1010 ftE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Lethbridge
5 min walk • The Southern Alberta Art Gallery Maansiksikaitsitapiitsinikssin is a contemporary art gallery located in downtown Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. It has three gallery spaces and a gift shop.
0.8 miW
Park
Oldman River valley parks system, Lethbridge
21 min walk • The Oldman River valley parks system is a continuous collection of eight urban parks in the Oldman River valley of Lethbridge, Alberta, 100 metres below the prairie level. The parks were created in the 1980s as part of the city's Urban Parks Project.
~950 ftE
Park
Galt Gardens, Lethbridge
5 min walk • Galt Gardens is a 9.16-acre urban park located in downtown Lethbridge, Alberta. It is the location of many of the city's festivals and is also the home of the Southern Alberta Art Gallery.
0.5 miSE
Museum, Theater, Art museum
Genevieve E. Yates Memorial Centre, Lethbridge
14 min walk • The Genevieve E. Yates Memorial Centre houses two performance theatres in downtown Lethbridge, Alberta. The centre was built starting 15 August 1965 and officially opened 1 May 1966. Deane Yates, a local retailer, donated over $200,000 towards its existence and asked the centre be named Genevieve E. Yates Memorial.
0.8 miNW
49°42'6"N • 112°51'32"W
Helen Schuler Nature Centre, Lethbridge
20 min walk • Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chinatown?

Nearby attractions include Downtown Lethbridge, Lethbridge (4 min walk), Galt Museum & Archives, Lethbridge (4 min walk), Galt Gardens, Lethbridge (5 min walk), Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Lethbridge (5 min walk).