Chinatown - Ottawa Real Estate - Ottawa Living

Pho, Sushi, Fried Rice, Cantonese Chowmein… words synonymous with asian cuisine and culture. Immediately Chinatown Ottawa comes to mind. Stretching from Bay St. in the east to Rochester St. in the west, Chinatown runs along Somerset St and sport a veritable mix of businesses from many Asian cultures ranging from Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean and Thai.

At the entrance to Chinatown we are greeted by the famous Chinatown Gateway, a very beautiful start to our journey into the Ottawa Asian community. Donated by individuals, businesses and the community itself, the gateway serves as a landmark monument to welcome visitors. The other end of Chinatown is bordered by Preston St. and Little Italy, another vibrant community.

Chinatown Ottawa is a must see for many tourists all year round and there are many activities for both residents and tourists. Beyond eating and shopping, Chinatown hosts events that include:

Chinatown Remix - a partnership between business and artists to showcase works of art and during the event feature curators, performers, musicians, djs, and workshop instructors

The Winterlude Lunar parade featuring fire crackers, lion dancing and all sorts of celebrations to to bring in the Lunar New year with good fortunes and ward off evil spirits.

For residents, there is an eclectic mix of housing from single family homes, townhouses, apartment buildings, and condos. Centrally located, in close proximity to downtown and easy access to the queensway make the Chinatown area one of the most sought after neighbourhoods.

If you value vibrant dining, shopping and entertainment that is rich in Asian culture, and would like to live close to everything, Chinatown and the West Centretown Area is where you want to be.

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