Fan Tan Alley, Alley in Chinatown, Victoria, Canada

Fan Tan Alley is a narrow alley in Victoria's Chinatown, British Columbia, Canada, measuring less than 0.9 m (3.0 ft) wide at its narrowest point. It runs south from Fisgard Street to Pandora Avenue between Government and Store Streets, lined with old brick buildings.

Victoria's Chinatown, where this alley sits, is the oldest in Canada and took shape in the late 19th century, when Chinese immigrants arrived to work on the railway and in the mines. The alley grew into a gathering and trading spot at the heart of that community.

Fan Tan Alley takes its name from a gambling game that was once common among the Chinese residents of the neighborhood. Today, small shops selling jewelry, souvenirs, and Asian goods line both sides, giving visitors a reason to slow down and look around.

The alley sits in the middle of Victoria's Chinatown and is easy to reach on foot from other spots in the downtown area. It is best to walk through slowly, as the passage is very tight and moving through with large bags or strollers can be awkward.

In 2006, wood salvaged from the alley's original gate was donated to the Six String Nation project and now forms the kerfing of a guitar built for it. Film crews also used the passage: in the 1990 movie Bird on a Wire, Mel Gibson rides a motorcycle down Fan Tan Alley.