Sam Kee Building

The Sam Kee Building, located at 8 West Pender Street in Vancouver's historic Chinatown, is a unique landmark known for being the world's narrowest commercial building. Measuring just 1.5 meters (4 feet 11 inches) wide, it was built in 1913 after the city expropriated most of the original lot for street widening. The building's facade features large windows that maximize natural light, and its ground floor houses a small insurance office. Visitors often stop to photograph its unusual proportions and learn about its history. The building is a testament to early Chinese-Canadian entrepreneurship and resilience, and it remains a popular photo spot and symbol of Chinatown's character.

אל תפספסו

• See the world's narrowest commercial building
• Photograph the unique facade with large windows
• Learn about the building's history from nearby plaques
• Explore Vancouver's Chinatown, one of the oldest in North America
• Visit the adjacent Chinese Cultural Centre and Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden

כרטיסים וסיורים

דרכים לבקר ב-Sam Kee Building

הדרך הכי זולהVancouver Old Town Treasure Hunt: Self-Guided Walking Game4.5★ · 13 מטיילים~2 שעותביטול חינםהחל מ$7 לאדםראו תאריכים →הכי מוזמןThe Grand Bicycle Tour of Vancouver5★ · 2,004 מטיילים~5 שעותביטול חינםהחל מ$96 לאדםראו תאריכים →פרטי וגמישVancouver tours and sightseeing.Explore the city with ease5★ · 42 מטיילים3-6 שעותביטול חינםהחל מ$270 לאדםראו תאריכים →

מומלץ ל

איך מטיילים מדרגים את זה

איך מגיעים

לפני שאתם הולכים

• The building is occupied; respect privacy and don't block the entrance.
• Best photos from across the street to capture the narrowness.
• Combine with a visit to nearby attractions like the Chinese Garden.
• Vancouver weather is unpredictable; bring an umbrella.

קצת היסטוריה

Built in 1913 for Sam Kee Company, a Chinese-owned business, the building was constructed on a remnant lot after the city widened Pender Street. It has been used for various purposes and was designated a heritage site.