Montreal’s Chinatown has been part of the landscape of downtown for more than a century. A historic place of welcome, gathering, and solidarity for immigrants and Montrealers of Asian origin, it also offers rich heritage and culture, lending vitality to downtown. As a centre for tourism, gastronomy, and the economy for the city, it makes a major contribution to Montreal’s visibility on the international stage, in addition to being a favourite spot of Montrealers.