“If Dim Sum and a fun tour of Vancouver’s Historic Chinatown sounds appealing to you, then Judy Maxwell is your go-to-girl to contact. My husband and I enjoyed a Historic Chinatown tour with Judy and then I invited some of my relatives and colleagues for a second tour. Both tours were fun and informative. Judy’s connection with the Chinatown community gave us access into historical buildings and very interesting presentations from representatives of family and benevolent associations. Although I did not grow up in Chinatown, I spent time there as a child on the weekends with my Dad and visited relatives who lived in the area. Judy was able to take us for interesting historic tours of the old buildings and talk to us about the significant historic community leaders of their time that contributed to the fascinating legacy of present day Chinatown. I always enjoy going into Chinatown to do some food shopping, enjoy their restaurants, and poke in and browse in the various shops. On this tour, we were able to do so and also got to see behind the scenes of life in Chinatown. Judy’s tours presented a lively community that still has ties to the past while it is making it’s way to the future. On both occasions organized by Judy, over copious cups of tea and delicious Dim Sum delicacies at the Jade Dynasty Restaurant on East Pender, we chatted about what we learned, surprised and fascinated us . The brisk walking tours last a good two hours and it’s good to ensure that you wear comfortable walking shoes, are dressed comfortably and are willing to manage some pretty steep steps into various family associations’ buildings. If you want to get to know Vancouver’s Chinatown better, learn about it’s history, take part in a learning how to brew tea properly the Chinese way, enjoy some great Dim Sum, and see what lies in store for its future, contact Judy Lam Maxwell for a group tour. You won’t be disappointed.”

~ Victoria J, IB French & Spanish Teacher