CHINATOWN VANCOUVER
Where stories,
flavours and culture meet
Vancouver Chinatown is a neighbourhood where heritage, culture and communities connect with local business, flavours and experiences.
3rd largest
Chinatown in North America
Vancouver’s Chinatown grew from the resilience, determination and community spirit of generations of Chinese Canadians who built a life and a community. Inspired by the ideals of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, who visited Vancouver in 1911 and advocated for a new and modern China, Chinatown became more than a place to live and work—it became a centre of Chinese Canadian culture, connection and identity.
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen’s visits to Vancouver connected the city’s Chinese Canadian community and stayed at the Chinese Freemasons Building at 5 West Pender Street. His legacy remains within the Chinatown community through historic sites and the people who helped shape the neighbourhood through generations of challenges and change.
Today, Vancouver Chinatown is a living neighbourhood where historic architecture, cultural landmarks, restaurants, shops, community organizations and festivals come together. Its streets continue to tell the stories of generations of Chinese Canadians while welcoming new businesses, artists, residents and tourists.
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