In May, the Victoria Chinatown Museum celebrates Asian Heritage Month with a range of events, programs, and community activities that showcase Chinese Canadian history, culture, and contributions. Established in Canada in 2001, Asian Heritage Month provides an opportunity to recognize the experiences and achievements of Asian Canadians and their role in shaping the country. Save […]
As we walk through Victoria's Chinatown, we see only what exists today. However, these buildings have stood for decades and each holds multiple stories within its walls. The architecture tells us about the origins of the owners and their aspirations in Victoria, while the businesses that operated in these spaces have been vital to the […]
The Fifth Annual Awakening Chinatown ReturnsThe streets of Canada’s oldest Chinatown will come alive once again as the fifth annual Awakening Chinatown Festival returns on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Presented by the Victoria Chinatown Museum Society (VCMS) in partnership with Chinatown businesses, this free, family-friendly festival invites the community to gather in the heart of […]
The Chinese Student School Strike was a powerful, year-long act of organized civil resistance against institutionalized racism in Victoria.
On Remembrance Day, we proudly recognize the profound and often overlooked sacrifices of Chinese Canadian veterans who volunteered to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces despite facing systemic discrimination and being denied basic citizenship rights, including the right to vote.
