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 […]