Reviving Vancouver's Chinatown
A site dedicated to the history, economic development, and cultural traditions of Vancouver's Chinatown.
The Historical Roots of Vancouver’s Chinatown Vancouver’s Chinatown has a long and storied history that traces back to the mid-19th century, beginning in the 1860s when Chinese immigrants started arriving in the city. Initially drawn by the promise of work in the gold mines, many Chinese immigrants later settled in Vancouver after the completion of …
The Historical Development of Vancouver’s Chinatown Vancouver’s Chinatown is one of the oldest and most significant ethnic neighborhoods in Canada, with a history that dates back to the late 19th century. Established in the 1880s, it grew rapidly as Chinese immigrants, mostly from Guangdong province, arrived in Vancouver to work on the Canadian Pacific Railway …