Canada's Chinatowns
Distinct Communities.
A Shared National Story.
Across Canada, Chinatowns are living neighbourhoods shaped by generations of migration, enterprise, culture and community life.
Explore their histories, local organizations and the people working to preserve their heritage, sustain their communities and carry them forward.
Montreal Chinatown
Explore Chinatowns Across Canada
Every Chinatown has its own history, character and community. Together, they form an important part of Canada’s cultural, social and urban landscape.
Disappeared Chinatowns of Canada
Across Canada, many once-thriving Chinatowns have disappeared, been displaced, or lost their distinct community identity over time.
The loss of these Chinatowns reminds us that cultural communities and places can disappear without sustained care, investment and support.
China Chop Suey and Bow On Tong buildings, c. 1930.
Image courtesy the Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa, 19800127000
Cumberland Chinatown
, British Columbia
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Nanaimo’s Historic Chinatowns
, British Columbia
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New Westminster Chinatown
, British Columbia
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Barkerville Chinatown
, British Columbia
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Nelson Chinatown
, British Columbia
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Lethbridge Chinatown
, Alberta
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Saskatoon’s Historic Chinatown
, Saskatchewan
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Toronto’s First Chinatown
, Ontario
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Ottawa’s First Chinatown
, Ontario
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Québec City’s Lost Chinatown
, Québec
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