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Our History

Calgary’s Chinatown has had a long and rich history. In its 100 year existence, Chinatown has relocated three times, survived fires, floods, racism, and possible demolition. Today, Chinatown has come a long way from its inception and boasts an eye-catching Chinese Cultural Centre, with a variety of restaurants and local businesses of various backgrounds from Asia and elsewhere. It is a place of cultural discovery and enjoyment for all Calgarians, and has the potential to be much more if we have a plan for its continued vibrancy and preservation.

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Did you know?

That our Chinatown currently has 6 properties listed under the City of Calgary’s heritage inventory? 

This is a formal recognition of a property’s heritage, but that listing alone does not equal protection nor regulation on those properties. Protection can only be granted when a property owner has requested it.

212-216 Centre St SE 214 CENTRE ST SW 1911 CHINATOWN
218 Centre St SE 218 CENTRE ST SE 1911 CHINATOWN
Canton Block (200-210) 200 CENTRE ST SE 1910 CHINATOWN
Chinese National League 109 2 AV SE 1911 CHINATOWN
Chinese National League Building 110 3 AV SE 1954 CHINATOWN
Chinese United Church 124 2 AV SW 1953 CHINATOWN

Still curious?

Read more about the history of Chinese Albertans and Calgary Chinatown below:

  • Calgary Chinatowns 1888 ~ 2015 – David Chuenyan Lai 黎全恩 and Lloyd Sciban
  • Sien Lok’s Southern Alberta Chinese Canadian Oral History project
  • “Our Chosen Land” – Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre
  • “My Home in Calgary” – Calgary Chinese Community Service Association

Contact Information

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Email: info@iloveyycchinatown.com

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