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.
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: