VICTORIA CHINESE MUSEUM SOCIETY

In early 2020, we formed the Victoria Chinatown Museum Society to honour the history, culture and contribution of Chinese Canadians. We want to tell a story, the story of how we lived and what our ancestors had to go through to get to today. Our history is deeply embedded in the history of this province. Our ancestors came here with nothing. They had to work hard, prove themselves and create a lifestyle that integrated two cultures. We are going to have a museum that we will be proud of. From commerce, music, food, art and architecture the history of these extraordinary people is fascinating and important... The Victoria Chinatown Museum Society is dedicated to the creation of a permanent museum to serve as a tribute to the vital role the Chinese community played in the cultural fabric of the City of Victoria and British Columbia. This will be a living museum honouring the past, present and future. The stories of Chinese Canadian pioneers within Victoria's Chinatown, which was..