The Chinese Canadian Museum is located in Vancouver Chinatown — permanently at home inside the Wing Sang Building. Originally built in 1889 by Chinese merchant Yip Sang for his business “Wing Sang Company”, the building is the oldest brick structure in Vancouver’s Chinatown. This heritage building expanded in 1902 and 1912 and housed Yip Sang’s growing family including three wives and 23 children!
“Wing Sang” in Chinese means “everlasting” — expressing an aspirational hope to live and thrive. The building is an embodiment and testament to Yip Sang’s experience and lasting legacy. The Chinese Canadian Museum is honoured to be the custodian of this important heritage site.
