Vancouver, February 12: The oldest building in Vancouver’s Chinatown will soon become a Chinese Canadian Museum.
The provincial government is providing $27.5 million for the project and real estate marketer Bob Rennie is adding another $7.5 million to create the museum in the Wing Sang building.
Premier John Horgan says in a statement the contributions of Chinese Canadians to the province have been invaluable, and the museum provides a place to share stories of achievement and shine a light on injustices.
Culture Minister Melanie Mark says the museum is a call to action from those who have historically endured poor treatment.
The building was built in 1889 and Rennie’s company purchased it in 2004, setting off a five-year heritage renovation project.
The museum is expected to open in 2023 and will feature space for permanent and temporary exhibits, programs, events and learning areas for students.
