Special Event | Guided Tour of the Wing Sang Building

Spend the afternoon in Chinatown with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour at the newly opened Chinese Canadian Museum! 

What stories do the oldest brick building in Vancouver Chinatown hold? The historic Wing Sang Building was built by the merchant Yip Sang to house his businesses. Over time, it expanded into a 6-storey home for him and his extensive family to live in for nearly 100 years, along with a large commercial space.

Learn about the rich history of the home of the Chinese Canadian Museum and the building's transformation from 1889 to the present. Join us on a special 90-minute Wing Sang Building Guided Tour, where you will be given exclusive access to additional spaces both inside and outside the building.

These unique building tours will be led by Larry Chin and Sarah Ling, directors of Everlasting, a film on the museum's third floor that traces the journey and evolution of the Wing Sang Building and its inhabitants.

Please note: The November 11 tour will highlight stories of Chinese Canadian veterans featured in the exhibitions in honour of Remembrance Day. It is currently sold out. Please sign up for the waitlist to be notified if any spots come available and/or any additional tour dates are added.

This tour is proudly offered in partnership with the Chinese Canadian Museum.

Details:

• There are two afternoon tour dates available - Saturday, October 14th and Saturday, November 11. Tickets are available for purchase until 5pm the day before each event or until sold out.
• Each tour begins at 1PM and is 90 minutes long. Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to the start of the tour and sign-in at the front desk. The museum
• There is a maximum capacity of 15 people per tour. Registration is required in advance. If you are not able to attend your tour, please contact mail@vancouverheritagefoundation.org
• Tours take place in a historic building in Chinatown. The entrance is located at street level and upper and lower levels are accessible by elevators and stairs. Please let staff know of any accessibility concerns prior to the start of the tour as some of the behind-the-scenes portions of the tour may include different terrain. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact mail@vancouverheritagefoundation.org
• Further details will be provided to registered participants one week prior to the event start date and a reminder will be sent one day before the tour.
• Tickets will be available for purchase until 5pm the day before the tour, or until sold out.

About CCM

The Chinese Canadian Museum honours the history, contributions, and heritage of Chinese Canadians, while elevating and engaging with voices and communities across this country.

PLEASE NOTE: For in-person events, we are unable to provide refunds or credits for cancellations received less than four (4) weeks prior to the event. For additional information on VHF's policies, please visit our Policies page prior to registering.

If you would like to make a donation in addition to your registration, the amount will be tax deductible and you will receive an official tax receipt for donations of $20 or more. Our Registered Charity number is 891765968.