A look inside Canada’s first Chinese Canadian museum

The Wing Sang Building will open up to the public on July 1

Vancouver real estate marketer Bob Rennie bought the Wing Sang Building in 2004, and renovated and restored it as his office and art exhibition space. In 2022, the provincial government provided $27.5 million to help purchase the heritage building and, on July 1, it will welcome the public to Canada’ first Chinese Canadian museum. 

Once completed, the museum will pay homage to illustrious Chinese Canadian historical perspectives and modern-day narratives. Through exhibitions, educational programming and special events, the Chinese Canadian Museum promises to be an impactful addition to the fabric of Chinatown and across Canada.

“Since the province announced plans for Canada’s first Chinese Canadian Museum, our passionate and dedicated Board members and museum staff have been working hard towards our unveiling,” said Melissa Karmen Lee, CEO of the Chinese Canadian Museum. “The excitement is building, and we want to give Canadians a preview of some of our exhibition and programming spaces as we share and advance the stories of Chinese Canadians.”

You can view a sneak peek of the museum here.