Welcome to Vancouver's Classical Chinese Garden
Step into our door and out of your daily life. As your heart and mind relax, energy renews. Journey back in time to 15th Century China and enjoy this "window to another world". Breathtaking, rain or shine...
Current Events
21 Days of Chinese New Year Chinese New Year is the largest holiday in the Chinese calendar, integrating themes of friends, family, home and food. The days leading up to Chinese New Year are filled with activity. Each day, families fulfill their traditional obligations in preparation for this large event. Come to the Garden and see our many displays and decorations as we celebrate the 21 Days of Chinese New Year! |
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February 8 25th Day of the Twelfth Month Gate guardian pictures are pasted on gates and doors to protect the house and its occupants. |
February 9 26th Day of the Twelfth Month |
-Women and children buy woodblock prints -Flower fairs begin selling holiday flowers including azaleas, narcissus, plum blossoms, camelia and evergreens -Oranges and tangerines appear in the markets along with other candied fruit for the traditional 8-sided "tray of togetherness"
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| Chinese New Year Celebrations | Sunday, February 14, 2010 9am-4pm |
Come celebrate the Year of the Tiger! Plans are currently underway for an exciting day at the Garden. Suggested donation: $5.00/person. |
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Open 10am-4:30pm CLOSED MONDAYS
FEBRUARY EXTENDED HOURS!
To celebrate the 21 Days of Chines New Year AND the Winter Olympics, the Garden will be open 9:30am-5pm, February 8-28.
Peer Inside the Garden
The Garden holds a host of spectacular sights through every season. Take a sneak peek and discover the intricate craftsmanship, symbolism and living treasures within.
Weddings and Rentals
The Garden is a beautiful setting which will inspire a productive meeting. We have space available for indoor and outdoor events.
"Study the past, if you would divine the future." -Confucius
The Garden is your starting point for studies on Chinese culture. We offer teacher resources and curriculum-appropriate programs for K-12 classes.
Our 2009-2010 School Brochure is a great place to start.
And don't miss our Power Point lecture series on the Ming Dynasty, presented by Dr. Jan Walls.
Eight Treasures Gift Shop
Visit the Garden's Eight Treasures Gift Shop. Beautiful gifts at bargain prices!
Chinese Zodiac Folkart Exhibition: January 11-March 1
Presented by the Canadian Society for Asian Arts. Both traditional and contemporary styles on display, come see this stunning collection of zodiac animals.