History
The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden Society, incorporated in 1981, is a self-sustaining, not-for-profit organization with the mandate to maintain and enhance the bridge of understanding between Chinese and Western cultures, promote Chinese culture generally and be an integral part of the local community.
Funding for the Garden came from all levels of Canadian government,
private individuals, corporations and the Chinese government.
Vancouver’s Chinese Garden was built in 1985-1986 using the time
honored principles and techniques of the original Ming dynasty garden.
Fifty-two master craftsmen from Suzhou China, working with Canadian counterparts,
completed this landscape masterpiece within a year. The intricate halls
and walkways are constructed with precise joinery and without the use
of nails, screws or glue. The Garden opened on April 24, 1986.
Based on the principle of collaborative design, the Garden compliments
the adjacent public park; enhancing the view in both places.
For the architect, the botanist, the student of history, the lover of
beauty, the Garden provides insights into the subtle wonders to be found
within the walls of this living treasure.
