Permanent Exhibits 

The Allure of Gold Mountain

“Chinese immigrated to British Columbia in two waves: for the Gold Rush and for the Canadian Pacific Railway.”

The Fraser River Gold Rush

“Chinese miners worked their way up the Fraser River, placer mining for gold and jade.”

Reminders Of Home

“Immigrants kept Chinese cultural traditions alive in the form of imported foods, wares and games.”

Lytton’s Joss House

“A building located at the site of the Lytton Chinese History Museum served as a Chinese community center and temple.”

Building the Railway

"Chinese labourers were vital to the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway.”

Life in the Village

“Chinese people opened businesses and worked as labourers in essential services and industries.”

Discrimination and Hardships

“The federal government legislated systemic discrimination.”