How is Chinese New Year Celebrated in Canada?:
Canada has a significant Chinese population, with major cities like Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto featuring bustling Chinatowns.
Across Canada, every January / February - although the date changes year to year - we celebrate Chinese New Year with parades (see parade photos), performances and food. In 2009, Chinese New Year celebrations take place January 25th, with Monday, January 26 being the first official day of the Year of the Ox.
Cities in Canada will often have a Chinese community or cultural centre; check these for related events. You may also try tourism websites for events.
Across Canada, every January / February - although the date changes year to year - we celebrate Chinese New Year with parades (see parade photos), performances and food. In 2009, Chinese New Year celebrations take place January 25th, with Monday, January 26 being the first official day of the Year of the Ox.
Cities in Canada will often have a Chinese community or cultural centre; check these for related events. You may also try tourism websites for events.
Chinese New Year, Vancouver, British Columbia:
- Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden offers a variety of Chinese New Year celebrations, including a parade on the day of Chinese new year.
Chinese New Year, Calgary, Alberta:
- The Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre offers a 3-day celebration of Chinese New Year that culminates in a gala evening that includes the Dragon and Lions Dance.
Chinese New Year, Ottawa, Ontario:
- The Divine Performing Arts: 2009 World Tour (formerly the Chinese New Year Spectacular) celebrates classical Chinese dance and music inspired by the myths, legends, and beauty of 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture. Shows are at the Ottawa National Arts Centre. See the NAC website for details.
- The Ottawa Chamber Orchestra presents Chinese New Year Celebrations.
Chinese New Year, Toronto, Ontario:
- The Divine Performing Arts: 2009 World Tour in Toronto has shows in Toronto in January at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
- Taste of the World Neighbourhood Bicycle Tours & Walks specializes in food and historical tours, especially in Chinatown and ethnic areas of Toronto. Guide Shirley Lum has special Chinese New Year events planned.
- Check the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto website for more Chinese New Year events in Toronto
Chinese New Year, Montreal, Quebec:
- The Divine Performing Arts: 2009 World Tour comes to Montreal in January.
- The About Guide to Montreal has listed Chinese New Year Events in Montreal .
- Check the Chinese Community and Cultural Centre and for more Chinese New Year events in Montreal.
Find Your Chinese Zodiac Sign and Learn More about Chinese New Year :
Go China Guide, Sara Naumann, gives a nice overview of Chinese New Year, including how to find out your Chinese Zodiac sign. Learn more about Chinese New Year.
