Chinatown Wonders

06/10/2026

🍵 Tea, bannock, and teachings from Elder Larry Grant? …sounds like the perfect way to *really* get to know Vancouver!

Join us on Friday, June 19th at Native Education College to hear stories from “Reconciling: A Lifelong Struggle to Belong.”

🕰️ Doors open at 4:30pm. Book talk begins at 5:30pm.

📚 All proceeds from book sales by Chinatown Wonders go towards the publishing of a trilingual children’s book on Larry’s childhood on the Musqueam reserve, written with Sarah Ling.

Event hosted by .mom and

06/09/2026

📣 Memoirs in Conversation: Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho and Keiko Honda

📍Dunbar Branch, VPL
🗓️ Sat, June 13
🕰️ 2:00-3:30PM

Join us for a conversation between Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho and Keiko Honda, as they discuss their work creating memoirs that explore shifting identities and create sense and beauty out of the struggle and triumph of forging an unexpected path.

Chinatown Wonders is honoured to be invited as the bookseller. What a treat to witness this special conversation on Dunbar!
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How do you reconcile having parents who would do anything for you except stay with you? In her memoir The Astronaut Children of Dunbar Street, Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho traces the emotional fault lines of an “astronaut” family, parents and children divided by an ocean amid shifting global powers, and her struggles against silence and ambiguous loss to find a sense of home – between places, cultural norms, and identities.

Keiko Honda was a successful cancer researcher when illness forced her departure from a career she spent twelve years building. In Accidental Blooms and Hidden Flowers, she explores the way that transformation and tragedy would ultimately provide the opportunity to live a life dedicated to community, friendship and art, as well as the continually evolving process of self-discovery as a mother, Japanese immigrant, survivor and artist.

04/27/2026

We’re super excited to showcase our cultural collection and celebrate local creatives at ’s Summer Market! Come say hi and check out 50+ small businesses at Heritage Hall on Main St. 🌸🥳🌼

🗓️ May 2-3 Weekend
🕚 11AM-5PM
📍Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St.
🎟️ FREE entry

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02/06/2026

📣 LNY Artist Highlight 🎊

To ring in the Year of the Horse, we’re celebrating work by Vancouver-based graphic designer Clara Zhou! Clara’s designs are influenced by her upbringing growing up in a Chinese family in Italy. These bold illustrations elegantly blend tradition and culture. 🇮🇹

Clara’s gorgeous prints are now available for viewing and purchase at ’s gallery hall, along with a limited batch of 🐎 postcards and stickers!

Presented by Chinatown Wonders

12/11/2025

🚐 First stop, Victoria! 🥡🎁

This Saturday, Dec 13th marks our fourth annual Christmas pop-up in Victoria Chinatown. Spending time in this vibrant neighbourhood and creating cultural connections is always a highlight of the holiday season. We organize this market and make this special trip from scratch because of the community!

This is also your opportunity to shop and support Victoria-based artist ’s growing collection of stickers and by popular request, fridge magnet sets!

Admission is free and prize entries will be given with each purchase. Hope to see you there!

📍541 Fisgard St - by the Fan Tan Alley entrance and very close to the Chinatown gate!
🗓️SAT, DEC 13 - 11am to 6pm

12/11/2025

These timeless keychains/charms by celebrate our favourite family staples and memories! Rooster rice, anyone? 😍🍚🩵

To find the perfect stocking stuffers and cultural gifts, visit chinatownwonders.com or drop by one of our upcoming holiday pop-ups (see pinned post for details).🛒🎁

If you’re in the lower mainland, dine and shop small at where we’ve restocked Anita’s collection and much more.

12/01/2025

📣 Mark your calendars! Chinatown Wonders is going on a holiday road tour with a trunk full of unique cultural gifts made by our creators! 🎄🦌🎁

Thank you for all your continued support and invitations to bring our collection to a community near you!

📍DEC 13: Chinatown Wonders Xmas Pop-Up in Victoria - 541 Fisgard St. Chinatown by Fan Tan Alley, 11am - 5pm

📍DEC 14: Richmond Christmas Market - Aberdeen Centre, 3/F, 4151 Hazelbridge Way, 11am - 7pm

📍DEC 19: Asian Christmas Market in Vancouver - Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St., 12 - 9pm

➡️ Swipe for event details. Admission for each market is free!

11/30/2025

These lucky cats are ready to spread holiday cheer this season! Each card set includes 5 festive designs and plenty of space to craft a message for those in your circle. 📝💝📬🌎🎁

🎨 Newly designed by !

🔗 Order now from or
pick up at

🚙📍We’re also doing 3️⃣ Xmas pop-ups! Stay tuned for dates & locations!

11/22/2025

It’s our 5️⃣th anniversary!! 🎉🥳🎉

The last five years have been a blast.

From growing our family of Chinese Canadian creators, to expanding pop-ups all across the province, and hosting book launches, talks, and Wonder Walks of Vancouver Chinatown — we’re so grateful for all the memories you’ve helped us create!

To celebrate, we’re offering 10% off our entire shop! This discount applies to our online shop AND all merch at . Online promo valid until Nov 30. For local online orders, pick ups will be arranged at Saan Saan.

Promo code: cw5bday
www.chinatownwonders.com

Thank you all for supporting our journey 💛🩵
Cheers to what’s in store for us next!

09/28/2025

Only a handful of tickets left! It’s always a treasure to spend time with Larry Grant.

See you on Oct 6! 🙌🏻

Spend the evening with Larry Grant sʔəyəɬəq 洪禮興, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Elder as he shares his life story in his new book “Reconciling: A Lifelong Struggle to Belong”.

Watch the conversation between him and co-author Scott Steedman, moderated by filmmaker Sarah Ling, and view the history of Vancouver through a new lens. A book signing with Larry and Scott will conclude the evening.

This event is apart of BC Culture Days, taking place between Sept. 19th-Oct. 12th, which encourages people to learn more about culture and traditions through free, or pay as you may events across the province!

📆When: Oct. 6th -8:30pm
📍Where: University Women’s Club at Hycroft Manor
💸Price: By donation

Register now at the link in bio.