Chinatown Business Improvement Area (CBIA)

Unique cultural hub with shopping and dining experiences in the city centre, located along the banks of the Bow River. See the Chinese Cultural Centre, the only structure of its kind outside of China, Sien Lok Park to learn about the history of Chinese Calgarians. Canton Block, the century-old building that was once home to many clansmen associations and more! Home to a variety of unique retailers, food and beverage, and professional services where East truly meets West. Taste cultural flavours like Silver Dragon Restaurant, explore the local shops at Dragon City Mall, and visit attractions like the Chinese Cultural Centre. Traditional Chinese medicine shops and pharmacies, acupuncture/ Shiatsu massage and physical therapies. General physicians, psychologists, dentists. Hello Kitty accessories, Star Wars models. Meat and seafood, grocery and appliances. Bubble teas, Bistros, Hong Kong-style café, self-brewed coffee. Gourmet chocolate and rolled ice-cream. Flavoured Kit Kats, adult-only Hookah. Asian cuisine, Brazilian Steakhouse. Come explore our Chinatown like no others before. Over 40,000 patrons enjoy local entertainers, food merchants, and retailers at the annual Chinatown Street Festival.