Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

10/28/2026

What lies at the intersection of geology, craftsmanship, Chinese culture, and the art of the classical garden? Surprisingly, the answer is this simple clay roof tile!

Join clay artisan and Garden docent Colin Doerr for an engaging exploration of clay and its remarkable role at the Garden. Combining a guided Garden tour, illustrated discussion and hands-on clay workshop, this experience invites participants to discover some of the Garden’s most easily overlooked—and fascinating—architectural and cultural details.

Working with stoneware and simple forming and impression techniques, each participant will create a clay piece inspired by the Garden’s roof and water-drop tiles. No previous ceramic experience is required.

Clay in the Classical Chinese Garden is an invitation to look at the Garden differently—to follow clay from earth, to craftsperson, to kiln, to architecture, and to discover how a seemingly simple material can connect nature, technology, craftsmanship, culture and art.

📅 Date: October 11
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $75 per participant
📍 Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 578 Carrall St.

Tickets available now. https://champ.ly/kOzVpQUD

10/28/2026

Want to try Tai Chi, but don’t know where to start?

Join us for a transformative experience designed to build strength, enhance flexibility, and bring peace to your body and mind. No experience needed: our Tai Chi workshops are perfect for all levels.

Tai Chi is more than an exercise—it’s a path to improved health, clarity, and focus. Whether you are looking to increase flexibility, reduce stress, or gain more mobility in your daily routine, these workshops offer practical benefits for both body and mind.

Embark on the journey to balance and well-being – see you in class!
https://champ.ly/zbnBRsNw

📅 Upcoming Dates: October 31 | November: 7, 14, and 28 (No class on November 21)
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: Drop-in: $25 per participant
📍 Location: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 578 Carrall St.

10/23/2026

Bring your team together in a setting that inspires creativity, connection, and a little time away from the everyday.

At the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, your team can explore watercolour painting, traditional Chinese crafts, or enjoy a relaxed Garden Party social surrounded by the beauty and tranquility of one of Vancouver’s most unique cultural spaces.

We’re happy to work with you to create a bespoke team experience tailored to your organization. Reach out to our team and let’s create an outing your colleagues will remember.

Email us at [email protected] to find out more.

10/21/2026

New date just announced! An additional session of Tai Chi with Fish will be available on November 28. Walk-ins welcome!

Join us for a transformative experience designed to build strength, enhance flexibility, and bring peace to your body and mind. No experience needed: our Tai Chi workshops are perfect for all levels.

Tai Chi is more than an exercise—it’s a path to improved health, clarity, and focus. Whether you are looking to increase flexibility, reduce stress, or gain more mobility in your daily routine, these workshops offer practical benefits for both body and mind.
Embark on the journey to balance and well-being – see you in class!
https://champ.ly/zbnBRsNw

📅 Date: Saturdays from August 29 to November 14, ***NEW DATE*** November 28.
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: Drop-in: $25 per participant
📍 Location: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 578 Carrall St.

Join us for our Tai Chi Series: A transformative experience designed to build strength, enhance flexibility, and bring peace to your body and mind. No experience needed: our Tai Chi workshops are perfect for all levels. Tai Chi is more than an exercise—it’s a path to improved health, clarity, an...

10/21/2026

What can a simple clay roof tile tell us about geology, craftsmanship, Chinese culture, and the art of the classical garden?

Join clay artisan and Garden docent Colin Doerr for an engaging exploration of clay and its remarkable role at the Garden. Combining a guided Garden tour, illustrated discussion and hands-on clay workshop, this experience invites participants to discover some of the Garden’s most easily overlooked—and fascinating—architectural and cultural details.

Working with stoneware and simple forming and impression techniques, each participant will create a clay piece inspired by the Garden’s roof and water-drop tiles. No previous ceramic experience is required.

Clay in the Classical Chinese Garden is an invitation to look at the Garden differently—to follow clay from earth, to craftsperson, to kiln, to architecture, and to discover how a seemingly simple material can connect nature, technology, craftsmanship, culture and art.

📅 Date: November 1
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $75 per participant
📍 Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 578 Carrall St.
Tickets available now: https://champ.ly/kNq3m8gs

10/15/2026

On the ninth day of the ninth month of the Lunar calendar, we celebrate the Double Ninth Festival, also known as Chongyang.

Traditionally, families mark the day by spending time outdoors, enjoying chrysanthemum tea and w**e, and honouring their elders. It is also widely commemorated as a day of respect for seniors.
To celebrate our neighbors, longevity, and nature, we invite you to join us at the Garden on October 18. We are pleased to offer free admission to BC residents aged 65 and above.

Photography by Ting Wang.

📅 Date: October 18
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (last entry 3:30 PM)
🎟️ Tickets: Free for individuals aged 65 or older residing in BC. Please bring a piece of ID to verify.
📍 Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 578 Carrall St.

10/14/2026

If you are looking for the perfect way to spend some time with an elder in your life, join us at the Garden on October 18 for a game of strategy! We are pleased to offer free admission to BC residents aged 65 and above. Participate in our Go workshop at the Garden, in collaboration with the experts at the Vancouver Go Academy!

Learn how to play one of the world’s oldest board games. Invented in China over 2,500 years ago, this strategy game may look simple, but it’s considered one of the four major disciplines of the Chinese literati for a reason!

📅 Date: October 18
⏰ Time: Garden Hours: 9:30 AM - 4 PM (Last entry 3:30.) | Wei Qi hours: 10 AM - 3 PM
🎟️ Tickets: Included with general admission. | Senior Admission: free for individuals aged 65 or older residing in BC. Please bring a piece of ID to verify.
📍 Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 578 Carrall St.

10/13/2026

On October 4, we stepped into an afternoon unlike any other. Masterful performing artists and skilled traditional artisans came together at the Garden for an afternoon of opera, storytelling, and craft.

"Echoes of Chinese Heritage" hosted in conjunction with World of Love Multicultural Carnival 多元文化嘉年华 brought together celebrated performing artists for an immersive experience.

Guests in Vancouver were able to hear Suzhou Pingtan performed by Xia Xiyan 夏夕燕 and Zhu Bin 朱斌 — telling stories of the beauty of the Qinhuai River, exploring the legend of the white snake, and unravelling the love story of the Phoenix Hairpin through their melodies.

Huang Chunyong, performing on the silk-string guqin, guided visitors through the drifting clouds of the Xiao and Xiang rivers, depicting not only the beauty of mountains, but the rarity of meeting another who truly understands you.

Zhou Xin 周鑫 and Xu Sijia 徐思佳 also brought their legendary Kunqu Opera performance to the Garden, performing excerpts from the centuries-old classic opera The Peony Pavilion, sharing tales of love surrounded by the beauty of the garden.

Visitors also had the opportunity to partake in a live tea ceremony, as well as try hands-on crafts, including lantern making, embroidery, clay figurines, and wheat straw painting.

We're honoured to have had the opportunity to host these four celebrated performers:
Zhu Bin 朱斌 — Suzhou Pingtan artist, known for his solo concert Melodies of Gusu.
Xia Xiyan 夏夕燕 — Key performer with the Jiangsu Pingtan Ensemble.
Zhou Xin 周鑫 — Kunqu Opera performer specializing in xiaosheng (young male) roles.
Xu Sijia 徐思佳 — Kunqu Opera performer specializing in leading female roles.

We extend our thanks to the staff, volunteers, and supporters who made this event possible. As our 40th anniversary year continues, we celebrate the opportunity to create events where authentic classical Chinese culture is accessible to all.

Photography by Harrison Ha and Garden staff.

10/10/2026

On the ninth day of the ninth month of the Lunar calendar, we celebrate the Double Ninth Festival, also known as Chongyang.

Traditionally, families mark the day by spending time outdoors, enjoying chrysanthemum tea and w**e, and honouring their elders. It is also widely commemorated as a day of respect for seniors.

To celebrate our neighbors, longevity, and nature, we invite you to join us at the Garden on October 18. We are pleased to offer free admission to BC residents aged 65 and above.

📅 Date: October 18
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (last entry 3:30 PM)
🎟️ Tickets: Free for individuals aged 65 or older residing in BC. Please bring a piece of ID to verify.
📍 Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 578 Carrall St.