Since 2017, when we first became active, more than 200 individuals (retirees, members, including friends, guests, and spouses) have participated in over 66 events.
We are always open to suggestions for tours and other events for 2026 and beyond. Send us a quick email at: kpura@kpu.ca
KPU Retirees Association Presents
Chinese Canadian Museum Tour
Date & Time: May 14, 2026, 10am start.
Cost: KPURA members $15; $20 friends.
Registration: kpura@kpu.ca
The Chinese Canadian Museum is now permanently at home inside the Wing Sang Building. Originally a two-storey structure built in 1889 by merchant Yip Sang, the Wing Sang Building was later expanded in 1901 and 1912, and remains the oldest building in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Our tour will be conducted by Dr. Melissa Karmen Lee - Museum CEO and Curator of the Dream Factory Exhibition. Following the tour, we plan to gather for a dim sum lunch at Jade Dynasty Restaurant. We will be joined by Gordon Lee, currently on the Board of the Chinese Canadian Museum.
Please register for this event at kpura@kpu.ca & indicate if you will be joining us for lunch as well please & thanks.
The Chinese Canadian Museum is located at 51 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC.
Some highlights of what we will see:
Dream Factory: Cantopop/Mandopop – It’s award winning exhibition of the costumes and music that was very popular in China and Hong Kong between 1980 and 2000. There is also an opportunity to sing karaoke.
A Soldier for All Seasons (permanent collection): an immersive exhibition about the Chinese Canadian soldiers who, although they were not permitted to become Canadian citizens, enlisted and fought during the 2nd World War. Many were dropped behind enemy lines in SE Asia to work undertake espionage and to work with resistance groups fighting the Japanese.
https://www.chinesecanadianmuseum.ca/exhibitions/a-soldier-for-all-seasons
A visit to the School Room where the Yip children and others from Chinatown studied Chinese language.
https://www.chinesecanadianmuseum.ca/exhibitions/yip-sang-period-rooms
Register for any of our events – either in person or by Zoom – by sending an email to KPURA@kpu.ca
Past Events
2026
2026 AGM Keynote - Trish McAuliffe, President of the National Pensioners Federation (NPF) on Promoting a life of dignity, independence and financial security for seniors across Canada. This excellent session can be watched here:
https://kpu-ca.zoom.us/rec/share/vkKUTVfvach8DYQ460qHUYlJc88a4V_ln192byUn4cg8eb0pmJ4ySg8LLqwDOYzX.0mIr0wuNRwqubuHx?startTime=1773335174000
Passcode: NQVH8s0=
Seed Packaging work bee - February 19, 2-5pm - Langley campus Library. Getting ready for the new growing season.
KPU Seed Library session - January 29 - online - Overview of the KPU Seed Library.
Events Archive - where we have been and what we have done.
https://www.kpu.ca/retirees/eventsarchive