Now in its 25th year, the Toronto Chinatown Festival returns to Spadina Avenue for a vibrant weekend of culture, food, and celebration! Taking place August 9–10, 2025, this milestone event will feature multicultural performances, lion and dragon dances, international street food, interactive activities, and a special Saturday night appearance by Hong Kong star Alice Lau…
Volunteer & Lead in One of Toronto’s Most Iconic Cultural Celebrations The Toronto Chinatown Festival returns this August 9&10, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to help bring the event to life! Whether you’re eager to lend a helping hand or ready to step up as a team leader, this is your chance to be…
Job Title: Administrative Director Location: Toronto Chinatown Business Improvement Area Reports To: Board of Management Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $60,000–$70,000 annually Hours: 35 hours/week (Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM) Application Start Date: April 24, 2025 Application End Date: May 31, 2025 View the hiring details here. Position Overview The Administrative Director is a…
On August 20 & 21, 2022, the Toronto Chinatown Business Improvement Area (CBIA) will host the 22nd Toronto Chinatown Festival under the theme of the “Eight Immortals” (八仙), taking after the popular Chinese mythology. In Chinese mythology, the Eight Immortals are believed to know the secrets of nature. They represent separately male, female, the old,…
We are excited to announce that the 20th Toronto Chinatown Festival is coming back this summer! This popular summer festival not only pays tribute to Chinese culture, it is also a tourist attraction for the City of Toronto. To make this event successful, Chinatown BIA is looking for the assistance of our summer volunteers. If…
Toronto Chinatown BIA (Business Improvement Area) is happy to announce the returning of our long-awaited Toronto Chinatown Festival this summer. The outdoor event will be held on August 20 & 21, 2022. Under the Roadmap Exit Step, the Government of Ontario has lifted many public health measures including all indoor and outdoor capacity limits for…
As Asian Heritage Month draws to a close, it does not mean that our resilience and efforts stop here. It means that now more than ever, allyship has become mission critical. We are honoured to bring forward and amplify the stories and voices of people in our community. Now more than ever, we need to…
Yue Moon is a community-based, multimedia public art program as part of Chinatown’s 2021 Lunar New Year celebration. Led by artists PUFF Paddy and Winnie Truong, supported by the STEPS Initiative in partnership with the Chinatown BIA, Yue Moon brings people together for a luminous experience — an escape from the darkness and cold of…
Supported by the City of Toronto, Toronto Chinatown BIA is proud to announce the launch of its first innovation project “4D Chinatown,” aiming to provide a whole new experience for people around the world to learn about the community and encourage Torontonians to support their local businesses without going to those places in person during…
Join us in learning about the history of Toronto’s Chinatown! Harvey Low from City of Toronto’s Social Research Unit will be presenting a historical overview of Chinese Canadians living in Toronto. The event will take place on Thursday, August 27, 2PM – 4PM on ZOOM. Topics includes: The Chinese community & population in Toronto A…