Many believe there are no longer any traces of Nanaimo’s Chinatowns after the big fire of Fall 1960, but their history endures through the last remaining physical structures in the Nanaimo's original Third and Fourth Chinatowns on Hecate Street. These buildings stand as important reminders of Chinese life, community-building, and continuous placemaking in Nanaimo, including the longstanding presence of the Nanaimo Chinese Freemasons.

Today, these historic buildings are under threat of sale and redevelopment. Help us advocate for their recognition and protection as heritage sites worthy of preservation by the City of Nanaimo.