Year of the Horse at the Museum | Chinese Canadian Museum

February 17, 2026 marks the start of the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse. Celebrate at the museum on February 21–22 with a festive weekend of family-friendly activities including treats, drop-in crafts, and cooking workshops.

On Saturday, February 21, enjoy live performances of the audio play Bun Fun New Year in English and Cantonese by Five Blessings Collective.

On Sunday, February 22, after the Chinatown Parade, join Chef Christopher Leow for a hands-on Prosperity Salad (撈起魚生) cooking workshop, and drop in to make a Lunar New Year couplet (揮春) with Bagua Artist Association

The 52nd annual Vancouver Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade takes place on Sunday, February 22, 2026, starting at 11 a.m. at the Millennium Gate. The, 3-hour, 1.3 km event celebrates the Year of the Fire Horse. with over 200,000 spectators expected, featuring lion dances, cultural groups, and, government representatives