The city and province are pushing for Vancouver's Chinatown to be designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, saying it should serve as a reminder of the crucial contributions of Chinese-Canadians. "Vancouver's Chinatown is a powerful symbol of the resilience, determination and courage of generations of the Chinese community and people who have helped build this province," Horgan said in a press release. Vancouver's Chinatown dates back to the late 1800s, and is the largest in Canada, as well as one of the oldest. The Millennium Gate on Pender Street greets visitors to Vancouver's Chinatown. The province's current World Heritage sites include the national parks of the Rocky Mountains and SGang Gwaay Llnagaay, a Haida village site on Haida Gwaii.

Source: CBC News September 17, 2018 19:30 UTC