About

Mission and History

Governance and community leadership: implement the Chinatown Strategy through leadership, shared responsibility and resourcing.

From enthusiastic shopkeepers and a range of festivals to diverse and authentic food offerings and proximity to the downtown core, Edmonton's Chinatown already offers great specialties. CTC's programs leverage these assets to give residents and visitors multiple reasons to visit Chinatown throughout the year.

CTC at a Glance

Who we are
The Chinatown Transformation Collaborative (CTC; in Chinese, 愛城唐人街發展協會) is a non-profit society in Edmonton, Alberta. It brings Chinatown's businesses, cultural organizations and residents together to carry out the City of Edmonton's Chinatown Strategy.
Since
2017, the year the City published The Chinatown Strategy: Energizing a Prosperous Future.
Where
Edmonton's Chinatown: North Chinatown on 97 Street, South Chinatown around 102 Avenue, and the Chinese Garden in Louise McKinney Riverfront Park.
What we work on
The Strategy's five pillars: A. Improve Sense of Safety and Security; B. Focused Economic Development; C. Governance and Community Leadership Network; D. Celebrate Chinatown as a Destination; E. Enhance Built Form and Landmarks.
Leadership
A volunteer board. Executive officers: Sandy Pon (Chair and Co-Founder), Lan Chan-Marples (Vice-Chair), Sharon Zhang (Treasurer), Joanna Wong (Secretary). Directors: Kai Mo, Kathryn Luu, Bob Dawe, Henry Fung, Daphane Chan.
Programs
The Chinatown Safety Council, Dragon Food Tours, Chinatown Stories, and the CTC Storytelling Centre. In September 2026 CTC co-hosted the International Chinatown Conference, "Destination Chinatowns," with the University of Alberta.
Visitor information
Festivals, food tours, shops and restaurants are on Explore Chinatown, CTC's visitor website.
Status
Non-profit society. Not a registered charity, so CTC does not issue tax receipts.
Social media
CTC: Instagram and Facebook, @changechinatown. Explore Chinatown: Instagram and Facebook, @explorechinatownyeg.
Business association
Chinatown businesses are represented by the Edmonton Chinatown & Area Business Improvement Association (@yeg_chinatown on Instagram).
Contact
CTC Storytelling Centre, 10601 97 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5H 2L5 · +1 (587) 858-2627 · info@ctcyeg.com

Governance

Our Board

CTC is led by a volunteer board drawn from Chinatown's community.

Executive Officers

  • Sandy PonChair and Co-Founder
  • Lan Chan-MarplesVice-Chair
  • Sharon ZhangTreasurer
  • Joanna WongSecretary

Directors

  • Kai MoDirector
  • Kathryn LuuDirector
  • Bob DaweDirector
  • Henry FungDirector
  • Daphane ChanDirector

Interested in serving on the board or a committee? Email info@ctcyeg.com

Land Acknowledgement

Edmonton's Chinatown stands on Treaty 6 territory. For thousands of years before Chinese newcomers opened the first shops near Jasper Avenue, this land was cared for by the nêhiyaw (Cree), Dene, Anishinaabe (Saulteaux), Nakota Isga (Nakota Sioux) and Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) peoples. It is the homeland of the Métis, and Edmonton is home to one of the largest Inuit communities south of the 60th parallel.

Chinese Canadians know what it means to build community on land and in a country that did not always welcome them. We honour the peoples who were here first, and we commit to a Chinatown where Indigenous neighbours, artists and businesses are partners in its future: in our programs, our events and the stories we tell.

CTC Storytelling Centre

A gathering place for the stories and traditions of Chinatown.

Plan a visit

Dragon Food Tours

Youth-led culinary and cultural tours of Chinatown.

Explore the tours

Edmonton Dragon Festival

A three-day celebration of culture, competition and community.

Explore the festival

Youth Leadership and Dragon Boat

Mentorship for the next generation of Chinatown leaders.

Explore youth programs

Sustain a Vibrant Chinatown

The revitalization of Chinatown requires a unified community and strong partnerships. Contributions from individuals and organizations sustain the programs, events and advocacy that keep Chinatown a celebrated, thriving destination now and into the future.

Support Chinatown