Royal Arch
This unique arch is a symbol of prosperity, health and good fortune. It is of Chinese northern-royal style with nine distinguished golden roofs covered with glazed tiles. Five symbolic coins of five precious metals (gold, silver, copper, iron and tin) and five threads (red, yellow, blue, white and black) are embedded into the structure. By following these Chinese traditions, it is said to bring blessings to the people and to the land.


The Chinatown Arch Project 2010
The Ottawa Chinatown Arch had been a dream of the community for years. Led by the Somerset Street Chinatown Business Improvement Area (BIA) and it’s dedicated committee, supported by the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, the City of Ottawa, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Canada, the City of Beijing and many community members and corporations – the dream became a reality in 2010.
The twin-city project between the City of Ottawa and the City of Beijing also commemorated the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Canada and the People’s Republic of China.
Construction was completed on October 1, 2010.
Peter Yeung Co-Chair Steering Committee | Katie Ng Co-Chair Fundraiser Committee | Gus Este Co-Chair PR/Publicity |
Larry Lee Co-Chair Steering Committee | Dr. Shu Pang Chou Executive Director | Christopher Tan Legal Advisor |
Angie Kwan Co-Chair Fundraising Committee | Albert Tang Executive Director | Alan Tang Secretary |
Jason Kelly Co-Chair Fundraising Committee | Theresa Yan Treasurer | Jason Zhang Member at Large |
Bill & June Joe
R.W. Tomlinson Ltd.
Frank & Loretta LingTom
Foo Yee & Marion K. Hum
Ada & Larry Lee
Wing Cheng & Fung Chun Lee
Jason Yuan & Debbie Chang
Jubilee Fine Jewelers
Mr. & Mrs. Tuyen Tran
Dr. Ben Fong, D.D.S.
ScotiaBank
Sandra Ng & Choo Leung
TD Bank Group
Golden Dragon Ho Inc.
Philip Yip & Ling Yip
Jason W. M. Kelly & Doris Y. Kwok
Mrs. Yem Han Fong & Mr. Len Fong Ottawa Chinese Lions Club Benny P.N. & Shan Fung Kung Marilla Po-Chu Lo Tony Kue Shahrasebi Sean & Jamilah Murray Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival Binghay & Yimyu Kwan Chin Lo & Yeung Family Irene Wong & Kelvin Wong Jin-Tiong Tan & Hie-Kwong Wong Advance Printers Grace Xin & Dr. Stripinis Peter So & Fung Han Jung So Jason Zhigang Zhang & Jing Xiao | Dr. Lienpo & Dr. Shupang Chou Ken Yip & Family del Rosario Financial Vu Duc Khanh & Tran Thi Diem Phuong Chong Family Laurier Optical Pheonix Homes Thien Dieu Ly, DD & Dr. Ky Tuong Ly Dr. Ben Cheng & Dr. Louise Bourgault Mr. John Phan & Mrs. Linda Tran-Phan ReviewSource.ca First Estate Realty & Property Management Ltd. Ottawa International Airport Authority Beechwood Cemetery |
Chaozhou Association of Ottawa Canada
Chinese Free Masons of Ottawa
Ottawa Tam’s Clansmen Association
Confederation of Ottawa Chinese-Canadians
Eastern Ontario Hoy Sun Association Canada
Chinatown Remixed
Design firms
Beijing Research Institute of Ancient Architecture (China)
Delcan Corporation (Canada) www.delcan.com
Construction firms
Beijing Historical Relic and Construction Company (China)
R. W. Tomlinson Limited (Canada) www.tomlinsongroup.com
Project Management
Delcan Corporation/Chinatown BIA

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5-299 Bronson Ave. Ottawa, Ontario K1R 6J1
(613) 230-4707