Touch, enrich and refresh lives.
Create an environment where lives are strengthened through broad ties with culturally diverse communities.
Sien Lok
Standing true to our name—“happiness through good works.”
Our story
Formed to protect a community.
Sien Lok Society of Calgary was formed in 1968 in response to a threat to the existence of Calgary’s Chinatown.
In 1965, the City proposed the construction of a 12-lane parkway, known as the East-West Penetrator, over Chinatown. Approval would have destroyed Calgary’s third Chinatown location.
A group of young businesspeople and professionals helped preserve the historic district by establishing Sien Lok Society. Today, we continue working for the betterment of Calgary’s Chinese community and uphold cultural diversity, history, cooperation, harmony and family.
What drives us
Preserve and promote culture.
Develop and participate in cultural preservation and promotional activities for everyone interested in Chinese Canadian culture.
Create a legacy
Help Chinese Canadian culture thrive.
Volunteer, become a member, or support Sien Lok Society’s work in the community.