Spark Gala 2026
Spark Gala, co-presented by Onni Group and RBC, is the Chinese Canadian Museum’s flagship annual fundraising event, bringing together leaders from government, business, and the community alongside cultural advocates, supporters, and friends for an evening of connection, celebration, and impact.
Taking place on Friday, September 18, 2026, at the Westin Bayshore, Spark plays a vital role in supporting exhibitions, public programs, educational initiatives, and community engagement efforts. Together, we can ensure that Chinese Canadian stories continue to be preserved, shared, and celebrated for generations to come.
For premium table purchase, please contact: Debra Zhou, Director of Development at debra.zhou@chinesecanadianmuseum.ca.
At a glance
Date:
Friday, September 18, 2026
Time:
Doors: 5 P.M.
Detailed schedule coming soon
Location:
The Westin Bayshore
1601 Bayshore Dr.,
Vancouver, BC V6G 2V4
Tickets / Table Prices:
Premium Table (10 guests) — $5,000 (partially tax deductible)
Regular Table (10 guests) — $2,500
Individual Ticket — $275
Debra Zhou
Director of Development
debra.zhou@chinesecanadianmuseum.ca
What to expect
Join us for an unforgettable evening of connection, community, and celebration as distinguished leaders from government, business, and the community, alongside cultural advocates, friends, and supporters, unite in support of the Chinese Canadian Museum’s mission to preserve, share, and elevate Chinese Canadian histories and experiences.
More than a gala, Spark is a space for meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and collective inspiration. This special evening celebrates and supports the stories, people, and communities that continue to shape Chinese Canadian history and culture.
We are honoured to welcome Brandt Louie, President and CEO of H.Y. Louie Co. Ltd. and Chairman of London Drugs Ltd., as this year’s feature speaker.
We would be delighted to have you join us. More details will be shared over the coming weeks.
2026 Spark Committee
CCM Board Chair: Grace Wong
Co-Chairs: Bob Rennie, Martin Thibodeau, Duncan Wlodarczak
Committee Members: Jonathan Lai, Wendy Lee, Olivia Luan, William Ma, Jennifer Natland, Dr. Brenda Tan, Sylvia Sun, Swan Zhou
Thank you to our Spark 2026 Sponsors
(Sponsors confirmed as of June 19, 2026)
