Canadians of South Asian Heritages Museum

The Province of BC is working towards building a museum that highlights the contributions of Canadians of South Asian heritages to BC. This museum will preserve history, build community ties, and share South Asian stories for future generations.

Home to one of Canada’s largest South Asian communities, Surrey is the best place to celebrate the stories, resilience, and achievements of Canadians of South Asian heritages.

Why the museum should be built in Surrey

Surrey is the ideal place for a museum that shares the stories and history of South Asian communities in BC and beyond:

• The Provincial Government’s engagement report named Surrey the top location for this museum.
• Nearly 40% of Surrey residents have South Asian backgrounds.
• The city hosts many cultural groups and events, including the largest Khalsa Day Vaisakhi Parade outside of India.
• There is strong local support for projects that celebrate cultural heritage.
• Surrey is expected to become BC’s largest city, with a growing and diverse population.
• The City has identified several key sites where it could be built and has taken the Province for a tour of these locations.
• Our central location in the Lower Mainland is easy to reach by public transit and major roads.