Support the temple

Tam Kung Temple has served generations of Chinese Canadians and Victorians since 1876. Your support helps us care for one of Canada's oldest Chinese temples — today and through the road ahead.

Following the fire of June 15, our directors are working with fire officials, restoration specialists, and insurance providers, and a full assessment is still underway. We'll share detailed restoration plans and any funding needs once we know more.

In the meantime, the Yen Wo Society continues its work preserving the temple, and gifts of any size are gratefully received. Every contribution helps protect an irreplaceable piece of Chinese Canadian history.

What the fire touched

Before

After

Before

The Tam Kung statue endures

Before

After

Before

The wooden statue of Tam Kung survived the fire — just as it passed unscathed through an earlier fire in 1980. In the midst of uncertainty, it remains a symbol of resilience and hope.

MATCHING GIFT

Your gift, doubled

David & Fancy Ching have generously committed $20,000 to match gifts toward our content restoration efforts — dollar for dollar, up to $20,000 total. Give using any of the methods below while the match lasts, and your donation goes twice as far.

Ways to Help

Saanich Legacy Foundation

The Saanich Legacy Foundation issues tax receipts for either Tam Kung Temple or Yen Wo Society.

Donate

Cheque

Saanich Legacy Foundation

Payable to "Yen Wo Society"

c/o Chinese Community Service Centre, 655 Herald St, Victoria, BC V8W 3L6

E-transfer

Using your bank's mobile app or website, Interac e-Transfer or Send Money to donate@tamkungtemple.ca

Scan to donate

Tam Kung Temple

Canada's oldest Chinese temple National Historic Site of Canada · Est. 1876

Email/phone: yenwosociety@gmail.com / 250-889-8329

Address: 1713 Government St, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z4

Mail: Yen Wo Society c/o Chinese Community Service Centre - 655 Herald St, Victoria, BC V8W 3L6

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