A parade by Québec City’s Chinese community during World War II
The arrival of the trans-Canada railway spurred the growth of a Chinese community in Québec City in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. On September 5, 1945, many of its members proudly marched through the streets of Québec City in celebration of V-J Day, the surrender of Japan on August 14, 1945. Japan withdrew its military occupation from China, and World War II officially came to an end. See how this historic event, which took place on the other side of the world, reverberated in the streets of Old Quebec.
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The presence of the Chinese community in Québec City dates back to 1891, when two Chinese immigrants settled in the Saint-Roch district. The Chinese population grew very gradually throughout the 20th century. By 1945, there were about 500 people in the community. Over the course of its history, this community has operated some 20 laundry businesses and 30 restaurants in the city!
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