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Last reviewed 13-Mar-17. Incorrect? Let us know.

Services at this Location

- Payphone

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Unique Location Features / Special Usage

- auditorium, Asian Library, Tea Gallery, Music Studio, Swann Collection of Rare Asian Books

History / Points of Interest

Year Erected: 1975

The Asian centre was officially opened on June 5th, 1981. It took over 10 years to construct the building due to its interesting history. The support beams and girders are from the Sanyo Pavilion from the 1970 Expo in Osaka, Japan. The beams were donated as a centennial gift to Canada from Japan to symbolize the close ties between Asia and Canada. The architect for the project, Donald Matsuba, designed the building to reflect traditional Asian styles, including the Japanese farmhouse.

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Asian Centre is located near the red arrow on the map below. You can plot a second location below.

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Finding Your Way: The Asian Centre is located on the north side of Memorial Road, across from the Fraser Parkade and next to the entrance to the Nitobe Memorial Garden.

Detailed Directions: A road map and detailed directions for Asian Centre can be found on Google.

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