When is Jack Chow Building open?
Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–5 PM; Sat 10 AM–4 PM; Sun closed. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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Jack Chow Building
- 4.252 reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Also called the Sam Kee Building, this 1913 Chinatown landmark has an exceptionally shallow footprint and illuminated glass features.
Quick answers
Jack Chow Building in short
When is the best time to visit Jack Chow Building?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Jack Chow Building indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Jack Chow Building good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Jack Chow Building cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Jack Chow Building?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Jack Chow Building?
About 15 minutes.
Where is Jack Chow Building?
8 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1R3.
Is Jack Chow Building wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 2:30 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 10 am.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 7° out there
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Clear
- Feels
- 7°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6km/h
- 3pm
9° - 4pm8°
- 5pm
7°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- tuesday
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- wednesday
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- friday
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–4 PM
- sundayToday
- Closed
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Jack Chow Building
- 2 Catfe · 3 min
- 3 Nelson the Seagull · 3 min
- 4 Tokyo In April · 3 min
- 5 Keto Caveman Café · 3 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 15 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.2from 52 reviews
Known for
- Narrow architecture
- Chinatown landmark
- Neon lighting
- Glass-block sidewalk
Around Chinatown
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowCatfeCafé · 3 min walk
Good nowNelson the SeagullBakery · 3 min walk
Tokyo In AprilJapanese · 3 min walk
Keto Caveman CaféKeto · 3 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time