This is the oldest existing gurdwara in the Western Hemisphere, preceded only by a 1908 gurdwara once located in Vancouver’s Kitsilano before its demolition. Gurdwaras are religious institutions, but they also serve as sacred, cultural, social and political spaces for the community. Christopher Cheung reports. Christopher reports on urban issues for The Tyee. Published March 6, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/03/06/Case-Gurdwara-Lumber-Barons-KKK/