After the CPR was completed in 1885 several thousand Chinese workers returned to China, however others could not afford the cost of the ticket. These railway workers needed to find new jobs. Chinese people became gardeners, grocers, cooks, or servants in wealthy white households. They also opened their own businesses including laundry mats, restaurants or cafes. These businesses didn`t require alot of money to run. Some Chinese found mining jobs in Alberta. These jobs were seasonal, and many of them returned to Calgary, Edmonton, Rethbridge and Red Deer for the winter.
Chinese Immigration to Canada: A Tale of Perseverance
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