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Photo showing a model ship, picture of a soldier on the left and picture of ships of the right

heritage fair

Celebrate Canadian history and heritage with Richmond students.

3D model of YVR airport

heritage fair

Annual showcase of student history projects.

Model of workers building train track

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Heritage Fair students follow their curiosity, use historical inquiry skills, and present their learning to an authentic audience.

Stuffed toys of a bear and a moose, Canada flag and a book
Photo showing a ship and a lamp
Photo showing light bulbs from various years and an exhibition board

About Heritage Fair

The Richmond Regional Heritage Fair is an annual showcase of history project displays created by local elementary and secondary students.

Three levels of Heritage Fairs

School Heritage Fair. Students will first present their Heritage Fair projects at their school.

Regional Heritage Fair. Exceptional projects at the school level will be selected for the Regional Heritage Fair. Students will be interviewed by judges about their Heritage Fair project, and also take part in unique heritage workshops and field trips. The next regional fair will take place on Friday, May 10, 2024.

Provincial Heritage Fair. Judges will nominate 3 students from the Regional Heritage Fair to present their projects at the Provincial Heritage Fair, a five-day history camp that takes place in a different city in BC each year. The next Provincial Fair will be in Victoria from July 2-5, 2024.

Each year, over 150 Richmond students present Heritage Fair projects on topics that draw from family heritage and local Richmond stories to regional, provincial and national history. Over 6000 students take part in Heritage Fairs across BC and thousands more across Canada.

Handouts of Richmond Heritage Fair Illustration of a brain Illustration of a light bulb

Learn More

For Teachers

Follow the link for a helpful timeline and important resources to support every step of your Heritage Fair journey.

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For Volunteers

Heritage Fair volunteers help with activities, registration, student coordination, and much more. Join our volunteer team!

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Past Heritage Fairs

The 21st Richmond Regional Heritage Fair returned to full capacity on Friday, May 12, 2023. Find the program schedule, award recipient list, and participating schools by following the link.

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why

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Heritage Fair students follow their curiosity, actually do history, and present their learning to an authentic audience.

For Students

  • Personalizes learning
  • Fosters inquiry based critical and historical thinking skills
  • Produces engaged citizens

For Teachers

  • Supports cross-curricular teaching goals in Social Studies, Art, English Language Arts, Math, and French
  • Supports Core Competencies in communicating, critical and reflective thinking, positive personal and cultural identity, and social awareness and responsibility

For Parents

  • Builds your child’s confidence and pride in their learning
  • Develops your child’s communication skills, from researching to presenting
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