1. 39 Service Battalion & 12 Service Battalion Museum
See the activities of the every day citizens who voluntarily train to support supply and maintenance needs of the local army reserve. Museum volunteers present and will be providing commentary on the museum displays.
Due to ongoing construction, parking is limited.
Drop-in on Saturday, June 3rd from 10AM to 4PM or Sunday, June 4th from 10AM to 4PM.
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Anar Persian Cuisine’s goal is to provide an educational experience, where we will display many different kinds of food from our culture in a Persian restaurant. Sample our menu and experience different aspects of a restaurant, such as its menu, ambiance, and services.
The program can be used to create an interactive platform that provides users with an immersive experience of what a Persian restaurant has to offer.
The Az-Zahraa Islamic Center enables its members to promote the values and practices of the Islamic Shia Ithna Asheri Jaffari Faith for the spiritual, social, educational and economic well being of the community. Experience a comfortable environment in which guests are welcome to ask questions and establish fruitful dialogue with members of our community.
Please be prepared to remove shoes. Guests are visiting a religious centre and school and are requested to follow a modest dress code.
Richmond Baha’i Community invites visitors to explore how to build a vibrant and harmonious community that celebrates unity in diversity!
Experience the Baha’i community-building activities that promote unity in diversity including character-building classes for children focusing on virtues, programs that empower junior youth and learning opportunities for parents and adults.
Drop-in on Saturday, June 3rd from 10AM to 4PM or Sunday, June 4th from 10AM to 4PM.
5. BC Emergency Health Services – South Richmond Station
BCEHS oversees BC Ambulance Service & BC Patient Transfer Services. Within this mandate the South Richmond Station strives to deliver the best possible patient care within Richmond, and beyond.
See inside an Ambulance Station and understand the day-to-day lives of Paramedics.
Drop-in on Saturday, June 3rd from 10AM to 4PM or Sunday, June 4th from 10AM to 4PM.
The Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site is a rare surviving example of Steveston’s once thriving mixture of canneries, boatyards, and residences when fishing and boat building were flourishing industries on the Fraser River.
Discover Britannia Shipyards and get a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible restoration project of the boat cradles in the shipyard building. Here you will learn how these cradles played such a pivotal role in Steveston’s fishing and boating history. Drop-in on Saturday, June 3rd from 11AM to 3PM or Sunday, June 4th from 11AM to 3PM for our Doors Open program.
Described as “Best-kept Secret of the Catholic Church”, explore our friendly, open, multi-ethnic neighbourhood parish that follows the ancient Eastern Christian tradition. Experience the wonders of timeless chants, Byzantine Theology, mystical prayer, Liturgical spirituality, incense & Holy Icons.
Activities include:
Church tours: on the hour and on the half hour
Q&A sessions: every Quarter-past the Hour & every Quarter to the Hour
Topics that may include: Architectural theology, liturgical hymnody, Biblical chant music, explanations of iconography.
Drop-in on Saturday, June 3rd from 10AM to 4PM or Sunday, June 4th from 1PM to 4PM.
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery is a living monument to the individuals involved in BC’s fishing industry, preserving its history and presenting it in an engaging and relevant way.
Our family-oriented program is an oral history booklet and staff-led storytelling session that connects with our exhibit Fish Tales. The booklet provides prompts and a space for kids to record interviews with family members, and collect stories of their experiences.
Drop-in on Saturday, June 3rd from 11AM to 3PM and participate in our Doors Open program on the Outdoor Plaza. Then receive 15% discount on admission if you would like to visit the Gulf of Georgia Cannery building. Children and youth under 17 are always free!
Lamajoun Armenian Restaurant is located in an industrial area. The expression “Baked with Love” is not just a slogan, but the main philosophy of our family business. We only bake/cook/grill in a good mood sending our love and warm energy to those who will be enjoying our products.
Experience Armenian and Georgian variety of unique food items as well as some clay art from an Armenian artist.
Lingyen Mountain Temple promotes cultural exchange and understanding, by showcasing Buddhist cultural aspects and introducing people to different traditions and practices.
Visit the meditation booth that offers visitors a chance to learn about different meditation practices.
The art and craft booth displays traditional Buddhist art and artifacts.
The tea ceremony booth will offer a demonstration of a traditional Buddhist tea ceremony.
The food booth will provide a selection of vegetarian dishes that are commonly eaten in Buddhist cultures.
Drop-in on Saturday, June 3rd from 10AM to 4PM or Sunday, June 4th from 10AM to 4PM.
London Farm’s goal is to provide an informative experience relative to the history and contribution over time of London Farm and the London family, the homesteaders for this site.
Explore London Farm’s heritage site and experience what life was like for a farm family in the late 1800’s to early 1900’s in Richmond.
Displays of authentic artifacts both in the farmhouse and on-site will provide a glimpse into the ways in which the London family lived and thrived.
Drop-in on Saturday, June 3rd from 10AM to 4PM or Sunday, June 4th from 10AM to 4PM.
Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple was built in 1984 and is of a unique architectural design.
It is open 24 hours daily welcoming people of all backgrounds. Since the Temple opened, continuous prayers have been held in the inner sanctuary and Langar has been served to the congregation.
Visit the Temple to experience the prayer hall and enjoy langar with the congregation.
Richmond Art Gallery is a non-profit municipal art gallery established in 1980.
The gallery produces an array of exhibitions and programs that connect, empower, and provoke conversation with our diverse Richmond and BC communities.
View three exhibitions in one day with a walking tour along the Canada Line for Capture Festival exhibitions, ending at the Richmond Art Gallery for tea and discussion.
The tour is from 1:30PM to 3:30PM on Saturday, June 3rd and begins at Aberdeen Station (4100 No. 3 Road).
This hub for eleven non-profit agencies offers a broad range of services, including family counselling, youth and single parent support, health promotion and childcare.
Learn about their success in providing programs that are vital to Richmond’s well being.
Come in, tour the facility and view table displays presented by different agencies.
Our board members will present tours of the facility and services.
City Hall is where the primary tasks of running City government are carried out. The City is committed to ensuring that citizens receive excellent customer service from everyone working on their behalf.
Take an exclusive and behind the scenes tour of Richmond City Hall. Get a look at the municipal building, learn more about how the city operates, and how to get involved.
Tours on Saturday June 3rd:
10:30AM (Registration #00245949)[FULL]
1:30PM (Registration #00245951) [FULL]
3:00PM (Registration #00245953) [FULL]
Pre-registration required. Call 604-276-4300 to register or for those with an Xplor account, go online and click “browse and register” and search the registration number for the tour listed above.
Tour is suitable for all ages but may appeal more to those over 12 years old.
The Richmond Collection Storage Site houses the main artefact collection for the City of Richmond. We are seldom open to the public, so we are excited to offer a rare glimpse of our shared heritage.
Explore Richmond’s history with this fascinating tour opportunity. Curators demonstrate the rich diversity of the City through its treasured belongings, and show how we care for those belongings.
See a giant ship wheel, cameras, toys, trunks and much much more!
Tours at 10AM, 11:30AM, and 1:30PM on Saturday, June 3rd and Sunday, June 4th. [Tours are FULL]
Richmond Family Place has a mission to ensure every child in Richmond reaches their full potential.
We provide drop-in programs 6 days a week at locations all across Richmond. Our main site includes 2 playrooms and a well equipped outdoor play space and vegetable garden beds. Come to an enriched early learning environment. Activities include learning materials, outdoor play equipment and gardening. Programs end with a story time where families gather to read & sing together, building early literacy skills and forming new friendships.
Drop-in on Saturday, June 3rd for programs at 9:30AM – 11:30AM and 1:00PM – 3:30PM.
The Richmond Fire Department is eager to host another fun-filled Fire and Life Safety day at our flagship fire hall located at Gilbert and Granville.
Experience the Richmond Fire-Rescue fleet, handle the thermal imaging cameras, live fire hoses and more. Take a picture with the enormous YVR Crash Truck or climb inside a real Ambulance.
The Richmond Ismaili Jamatkhana will present its space to the broader public, with the goal of educating and increasing the understanding of Islam and the Ismaili Community.
Tour the Richmond Ismaili Jamatkhana and view the beautiful selection of images of our community Celebrating 50 Years of Settlement in Canada. View the various spaces of the facility and learn about the diverse and pluralistic nature of Islamic architecture including the prayer hall.
Drop-in on Saturday, June 3rd at 10AM to 4PM.
Please call 604-614-1185 for inquiries.
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Established in 1983, the Richmond Jamia Masjid is the heart and soul of Richmond’s vibrant and diverse Sunni Muslim community. Tour BC’s very first purpose-built Muslim mosque that serves Richmond’s Sunni Muslim community. Visitors will meet with members of the congregation, view various symbolic features of the mosque, and learn about Islamic faith and practice and the pluralistic nature and appeal of the world’s fastest growing religion. Modest clothing required for both men and women (no shorts or short skirts).
Drop-in on Saturday, June 3rd from 10AM to 4PM or Sunday, June 4th from 10AM to 4PM.
21. Richmond Multicultural Community Services (RMCS) *NEW*
Located at the Richmond Caring Place, Richmond Multicultural Community Services (RMCS) was originally founded as the Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society in 1985. RMCS began as an advocacy group to support newcomers facing barriers and challenges with settling in Richmond, as well as facing discrimination and racism.
This public art bus tour will offer newcomers a chance to see public art in parks and other public spaces in Richmond.
The bus will meet the participants at Richmond Caring Place at 7000 Minoru Blvd.
Pre-registration required. Tour on June 3rd from 10AMto 12PM
To register for this bus tour, please contact Thuy Nguyen at T. (604) 279-7160 or E-mail: thuy@rmcs.bc.ca. Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult. A maximum of 4 seats can be reserved for one family.
The Richmond Museum aims to inspire curiosity about our community’s history while exploring our place in the world. The Museum’s Vision is to make the history of Richmond relevant, engaging and accessible.
Saturday June 3 – Cedar: Tree of Life Workshop
Join Musqueam weaver, Vivian Mearns Notaro, as she shares her knowledge of cedar weaving. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own craft while learning about the importance of cedar bark and how it is harvested, prepared and used.
Pre-registration required. Call 604-276-4300 to register or for those with an Xplor account go online and click “browse and register” and search the registration number for the workshop listed below
Visit the Richmond Olympic Oval & Richmond Olympic Experience to discover the legacy of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games right here in Richmond!
Join us for an in-depth tour of the Richmond Olympic Oval to discover success stories from Team Canada athletes and the legacy of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games right here in Richmond.
Tours on Saturday 10:00AM and 2:00PM. Pre-registration required, click here to book. [FULL]
The Richmond Public Art Program invites you on a free accessible bus tour of public art works situated around Alexandra, Bridgeport and Oval Villages.
The tour will include recent additions to the collection such as Wake by Christian Huizenga and Aaron Zenga, Pergola Garden by Nicholas Croft and Michaela MacLeod as well as Typha by Charlotte Wall and Puya Khalili.
The tour will be led by Richmond Public Art Planner Biliana Velkova and will feature artist Christian Huizenga who will speak about his work.
Tour on Sunday, June 4th 11AM-1PM. Pre-registration required, click here to book. [FULL]
Richmond Public Library is proud to be an essential source of information and learning for the community. Our mission is to create opportunities to learn, connect and belong.
We will be spotlighting traditional, non-traditional and digital literacy programs, services and resources at the library as well as opening our doors for all to come and explore our welcoming spaces.
Drop-in on Saturday, June 3rd from 10AM to 4PM or Sunday, June 4th from 10AM to 4PM.
Please call 604-231-6413 for inquiries.
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Join the Richmond RCMP at the city’s newest Community Policing Office. Meet members of the RCMP, tour police vehicles, ask questions and take pictures with police officers and Safety Bear.
Come out to this family friendly event with hands-on activities and displays. Learn about the Richmond RCMP’s crime prevention programs and the city’s Community Safety app.
The goal of Richmond Youth Education Center is to provide an engaging educational experience where we will provide a range of activities seeking to bring our multicultural community closer together in unity and harmony.
Visit the Richmond Youth Education Centre and benefit from a range of family-friendly and engaging activities for each age group. Activities seek to channel the multicultural beauty of our community, and will offer opportunities to learn about how we can build a vibrant community together!
Drop-in on Saturday, June 3rd from 10AM to 4PM and Sunday, June 4th from 10AM to 4PM.
Sanduz Estate Wines staff are coming from different ethnicities and cultures serving various communities and cultures in Richmond. Sanduz is located in the heart of richest agricultural lands of Richmond.
Come and visit our store and tasting room at Sanduz Estate Wines and sample from one of the largest selections of wines in BC. Our wines are including varieties such as blueberry wine, black current wine, merlot, meritaj, dessert wines, icewine and port style wines.
Drop-in on Saturday, June 3rd from 10AM to 4PM and Sunday, June 4th from 10AM to 4PM.
Discover the history of Sea Island through displays and chatting with our Volunteers. Come to the historic Sea Island School to see our new space! See our display of artifacts. Sit down and glance through our historic collection. Our space is accessed up a short 5 stairs. No washroom facilities.
Drop-in on Saturday, June 3rd from 10AM to 4PM.
Please call 604-619-0164 for inquiries.
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One of the oldest standing Buddhist Temples in the lower mainland area, The Steveston Buddhist Temple has been part of the Steveston village since 1928. Come visit the Steveston Buddhist Temple for a weekend of events and activities. Scheduled events will be ongoing throughout the weekend including the art of Buddhist flower arrangement, lessons on meditation, and the ABC’s of Buddhism.
The Steveston Japanese language School hosts an educational exhibit on the history of the Steveston Japanese community as well as an introduction to Japanese Language and Culture.
Visit the community-built Japanese Cultural Centre and learn about the local history of the Steveston Japanese, and the Steveston Japanese Language School which traces its history back to the first Steveston school in 1909 and the courses it offers today.
Experience authentic interurban rail travel and learn about early transportation in Richmond at the Steveston Tram museum.
Climb aboard Tram Car 1220, one of the original trams that ran on Richmond’s rail system. Discover the stories behind the restoration of Tram Car 1220 to its original brilliance. Talk with project volunteers. Enjoy hands-on activities and displays of photos, objects, and a 5-minute video of the process. Children can explore new exhibits with a scavenger hunt.
Drop-in on Saturday, June 3rd from 10AM to 4PM or Sunday, June 4th from 10 AM to 12 PM to meet restoration volunteers for our Doors Open program.
The Steveston Tram is open from 10AM to 5PM daily.
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Richmond Service Centre provides essential information about government services and connect with key resources in your community. Services are free for eligible immigrants and their families and are offered in many languages. Come in and explore the vast types of services our Immigrant Settlement and Integration Program offer newcomers to Canada, seniors and women.
The Blue Cabin Floating Artist Residency provides artists with the time, space and support to make work while providing the public with a distinct and diverse perspective of our heritage.
Stop by for a tour of the Blue Cabin and learn about the rich history of the space and the sustainable features of its deckhouse, see the current Sovereign Waterways art installations, and get a glimpse into upcoming residencies and public programs.
Drop-in on Saturday, June 3rd from 1PM to 4PM and Sunday, June 4th from 1PM to 4PM.
Discover Traditional Tibetan Art, Culture and meditation at our monastery here in Richmond. Tour the monastery facilities with a focus on traditional architecture, art and discussion of traditional Tibetan Buddhist meditation. Please wear modest clothing in the shrine room.
Drop-in for tours at 10AM and 2PM on Saturday, June 3rd and Sunday, June 4th.
The Turkish Canadian Society (TCS)’s mission is to increase the public knowledge of contemporary and traditional Turkish art and culture, while creating a productive environment, as well as sharing the history and teaching the language.
Participate in our cultural and traditional activities and help us build a culturally harmonized community in BC. This will include traditional and contemporary Turkish art and crafts, traditional food/drinks, paintings/photography, Turkish choir and folk dances.
38. Vancouver International Buddhist Progress Society
Located in the 6th floor of the President Plaza in the center of Richmond, the Vancouver International Buddhist Progress Society is easily accessible by car and public transit. Our temple is a solemn and tranquil monastery. It aims to propagate Buddhist teachings through cultural, educational, charitable programs and Buddhist practice.
Tour our Buddhist Temple. Visitors can participate in Meditation and Chinese tea ceremony. There is also a Buddhist photo exhibition, short films and DIY Fun Workshop related to Chinese culture including Chinese Calligraphy and Zentangle drawing.
39. Ukrainian Community Society of Ivan Franko *NEW*
The Ukrainian Community Society of Ivan Franko continues to be dedicated to preserving and sharing our Ukrainian heritage and culture with our community. We take great pride in our 86 year history. We welcome the community to our Ivan Franko Centre where they will learn about the various Ukrainian events that are open to the public throughout the year.
Visitors will be introduced to Ukrainian history and culture. They will have the opportunity to make a traditional Ukrainian craft and learn how to write their name in the Cyrillic alphabet. Also, visit our library to peruse our vast collection of books and view our cultural displays.
Drop-in on Saturday, June 3rd from 1PM to 4PM.
Please call 604-274-4119 for inquiries.
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