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Minoru Park–called Centennial Park till 1960–was home to a number of aviation ‘firsts’ long before the Vancouver Civic Airport was built on Sea Island. The flat, open landscape here made it an ideal place for early planes to take-off and land. In 1910, Charles Hamilton piloted the first powered flight in western Canada from Centennial […]
You are currently standing in Minoru Park among some the original trees that surrounded Minoru Racetrack, planted around 1925. These include a mixture of elms and oaks. Building on the existing Centennial Park, Minoru Park was established with the adoption of a planning study and dedication of sixty acres in the mid-1950s. Upon completion, Minoru […]
Learn about this chapel’s history and have a close look at the stained glass windows, a highlight of its beauty and charm. Built in 1891, the Minoru Chapel holds stories of Richmond’s growth into the city and is a popular destination for weddings with its beautiful historical charm. Please call 604-238-8043 for inquiries. Accessible site. […]
In 1922, a public meeting of the Brighouse-Garden City area residents was held with the purpose of forming a volunteer fire department. Three days later this became a reality. In 1923, the Brighouse Volunteer Fire Department moved into the modern age, installing a police telephone for emergency calls and racing to emergency scenes in two […]
On opening day August 21, 1909, over 7,000 horseracing fans packed the Minoru Racetrack’s grandstands and clubhouses, arriving from all over the Lower Mainland in vehicles and on special Interurban trams. Named after King Edward VII’s 1909 Epsom Derby winning horse, Minoru, the one-mile oval track was known as the best thoroughbred horse racetrack on […]
NEW! Since 1999, the Kehila Society of Richmond has been successfully bringing together Richmond Jewish families, individuals, community at large members, businesses, health and social service agencies as well as community resources. Focusing on strategic planning with partner and constituent agencies to foster and create satellite and outreach programs and services within the Richmond Jewish […]
Discover the many types of services our Immigrant Settlement and Integration Program offer to newcomers, seniors and women at S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Richmond Service Centre. S.U.C.C.E.S.S. provides essential information about government services and connects community members with key resources in the community. Services are free for eligible immigrants and their families and are offered in many languages. […]
Step aboard history at the Steveston Tram Museum, home to Tram Car 1220. Car 1220 is an original 1913 tram that once carried passengers between Steveston and Vancouver, powered by hydroelectricity. Inside the Tram building, connect with expert staff and volunteers to discover how electricity powered the tram system and take part in interactive activities. […]
Steveston Buddhist Temple, the oldest in the Lower Mainland, was originally built in 1928 on 1st Ave. The current temple, established in 1963, remains a vital part of Steveston’s cultural community. Come and learn more about the Buddhist heritage with a tour and history lesson of the Japanese Canadian experience in Steveston. We will also […]
Sea Island Heritage Society is a non-profit organization focused on promoting, preserving, and being a strong, active resource for all things of heritage value on Sea Island. Visit the Sea Island Heritage Society library to explore the island’s fascinating history. Discover stories of the first settlers, Sea Island’s WWII role, post-war neighborhoods, schools, churches, and […]