Archives: Locations
Scotch Pond was once a slough and dredged to connect a cannery and boatworks to the Salish Sea. It is a landscape with historical associations to First Nations, the Steveston canning and fishing industries, traditional Japanese boatbuilding, and modern fishing methods. Learn about the ties Scotch Pond has to the Japanese Canadian community in Steveston […]
Discover the Olympic legacy in Richmond and learn how this unique venue serves the local community today. The Richmond Olympic Oval served as the official long track speed skating venue during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Tour the Richmond Olympic Oval and celebrate the diversity of athletes and communities who participate in and support Olympic […]
Richmond Family Place offers a safe and welcoming environment to all families by providing programming that supports children in reaching their full potential. Come play and explore Richmond Family Place’s beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces. Meet staff and volunteers and learn more about the programs and services we offer. Use side gate on the left […]
Richmond Caring Place Society is home to 10 non-profit agencies and organizations located in the heart of Richmond. Explore the Richmond Caring Place and admire the ceramic art exhibit in our lobby titled “About Face” by Japanese artist Kinichi Shigeno. Discover the Kaleidoscope Quilt, a collaborative piece created by nine members of the Textile Art […]
Take a guided tour of this beautiful Sikh Temple and immerse yourself in Punjabi food and culture whilst listening to short explanations of the Sikh way of life. Built in 1984, the uniquely designed Nanaksar Gursikh Temple has been offering continuous prayers inside the inner sanctuary. Open 24 hours daily and welcoming people of all […]
Tour the farmhouse and enjoy outdoor agricultural exhibits. Take a stroll through the heritage gardens of London Farm, which offers a taste of century old farming life. It’s a four acre historic site located along the south arm of the Fraser River that tells the story of farming in Steveston from 1880 to 1930. Please […]
NEW! Learn about our newcomer-friendly office. See eight ESL classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology and a welcoming licensed preschool for the children (ages 3-5) of students enrolled in our English classes. We provide free government-funded services to help eligible newcomers to Canada navigate their new community; settlement services in English, Chinese & Arabic; English classes […]
Operating under the multimedia conglomerate Fairchild Media Group, Fairchild Television and Talentvision were the first national Chinese language media corporations in Canada and the largest outside Asia. Explore the Fairchild TV/Talentvision Studio where most local programs are produced and the master control of the national TV services is located, followed by an eye-opening sneak peek […]
Fairchild Radio Group is Canada’s only national multicultural radio network. With operations in Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary, Fairchild Radio has been serving the multicultural communities of Canada since 1993. In Vancouver, our two radio stations AM1470 and FM961 provide broadcasting services to more than 40 ethnic communities in dozens of languages on a weekly basis. […]
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 […]