Travel back in time to the year 1917 and witness life in Richmond’s early days. When you join the Steveston Walking Tour Vignettes this summer, you will feel like you are walking in the footsteps of the past. “This program will celebrate Richmond’s unique heritage and provide an immersive experience for visitors to engage with … Continued

One very big boat. Free live music by top Canadian performers. Saturday night fireworks. Carnival rides, food trucks and the Kids Cove. Plus, a chance to win a trip for two to Japan. It’s all part of the free family fun at Ships to Shore King of the Sea this Friday through Sunday at Richmond’s … Continued

Richmond, BC – Japan’s “King of the Sea” tall ship is sailing across the Pacific for a rare North American visit as part of Richmond’s Canada 150 celebrations. Free boarding passes are now available and are the best way to get on board the majestic four-masted, 363-foot Kaiwo Maru, one of the world’s largest tall … Continued

Alan Doyle, actor, producer, best-selling author and lead singer for Newfoundland’s beloved and popular Great Big Sea, will headline Ships to Shore King of the Sea festival with a free concert on Saturday, May 6 in Garry Point Park. The performance by Alan Doyle and the Beautiful Gypsies is part of the Ships to Shore … Continued

Richmond, BC – Japan’s King of the Sea, one of the world’s largest tall ships is now en route to Richmond for a rare North American visit as part of the City’s Canada 150 celebrations. Ships to Shore King of the Sea will be a free, multi-day festival of ship boarding and viewing, music, food, … Continued

After an unusually long and chilly winter, the Spirit of Cherry Blossom Festival will welcome the first signs of spring to the city. The event will introduce the Japanese tradition of enjoying the transient beauty of cherry blossoms to Richmond. The celebration will take place in Garry Point Park, which is home to 255 Akebono … Continued

  Richmond, BC – Have you lived in Richmond for 50 years or more? Registration is now open for the Pioneer Luncheon, a signature event taking place this May, that is part of the City’s Richmond Canada 150 program. “The Richmond Canada 150 program will leave lasting legacies that foster both national and civic pride … Continued

The 2017 Children’s Arts Festival provides two opportunities to support the Richmond Food Bank Society on Family Day, Monday, February 13. Come for the art, stay for the fun and make a positive impact on the community: • Bring non-perishable food items to fill up the Cowell Auto Group vehicle in the festival’s Sonic Garden; … Continued

The City of Richmond’s 2017 street banner collection was unveiled at the Monday, January 23 City Council meeting. This year, 11 winning banners were selected from just under 300 entries reflecting Richmond’s Canada 150 tagline: One nation, hundreds of cultures, thousands of communities, millions of people and limitless stories. Inspiring Richmond to welcome our future. … Continued