Richmond City Hall’s Plaza will bloom with colour in June and early July with a unique celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary of confederation. Our Home and Native Bloom will feature more than 4,500 native flowering plants in an inspiring, pop-up floral design composed of plant species native to Richmond and British Columbia. “This will be … Continued

More than 700 long-time residents, representing multiple generations of Richmond history, celebrated together under sunny skies Saturday at the City of Richmond’s Pioneer Luncheon. “This luncheon provides a rare opportunity to share lunch with so many Richmond pioneers and descendants of pioneering families who have shaped our community as we know it today,” Mayor Malcolm … Continued

The City of Richmond is hosting the ultimate birthday party in celebration of Canada’s 150th year of Confederation. The brand new Richmond Canada Day in Steveston will feature a free, full-day street party throughout Steveston Village along side the much beloved Steveston Salmon Festival. A headline performance by Juno Award-winners Wintersleep and fireworks over the … Continued

Rock and Roll High School has come to Richmond this month as part of the City’s Canada 150 celebrations. The Richmond Canada 150 High School Concert Series is visiting five local secondary schools and includes headline performances by popular Vancouver rock band, Good for Grapes. The series is produced in partnership with School District #38 … Continued

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