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June 1 and 2, 2019 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Explore 40 of Richmond’s unique heritage, business and cultural sites
during this FREE Doors Open weekend.
PUBLIC ART RICHMOND
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Richmond Cultural Centre7700 Minoru Gate
Richmond MuseumFirst Floor — Richmond Cultural Centre
Richmond Art GalleryFirst Floor — Richmond Cultural Centre
Richmond Media LabFirst Floor — Richmond Cultural CentreSaturday and Sunday 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Richmond Public Library — Brighouse BranchFirst Floor — Richmond Cultural CentreActivities — Saturday and Sunday 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Textile Arts Guild of RichmondFabric Arts Studio, Second Floor — Richmond Cultural CentreSaturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Richmond Weavers and Spinners GuildFabric Arts Studio, Second Floor — Richmond Cultural Centre
Richmond Potters ClubSecond Floor — Richmond Cultural CentreSunday only 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Bahá’í Community of Richmond7700 Minoru Gate (Richmond Cultural Centre Plaza)
City Hall6911 No. 3 Road
Brighouse Fire Hall No. 16960 Gilbert RoadSaturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Minoru Chapel6540 Gilbert RoadSunday only 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Bodhi Meditation Centre7740 Alderbridge Way
Lipont Place4211 No. 3 Road
Olympic Experience at the Richmond Olympic Oval6111 River Road (Admissions desk on First Floor)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)YVR Airport Canada Line Platform – Level 4Saturday only 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
WildResearch — Iona Island Bird Observatory900 Ferguson RoadSaturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Waters Edge House Art Studio5500 Gibbons Drive
Yulia Radchenko Studio7411 Ledway Road
Richmond Eastern Catholic Church8700 Railway AvenueSaturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Alice Saunders Home Art Studio8171 Fairdell Crescent
Gina Page Seawrack Press Studio8160 Fairdell Crescent
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Loraine Wellman Fine Art Home Studio8751 Fairdell Place
BC Emergency Health Service Station 269 South Richmond (BC Ambulance)3999 Williams Road
Steves Family Farmhouse2871 Steveston Highway
Open Art Studio3171 Chatham Street
Steveston Museum3811 Moncton Street
Steveston Tram4011 Moncton Street
Steveston Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre4255 Moncton Street
Steveston Hub201-3800 Bayview Street
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site5180 Westwater Drive
Branscombe House4900 Steveston Highway
London Heritage Farm6511 Dyke Road
Finn Road Studio and Garden9811 Finn Road
Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks103-11220 Horseshoe WaySaturday and Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m
Lingyen Mountain Temple10060 No. 5 Road
Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre8580 No. 5 Road (North side entrance)
Richmond Mosque BC Muslim Association12300 Blundell Road
Richmond Nature Park11851 Westminster Highway
The Museum at the Sherman Armoury5500 No. 4 Road
Richmond Ismaili Jamatkhana4000 May Drive (Entrance off May Drive)
Phoenix Perennials3380 No. 6 Road
Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple18691 Westminster Highway
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Artefact Storage Warehouse101-7080 River Road
BCIT Aerospace Campus3800 Cessna Drive
Gulf of Georgia Cannery12138 Fourth Avenue
Wild Sweets2145-12191 Hammersmith Way
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Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site GRANT MCMILLAN
Living History KAI JACOBSON
Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site BCIT Aerospace Campus
Living HistoryMaking its debut over the Doors Open weekend is a brand new way to experience Steveston’s historical sites. The Living History program invites visitors to step into the past with historical demonstrations led by heritage interpreters dressed in period costume. Sort seeds at London Heritage Farm (Site 26), then head over to Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site (Site 24) to play a game of mahjong. Explore Steveston village to discover the stories of passengers who rode on the Steveston Interurban Tram (Site 21) and try your hand at writing out a bank deposit slip at the Steveston Museum (Site 20).
Sign-Up In AdvanceEnhance your Doors Open experience and sign-up for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. Visit the Artefact Storage Warehouse (Site 37) to see the City’s collection of over 20,000 objects that tell the many stories of Richmond and tour BCIT’s state-of-the-art Aerospace Campus (Site 38). Follow the Cannery Cat’s footsteps behind the
Walk Richmond Walking TourBritannia Shipyards National Historic Site 5180 Westwater DriveSaturday only 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.This family friendly group walk begins at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site (Site 24) and continues along the trails in Steveston beside the Fraser River to picturesque London Farm (Site 26). Participants can explore the 1890s farmhouse and grounds before returning to Britannia at their own pace.
scenes at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery (Site 39), then indulge your sweet tooth by discovering how Wild Sweets (Site 40) crafts their chocolate from bean to bar. Registration is required so please visit richmondmuseum.ca for more information.
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1. Richmond Cultural Centre7700 Minoru Gate A cultural hub in the heart of the city since 1993, the Centre is home to the Richmond Museum, Richmond Archives, Richmond Arts Centre, Richmond Art Gallery, Richmond Media Lab and the Brighouse branch of the Richmond Public Library.
Richmond MuseumFirst Floor — Richmond Cultural CentreMeet some of our featured community collectors to learn why some people are so passionate about collecting unusual objects. Enjoy a variety of hands-on activities that provide a peek into the world of collecting: complete the crossword challenge scavenger hunt, share what you collect, or use a microscope to identify materials and pests at the Conservation Station.
Richmond Art GalleryFirst Floor — Richmond Cultural CentreLearn about the exhibition Karen Tam: With wings like clouds hung from the sky with free multilingual tours in Mandarin and English, and live ink painting demonstrations ongoing all weekend. On Sunday, RAG’s Family Sunday program will host hands-on art activities for all ages.
CITY CENTRE
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Richmond Media LabFirst Floor — Richmond Cultural CentreSaturday and Sunday 12 p.m.–4 p.m.Drop by the Richmond Media Lab to view student work, learn about upcoming classes and partnership programs, or try a fun and easy animation activity.
Richmond Public LibraryFirst Floor — Richmond Cultural CentreActivities — Saturday and Sunday 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Join us in the library’s digital literacy learning space, the Launchpad, for drop-in sessions of some of our most popular programs. Come for a fun-filled morning of hands-on activities with robots, 3D printing and coding.
Richmond Weavers and Spinners GuildSecond Floor — Richmond Cultural CentreThe Richmond Weavers and Spinners Guild is all about fibre! Come and see how to spin yarn and weave cloth and try your hand at weaving on a rigid heddle loom.
Textile Arts Guild of RichmondFabric Arts Studio, Second Floor — Richmond Cultural CentreSaturday only 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Members of the Textile Arts Guild of Richmond (TAGOR) will be showing their recently finished pieces and will be working on various personal projects. There will be ‘hands-on’ demonstrations of quilting techniques.
Richmond Potters ClubSecond Floor — Richmond Cultural CentreSunday only 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Watch and learn as Club members demonstrate band building and wheel throwing techniques to create objects out of clay.
2. Bahá’í Community of Richmond7700 Minoru Gate — Richmond Cultural Centre Plaza Join community-building activities of Bahá’í as they celebrate their 200th anniversary. Visitors will be able to participate in children classes, junior youth programs, and adult studies promoting a culture of learning free from any sense of superiority or claim to exclusive understanding of truth.
3. City Hall NEW SITE6911 No. 3 Road Discover how your City works! On Saturday, visit the City’s Sustainability display booth and learn how the City is tackling invasive species in protection of Richmond’s Ecological Network. Take part in a series of free workshops focused on sustainable gardening during Canadian Environment Week (Registration is required.) On Sunday, participate in a guided tour of City Hall to learn more about how your local government operates and explore the building features along the way.
4. Brighouse Fire Hall No. 1 NEW SITE6960 Gilbert Road Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Discover the exciting world of firefighting at our new Brighouse Fire Hall. Take a picture in firefighter Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.), tour the fire hall, handle a live fire hose and explore our latest and greatest equipment.
5. Minoru Chapel6540 Gilbert Road (Behind the Gateway Theatre)Sunday only 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Join artist-in-residence, Julie Hammond for Minoru Manifesto, a community-based art project that invites participants of all ages, backgrounds and levels of artistic experience to explore what they carry and what they claim.
6. Bodhi Meditation Centre7740 Alderbridge Way Experience relaxation meditation and Energy Bagua, a walking meditation, tour our facility, and enjoy our Pu-erh tea. Visit our new Zen Antiques and Collectibles shop, as well as the ancient Buddha from Myanmar.
7. Lipont Place4211 No. 3 Road Tour the exhibition ALL THAT LIGHT featuring paintings by Monica Gewurz and Farahnaz Samari. Both artists will give family friendly painting demonstrations and hands-on activities will be available.
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Eastern Catholic Church Richmond
WildResearch—Iona Island Bird Observatory
8. Olympic Experience at the Richmond Olympic Oval
6111 River Road (Admissions Desk — First Floor)Relive the Games at the Olympic Experience museum, a highly interactive and dynamic experience with over 400 Olympic and Sport artefacts, touch-screen archives, state-of-the-art sport simulators, and athletic challenges. Be inspired by the Olympic movement, and have fun with interactive exhibits.
9. Vancouver International Airport (YVR)Meet at YVR Airport Canada Line Platform Level 4 for tour Saturday only 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.Explore Vancouver International Airport at a different pace on this two-hour guided Explorers Tour! Admire YVR’s indigenous art collection, learn about the facility’s many accessibility features, and find out what makes YVR North America’s best airport. Tour begins at 10 a.m. and can accommodate a maximum of 40 people.
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10. WildResearch — Iona Island Bird Observatory NEW SITE
900 Ferguson Road Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Join us for live demonstrations on how we collect data from wild birds. Learn how to identify local birds on a guided walk through the park. See how scientists age birds by looking at their feathers. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.
11. Waters Edge House Art Studio5500 Gibbons Drive Meet Shirley and June to find out more about their creative process and view their collection of beautiful oil and acrylic paintings.
12. Yulia Radchenko Studio7411 Ledway Road Join Yulia for refreshments in her studio and enjoy her art and crafts. Children can participate in fun art activities.
13. Richmond Eastern Catholic Church8700 Railway Avenue Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.Enjoy church tours and Q&A sessions, liturgical and Biblical chant music, as well as explanations of iconography and architectural theology.
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Steveston Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre FABIAN DOMINGUEZ
14. Alice Saunders Home Art Studio8171 Fairdell Crescent Come enjoy a cup of coffee and meet this friendly artist. View Alice’s large collection of acrylic and watercolour paintings, pastels and photography. Art will be displayed both indoors and outdoors (weather permitting).
15. Gina Page Seawrack Press Studio8160 Fairdell Crescent Meet Gina to discuss printmaking and view her drawings, cards and hand knit creations. Paper making demonstrations are available (weather permitting).
16. Loraine Wellman Fine Art Home Studio8751 Fairdell Place Have a coffee and visit the garden and studio. Meet Loraine and learn about her creative processes and media.
17. BC Emergency Health Service Station 269 South Richmond (BC Ambulance)
3999 Williams Road Visitors are invited to see ambulances and the equipment used by paramedics in their daily work. CPR dolls will be available to practice CPR.
18. Steves Family Farmhouse2871 Steveston Highway Meet the Steves. Tour parts of the restored farmhouse and view the large collections of artwork and historical objects. Explore heirloom seed gardens and see antique farm equipment on display.
19. Open Art Studio3171 Chatham Street Visit Adrienne’s studio to view expressionistic, abstract paintings and enjoy plein air work in acrylic on canvas. Participate in a demonstration of stick drawing with India ink.
20. Steveston Museum3811 Moncton Street Enjoy live music and join local artists as they create and display paintings, drawings and photography in the museum’s Town Square Park with Steveston’s Lighthouse Collective. Visit the bank manager’s office and try your hand at writing out a bank deposit slip, then explore the exhibits to hear the stories about the Japanese hospital and school.
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Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre THARAKA MAPALAGAMA
21. Steveston Tram4011 Moncton Street Take a step back in time as costumed interpreters bring the Steveston Tram’s history to life. Board the newly restored 1220 Tram Car and hear stories of the daily passengers and discover where they were going and what personal items they may have carried with them on their trip.
22. Steveston Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre4255 Moncton Street Experience and learn about the history, culture and traditions of Steveston’s Japanese Canadian community through engaging exhibits, demonstrations, presentations and interactive activities.
23. Steveston Hub NEW SITE201-3800 Bayview Street Visit the newly opened Steveston Hub. Grab a coffee or a cold drink and enjoy this welcoming space. Share a Steveston story with us as we collect and build a narrative of our great community!
24. Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site5180 Westwater Drive Experience history come alive and discover a wealth of activities that help tell the story of the people who lived and worked at Britannia. Learn about woodworking and sewing, play a game of mahjong or run down the boardwalk with a hoop and stick like children did 100 years ago.
25. Branscombe House4900 Steveston Highway Pick a color and join in the weaving of a place setting for the picnic table at Branscombe House. Setting the Table is a series of presentations and weave-ins organized by artist-in-residence Paige Gratland with support of the Richmond Weavers & Spinners Guild. Honorary expert and tour guide Bernie Papke will also be on site to answer any questions you might have about this historic home.
26. London Heritage Farm6511 Dyke Road Tour the exquisitely furnished rooms of the London Family’s 1890s farmhouse and stroll through the park to enjoy the heritage herb and perennial gardens. Try your hand at washing clothes with a wringer and scrub board or sort seeds as Mr. London would have done when planning what fruit trees and vegetables to plant.
27. Finn Road Studio and Garden NEW SITE9811 Finn Road Bike or drive to the Slough District to visit Steve Bridger’s picturesque painting studio and garden, located across from Hai Doan’s well known Finn Road heritage garden. Meet with the artist and find out more about his thoughtful and diverse landscapes, collages and abstracts.
28. Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks NEW SITE103 – 11220 Horseshoe Way Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.Come visit Fuggles & Warlock’s production facility and take a tour with one of our knowledgeable staff. Learn the science behind brewing beer then stay for a tasting rack on our patio.
29. Lingyen Mountain Temple10060 No. 5 Road Explore the courtyard and visit special displays about the Ten Dharma Realms and Buddhist philosophy. Take a guided tour of the temple and learn about the temple’s collection of 3000+ Buddha statues! Refreshments and snacks will be served between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. each day.
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30. Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre8580 No. 5 Road (North side entrance)Tour the facilities including the sacred prayer-hall under a magnificent green dome. Learn about the beliefs and practices of Islam through demonstrations of the Muslim prayer, exhibits and multi-media presentations. Please note: Visitors will be asked to remove shoes and are requested to follow a modest dress code (for example, no short shorts, short skirts, or tank tops).
31. Richmond Mosque BC Muslim Association12300 Blundell Road Join us to experience the Holy Month of Ramadan first hand. Tour the mosque including the main prayer hall. This year there is a focus on how fasting in Ramadan teaches patience and compassion. Daily afternoon prayers at 1:30 p.m. are open to observation by visitors. Please note: Visitors are requested to follow a modest dress code (for example, no short shorts, short skirts, or tank tops).
32. Richmond Nature Park NEW SITE11851 Westminster Highway Visit Richmond Nature Park for adventurous family fun! Explore the park through themed activities and guided walks.
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33. The Museum at the Sherman Armoury5500 No. 4 Road Explore exhibits of uniforms and see edged weapons dating back to WWI and WWII. View the photographic history of combat service support from Greater Vancouver. There will also be displays by the resident Army Reserve Unit. Please note: As this is a military site, there is a requirement to sign a liability waiver before entry.
34. Richmond Ismaili Jamatkhana NEW SITE4000 May Drive (Entrance off May Drive)Tour the Ismaili Jamatkhana and view a beautiful selection of an Islamic art exhibit. View the various spaces and learn about the diverse and pluralistic nature of Islamic architecture including the prayer hall.
35. Phoenix Perennials3380 No. 6 Road Celebrate pollinators in your garden with special displays on plants for hummingbirds, native bees and honeybees, and butterflies. Attend our free Pollinator workshop on Saturday at 1 p.m. (Registration is required.). Chat with the David Suzuki Foundation’s Butterflyway Rangers and learn about their work to turn Richmond into a butterfly mecca.
36. Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple18691 Westminster Highway Guided tours will be offered every half hour starting at 10 a.m., including a walk through the inner sanctuary where visitors can observe the reading of the holy Sikh scriptures. Visitors are also welcome to try langar (traditional vegetarian Punjabi food) throughout the day.
Richmond Nature Park
City of Richmond6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2C1
Telephone: 604-276-4000www.richmond.ca
