Canada Day at Home - City of Richmond

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Canada Day at Home
Today!
Canada Day at Home, organized in partnership with the 75th Annual Steveston Salmon Festival, begins today
with interactive, online activities for Richmond residents to mark the occasion in ways that reflect their own
values and beliefs.

This year’s event line-up includes opportunities for the whole family to participate in at home. Stream the virtual
Salmon Festival and Canada Day parade as it begins at 10:00am on July 1 or watch the virtual Main Stage
performances as they live-stream on the City of Richmond YouTube channel or via the Salmon Fest website.
After July 1, return for additional content including an online horticulture show or put on your detective hat and
participate in a virtual Scavenger Hunt!

Public Health Order changes
Effective July 1
As the Province moves into Step 3 of the BC Restart Plan, opportunities for fitness and other activities will
increase as the City evaluates and adapts to the new health guidelines over the coming weeks.

While the Provincial Health Officer states indoor mask wearing is “recommended” rather than mandatory
beginning today (July 1) the City will maintain the current mask requirements in keeping with Council’s
commitment to community safety during the pandemic. Until further notice, masks will continue to be required
when entering and while inside common areas of community centres, libraries, arenas, pools, Minoru Centre for
Active Living, the Cultural Centre, heritage sites, Fire-Rescue facilities, City Hall and the Richmond Olympic
Oval.

Don’t let this get in the way of enjoying our many classes and programs on offer. It means we will continue to
provide exciting and challenging opportunities for people of all ages in a safe, comfortable environment.
Customers using a community facility for physical activity (i.e. taking a fitness class or swimming) or a
program/class will not be required to wear a mask during their activity; however, they must continue to wear one
in common areas of a building such as the main lobby, hallways, change rooms, stairwells and elevators. In
addition to the required wearing of masks, safety plans and protocols remain in place at City-operated facilities
as we continue moving forward through the BC Restart Plan.

For more information on the mask guidelines and exemptions, visit www.richmond.ca/masks.

Summer Camps
Richmond Camps… fun, social, creative and active!
Summer Camps are an awesome opportunity to make new friends and connect with others by participating in a
variety of fun activities and creative crafts. Stay active, socialize and learn new skills in a safe environment and
under the guidance of our enthusiastic and experienced Summer Camp Leaders. All community facilities operate
under current provincial health directives, ensuring that participants have a fun, safe and healthy Camp
experience.

Did you know that there are 2 Ways to Register for Summer Camps?

     1. Online: Select a blue button below to browse and register
     2. Phone: Registration Call Centre at 604-276-4300, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Richmond Art Gallery presents Imperfect Offerings
A look at the beauty of rebuilding and healing through ceramics
Curated by gallery director Shaun Dacey, the show (June 26 to August 22) features new commissions and works
by curator and artist Jesse Birch, kintsugi (“golden joinery”) artist Naoko Fukumaru, and leading potter Glenn
Lewis.

Each featured artist has a unique connection to the rich history of pottery in British Columbia, which was
influenced by the revolutionary studio pottery movements of renowned Japanese potter Shōji Hamada and
British legend Bernard Leach.

Fall Registration starts July 20
Programs and workshops to keep you active
It’s that time again… time to start thinking about Fall and planning your indoor /outdoor programs including fun,
creative, physical fitness and social activities.

Fall programs start on September 6 and run until the end of December, so don’t forget to note these important
dates on your calendar and ensure you don’t miss registering for your favourite programs:

   1. July 20: Online registration night (8:00pm for Aquatics only | 9:00pm for all other programs)
   2. July 20: In person and phone registration

Recreation Fee Subsidy Program (RFSP)
Apply now!
The Recreation Fee Subsidy Program helps people of all ages, living in Richmond, who are experiencing
financial hardship. The program helps those in need to receive financial support for the many registered and
drop-in parks, recreation and cultural programs offered by the City of Richmond and its Community Associations
and Societies.

Beginning Tuesday June 15, 2021, applications are being accepted for the 2021-2022 RFSP program year and
will be valid from September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022. For those who qualify, the RFSP will provide the
following:

       free admission to many drop-in programs and services; and
       a 90% discount on most registered programs;
       up to a maximum of $300 per year in subsidy for children and youth (18 years and under), and
       up to a maximum of $100 per year in subsidy for adults and seniors (19+ years)

To learn more, please visit the Recreation Fee Subsidy Program page, email or call 604-247-4909.

Britannia, London Farm and the Japanese Fishermen’s Benevolent
Society Building reopening
Starting July 3

Britannia Shipyards will be completely re-opened for their annual summer programming from July 3 to
September 6, Monday to Sunday from noon to 4:00pm. The site is an authentic representation of the once
thriving canneries, boat yards and residences along the South Arm of the Fraser River. Visiting Britannia is like a
step back in time to 1885 as you explore the buildings and exhibits that tell the stories of the diverse ethnic
community that lived and worked at the Cannery and Shipyard.

Explore one of the earliest farm sites in Richmond when London Farm re-opens on July 3. Built in 1906 by
Charles and Henrietta London, the large white farmhouse has a lovely garden, picnic area and heritage
landscape ready to explore. Summer hours are July 3 to September 5, Saturdays and Sundays from noon to
4:00pm.

Located directly behind the Steveston Museum and Post Office building, the Japanese Fishermen’s Benevolent
Society building re-opens to the public for the summer from July 3 to September 5, Saturdays and Sundays, from
noon to 4:00pm. The building features interpretation about at the Japanese Canadian experience in Steveston
from the time of their arrival in Richmond to the time of their internment during World War II.

                                              Save the Date
                                              Railway Granville Bike park               South Arm Outdoor Pool
                                              now open                                  now open
                                              5000 Granville Avenue                     10100 South Arm Place

                                              Canada Day Fitness Centre
                                                                                        Fall Registration
                                              hours
                                                                                        July 20
                                              July 1
                                                                                        Online and by phone
                                              Online

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