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Opening Celebration— Steveston Tram Building

A FREE celebration of Doors Open Richmond and Asian Heritage Month 4011 Moncton Street (at No. 1 Road) Friday only 7–9:30 p.m. Steveston Taiko Drummers kick off this ceremony marking the opening of the new Steveston Tram Building, Doors Open Richmond and Asian Heritage Month. Celebrate the 100-year birthday of Steveston’s No. 1220 interurban tram with an evening of refreshments, entertainment and live music, featuring the raucous, sassy 20s jazz of the Jen Hodges All Stars. Pecha-Kucha Night Richmond at Rocanini Coffee Roasters 3900 Moncton Street (across from the Tram) Rocanini Coffee Roasters host an evening of thought provoking presentations by artists, architects and other heritage professionals.

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New! FREE Doors Open bus trips!

Bus departs from the Richmond Cultural Centre (Minoru entrance). Pre-registration is required by phone at s 604-247-8309.

Saturday May 4

Family Special Bus Trip (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.) Helijet International Terminal; Sea Island Fire Hall #4; Terra Nova Rural Park; and BC Ambulance Service Culture Bus Trip (1 p.m. – 4 p.m.) Thrangu Monastery; Lingyen Mountain Temple; Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre; and Science of Spirituality Meditation and Ecology Centre

Sunday May 5

Heritage Bus Trip (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.) London Heritage Farm; Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site; Steveston Tram; and Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site Art Bus Trip (1 p.m. – 4 p.m.) Loraine Wellman Fine Art Home Studio; Gina Page Fine Art Home Studio; Alice Saunders Fine Art Home Studio and Aphrodite Blagojevic Fine Art Home Studio

Choose from 49 sites including: heritage landmarks; places of worship; art galleries and studios; museums and national historic sites and more. Free Doors Open brochures available after April 24 at City of Richmond facilities or at www.richmond.ca/doorsopen. Doors Open and Asian Heritage Month Celebrations kick-off with the Opening of the new Steveston Tram Building, 4011 Moncton Street, Friday, May 3, 7:00–9:30 p.m. FREE admission. The evening features entertainment, refreshments and a special Pecha-Kucha Night presentation! For more information, visit the www.richmond.ca/doorsopen or call 604-247-8300.

Supported by: Richmond Diversity Services • Richmond Heritage Commission • Richmond Public Art Program

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Sunday only 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Photographs of global Baha’i houses of worship offer an open door to the Baha’i Faith.

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Tools as Artifacts, glass and bronze, Lou Lynn, 2008, photo: Janet Dwyer 1.

Richmond Cultural Centre

7700 Minoru Gate Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Since 1993, the Centre has been home to the City of Richmond Archives, Richmond Arts Centre, Richmond Art Gallery, Richmond Museum, and the main (Brighouse) branch of the Richmond Public Library. In 2011, the Richmond Media Lab opened its doors to youth, and in 2012, the building’s concrete patio was transformed into Richmond’s Rooftop Garden. Sunday only 12–4 p.m. (Performance Hall) V6Y Presents! V6A + Rice Paper in performance – spoken word, song and story—featuring John Asfour, Elee KraljiiGardiner, Jim Wong-Chu, Lee Maracle and Joanne Arnott.

Richmond Art Gallery 7700 Minoru Gate Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This contemporary public art gallery exhibits regional, national and international artists, and has been a primary source of art education and enjoyment in Richmond for over 30 years. The exhibition Materially Speaking features the work of Jen Aitken, Lou Lynn, Brendan Lee Satish Tang and Julie York, four artists who explore diverse notions of hybridity, identity, the body and perception. Saturday 1 p.m. (English), 2 p.m. (Mandarin) Sunday 1 p.m. (Mandarin), 2 p.m. (English) Gallery Tours

Richmond Media Lab 7700 Minoru Gate Saturday and Sunday 12–4 p.m. The Lab provides community access to media technology for experimentation in digital arts. Try ‘painting’ with light at Shine Bright, a light painting activity and media arts show. Enjoy work created by local media artists. Hosted by the Richmond Youth Media Program and Cinevolution Media Arts.

Richmond Museum 7700 Minoru Gate Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Highway to Heaven: Richmond’s Multi-faith Community This exhibit features Richmond’s multi-faith community and its history through artefacts and photographs on loan from the community and from the Museum’s collection. As Richmond’s cultural diversity has grown, so too has the diversity of its religious practice, most noticeably along the recently dubbed “Highway to Heaven” (No. 5 Road). Families will enjoy exploring the display through a self-guided crossword challenge, or by creating and sharing a symbol of peace on the Peace Tree. Guided Tours (on-going).

11th Annual Richmond Delta Regional Heritage Fair

Baha’i Faith In Richmond

7700 Minoru Gate (Cultural Centre Plaza)

Richmond City Hall

6911 No. 3 Road Saturday only 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Guided Tours—Award-winning Richmond City Hall Saturday only 2–4 p.m. Royal City Literary Arts Society and City of Richmond Diversity Services present a celebration in Greek and English of the work of Nobel Prize winner George Seferis. Hear his poetry read aloud in a multicultural celebration of his work by poet and artist Manolis Aligizakis and Poet Laureate of New Westminster Candice James.

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Richmond Caring Place

7000 Minoru Boulevard Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This hub for twelve non-profit agencies offers a broad range of services, including family counselling, youth and single parent support, health promotion and childcare. Learn about their success in providing programs that are vital to Richmond’s well-being.

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Trinity Lutheran Church

7100 Granville Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church has been active in Richmond since 1953. This “A” frame sanctuary was constructed in 1964 and its design was recognized at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York and at Expo ’67 in Montreal. Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (every 30 minutes) Guided Tours (English and Mandarin)—last tour 3:30 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. (English), 3 p.m. (Mandarin) Sunday Service Sunday 1 p.m.–2 p.m. (every 30 minutes) Guided Tours (English and Mandarin)—last tour 1:30 p.m. 6540 Gilbert Road Sunday only 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Built in 1891, this chapel, with its beautiful stained glass windows, truly represents a piece of Richmond’s history. Located in Minoru Park, the chapel is surrounded by manicured gardens, waterfalls and walking paths. Guided Tours (on-going).

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Vancouver International Buddhist Progress Society (VIBPS)

6680-8181 Cambie Road (6th floor, above T&T Supermarket) Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. VIBPS is a branch of Fo Guang Shan Temples. This temple, with its Buddha Hall, teahouse, bookstore and library, aims to propagate Buddhist teachings through cultural, educational and charitable programs, and Buddhist practice. Meditation, Chinese tea, calligraphy, painting demonstrations and guided tours are on-going. Sunday 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Dharma Service.

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Richmond Chinese Community Society

5300 No. 3 Road (at Lansdowne Centre) Sunday only 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Since 1989, this group has been promoting the ‘spirit of community service’ amongst those with a Chinese ethnic background, and assisting with the integration of Chinese Canadians into mainstream society through its programs. View displays and performances that celebrate Canada’s Asian culture and heritage.

7700 Minoru Gate Saturday only 10 a.m.–2 p.m. A family-friendly celebration of Canada. Part of a nationwide initiative to enhance Canadian history education, the fair boasts over 100 project displays about Canadian history created by Richmond and Delta students. Coast Salish cultural interpreter Roberta Price shares historical teachings of the medicine pouch. Boat-building and Scavenger Hunt activities (on-going).

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Richmond Public Library

6340 No. 4 Road Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Since 1988, this facility has been the centre for the gathering and worship of this community, which formed in 1959. Architecturally striking in both its interior and exterior features, the building is adorned with inspiring stained glass windows with Pacific themes. Guided Tours (on-going). Sunday only 10–11:30 a.m. (English), 3–4 p.m. (Mandarin/Cantonese) Worship Service.

7700 Minoru Gate Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. For more than 35 years, the Richmond Public Library has been a centre of lifelong learning and a gathering place for our multicultural community. Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m. Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tours and Activities—Come see books sorted on our new automated sorter.

11. Rotary Hospice House

18. Sea Island Fire Hall No. 4

26. Rita McArthur Fine Art Home Studio

35. Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site

42. Lingyen Mountain Temple

6460 No. 4 Road (use entrance closest to No. 4 Road) Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Since 2006, this 10-bed hospice, which has been providing end of life care to residents, is more like home than hospital. Here, Richmond’s integrated Hospice Palliative Care Team supports individuals and their families. Learn about the hospice, view quilts from the Textile Arts Guild of Richmond, and tour the facility’s gardens.

3911 Russ Baker Way Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Richmond’s Sea Island Fire Hall No. 4 opens its doors to family-friendly activities and demonstrations. Guided Tours (on-going).

3500 Richmond Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Steveston artist Rita McArthur’s watercolour and acrylic paintings range from bright, sunny beach scenes to moody interpretations of Finn Slough. Meet Rita and view her work. Greeting cards of original paintings are available.

5180 Westwater Drive Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Explore this community of boatyards, canneries, residences and stores from a time when fishing and boat building flourished on the Fraser River. Tour museum exhibits and learn about Japanese Ikebana and calligraphy. Visit shipyard volunteers as they restore the Merrilee II wooden boat. View a small-scale model boat display hosted by the Steveston Maritime Modelers group.

10060 No. 5 Road Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Built in 1999, this traditional Chinese quadrangular building is a Pure Land Buddhist monastery. The temple hosts meditation workshops and discussion group meetings in both English and Chinese. Guided Tours (hourly, on the hour, start at 11:00 a.m.). Free vegetarian lunch. Saturday 2:30–3:45 p.m. Chanting (Pure Land) Meditation Saturday 4–5 p.m. Open Discussion Forum—Lingyen and Buddhism

12. Holl Hunt Fine Art Home Studio 7180 Ash Street (back entrance) Saturday only 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This home studio is where artist Pamela Holl Hunt paints colourful abstracts in oil with a palette knife. Pam studied in London, Paris, and Brussels in the 1960s and 1970s before returning to Canada.

19. Karen Lorena Parker Studio & Gallery 2040 Handley Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This internationally known painter is a designer favourite. Her nature-inspired contemporary work is featured in Dubai, Bahrain, Switzerland, Basel and Canada. Karen will demonstrate painting techniques on canvas and her design process on computer in her Burkeville studio.

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13. Paulik Park Gardens 7620 Heather Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This natural 1.5-acre park encompasses a forested area, a large collection of rhododendrons, perennial gardens, and landscape features that illustrate the area’s past. Richmond Garden Club members host a plant sale and answer gardening questions. Guided Garden Tours (hourly). Children’s Planting Workshops (on-going).

14. Richmond Family Place 8660 Ash Street Saturday only 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tour Richmond’s Family Resource Centre – a place to play, learn, share parenting ideas, and to make friends. This facility has provided programs, resources, and referrals to families with children 0–12 years of age for over 33 years. Playroom activities, snacks, coffee and tea (on-going).

Thompson Area 15. Terra Nova Rural Park 2631 Westminster Highway Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Walk or cycle through this award-winning park and experience Richmond’s natural and cultural landscape. The site holds trails, community gardens, heritage homes, wetlands, boardwalks, and abundant wildlife. Learn about local wildlife through Richmond Nature Park Society activities.

16. The Sharing Farm 2771 Westminster Highway (Terra Nova Park) Saturday only 11 a.m.–2 p.m. For over a decade, this society has been growing healthy organic produce for Richmond families in need, donating over 200,000 pounds to the Richmond Food Bank. Learn about high-volume organic farming. Guided Tours (ongoing).

Sea Island Area

7260 St. Albans Road Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. A 2008 interfaith project, this replica of the ancient 11-circuit labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral in France is a walking meditation tool with many health benefits. Learn how to walk a labyrinth and the history behind St. Alban’s Peace Labyrinth.

Rusty Nails on the Fraser, acrylic on canvas, Alice Saunders, 2013 20. Aphrodite Blagojevic Fine Art Home Studio 6720 Maple Road Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. View this exhibition of paintings, sculptures, and drawings in a variety of media in this informal and friendly open studio. Tour and talk with international European Master Blagojevic on her choice of media and artistic expression.

21. Loraine Wellman Fine Art Home Studio 8751 Fairdell Place Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. View landscape and figurative paintings, drawings and sketchbooks of artist Loraine Wellman. Loraine loves light and colour and paints a wide variety of subjects. Meet Loraine and browse her home studio and garden.

5911 Airport Road South Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Helijet celebrates 15 years in this purpose-built hangar and YVR passenger terminal. The building is also the base for Helijet’s air medical aircraft and maintenance services for its fleet. Behind-the-scenes tours of helicopters and jets provide an inside look at air operations and aircraft maintenance.

28. Scotch Pond Garry Point Park (west end of Chatham Street) Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Built in 1899, this fishing boat moorage served the ScottishCanadian Cannery. In 1905, the Atagi Boatworks was built at the head of the slough. In the 1950s, the pond was dredged to accommodate the Fraser River fishing fleet for the Canadian Fishing Company. Today, the Pond provides moorage and net repair facilities for Scotch Pond Heritage Cooperative members. View fishing boats, fishing techniques and net-making demonstrations. Guided Tours (on-going).

12138 4th Avenue Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This cannery is one of the few remaining 19th century salmon canneries in BC. Once Canada’s largest cannery, and BC’s leading producer of canned salmon, it is now a dynamic fishing museum with interactive exhibits that immerse visitors in the sights and sounds of the West Coast fishing industry. Self-guided Tours (on-going).

30. Steveston Museum and Visitor Centre 3811 Moncton Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Housed in a 1905 heritage building, this centre is a gem in the heart of Steveston, with its museum exhibits, Tourism Richmond visitor services, and friendly post office. Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Steveston Historical Walking Tour Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

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8160 Fairdell Crescent Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The poetry and art of artist Gina Page reflect the influence of time spent by the sea and saltwater marshes on the BC coast. Meet Gina in her home studio and view her etchings, aquatints, artist’s cards, and handmade paper books.

23. Alice Saunders Fine Art Home Studio

32. Steveston Educational Garden

8171 Fairdell Crescent Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Alberta artist Alice Saunders has been active in Richmond for 35 years, with home showings and workshops in watercolours and acrylics. Meet Alice in her studio and view over 40 paintings, including depictions of children and animals.

4111 Moncton Street Sunday only 1–2 p.m. Steveston Community Society celebrates the opening of this unique new garden site in Steveston Park with a ceremonial ribbon cutting and first planting. Discover what will be grown and taught in the garden.

24. BC Ambulance Service

4360 Garry Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This temple, with its rich 80-year history, remains a major hub for Buddhists in Richmond and is the oldest standing temple in Metro Vancouver. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the current temple, an integral part of the rich cultural mosaic of Steveston. Saturday only 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Guided Tours (on-going) Saturday 11:00 a.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. Introduction to Buddhism Talk Saturday 1 p.m. and Sunday 3 p.m. Introduction to Meditation Talk Saturday only 3 p.m. Introduction to Japanese Vegetarian Cooking Sunday only 10:30 a.m. Morning Service

25. Steves Family Farmhouse

17. Helijet International Terminal & Hangar

3171 Chatham Street Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Steveston painter and teacher Adrienne Moore creates art that ranges from local landscape to mixed media and abstract expressionism. View Adrienne’s work in a variety of different media and learn about her techniques.

4011 Moncton Street (at No. 1 Road) Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Opening weekend of the new Steveston Tram building. Inspired by the original rail station that once stood on the site, this light-filled building provides the perfect backdrop for viewing the 100-year-old No. 1220 interurban tram. The tram ran between Steveston and Vancouver for 45 years and will be restored in the coming years. Children’s Craft Activities and Guided Tours (on-going).

22. Gina Page Seawrack Press Home Studio

Steveston Area Helijet International, photo: Hans Sipma Photography

27. Adrienne Moore Fine Art Home Studio

36. London Heritage Farm 6511 Dyke Road Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Discover this 4-acre hidden jewel that features a restored and furnished 1890s farmhouse, heritage perennial and herb gardens, community gardens, chickens, bees, large agricultural machinery, and a hand-tool display. Tour the old farmhouse and learn about pioneer life. After, purchase a house blend of “London Lady Tea” and home baked scones, and browse the gift shop. Family Scavenger Hunt (on-going). Guided Tours (hourly to 3 pm).

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29. Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

3999 Williams Road Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This ambulance station currently serves the community of Richmond 24 hours a day. Guided Tours (on-going).

Richmond Peace Labyrinth at St. Alban

10. Our Saviour Lutheran Church

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2871 Steveston Highway Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Built in 1917, this farmhouse is currently undergoing restoration by owners Harold and Kathy Steves. Harold’s great grandparents, Manoah and Martha Steves, for whom Steveston was named, began farming this site in 1877. Today, it remains a working farm where the Steves raise cattle and produce seeds for the Heritage Seed Program. Meet the Steves’ and view their farmhouse (main floor and upstairs hallway only), and their eclectic collection of historical artefacts and George Lam paintings.

33. Steveston Buddhist Temple

34. Sirota’s Alchymy—Martial Arts Centre 110-12280 Trites Road Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This martial arts centre is the largest private facility in Richmond, offering programs for all age and skill levels since 1992. View a live class and enjoy a free self-defense and martial arts lesson. Martial arts demonstrations (including special needs). Guided Tours (on-going).

43. India Cultural Centre (Gurdwara Nanak Niwas) 8600 No. 5 Road Sunday only 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Nanak Niwas Gurdwara was the first religious institution to build on No.5 Road. In 1969, the Gurdwara building, originally a church, was transformed into a Gurdwara. Guided Tours (on-going).

44. Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre 8580 No. 5 Road Saturday only 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Since 2002, this 9.8-acre site has housed a multi-purpose facility featuring a mosque, congregational halls, an independent Islamic school, a Sunday school, and a full-sized gymnasium. Guided Tours (on-going) include: the sacred prayer hall, live demonstrations of Muslim prayer, and displays on the basic beliefs and practices of Islam. Chai and light snacks served.

45. Thrangu Monastery

Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre, photo: Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre 37. The Sharing Farm Orchard 13776 Gilbert Road Sunday only 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Experience urban agriculture at this 1.5-acre orchard with volunteers from The Sharing Farm Society. This productive small-scale orchard educates new farmers and gardeners and fosters a healthy environment and community. Guided tours (on-going).

38. South Arm United Church 11051 No. 3 Road (at Steveston Highway) Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sunday 12–4 p.m. This 1905 pioneer church is a recognized heritage site. Home to a vibrant, multi-generational faith community it has a strong commitment to nurturing faith, faithful living, and a progressive expression of Christianity. Guided Tours (on-going).

39. Science of Spirituality Meditation and Ecology Centre 11011 Shell Road (at Steveston Highway) Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sunday 12:30–4 p.m. H.H. Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj leads this international non-profit organization, dedicated to love, unity and peace. The centre offers non-sectarian spiritual programs, and classes in Jyoti meditation and environmentally friendly agricultural practices. Volunteers maintain organic vegetable, fruit, herb and flower gardens, beehives, and demonstration compost. Guided Tours and Demonstrations (on-going).

40. Danny Chen Fine Art Home Studio 13291 Steveston Highway Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.–4 p.m. This beginner-friendly environment for adults and children to learn about visual art is professionally set up for art making. View a display of over 50 pieces of original artwork, gifts, and art cards available for purchase. Saturday 12–1 p.m. Cultivating Your Child’s Visual Art Skills Sunday 12–1 p.m. Watercolour Landscapes

41. Jeanette Jarville Fine Art Home Studio 13211 Steveston Highway Saturday only 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Meet award-winning, internationally exhibited artist Jeanette Jarville. Visit her studio gallery and see a demonstration of her unique painting style. Enjoy this rare opportunity to see her latest work on display.

8140 No. 5 Road Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Thrangu is the first traditional Tibetan monastery in the Pacific Northwest. The vast knowledge of the Kagyu Lineage is preserved and propagated here and in monasteries throughout the world. They serve as a refuge for study and practice in the Buddhist tradition, and teach that one needs to accumulate both merit and wisdom. Guided Tours (on-going).

46. Richmond Jami’a Mosque 12300 Blundell Road Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This Sunni Muslim mosque, with its traditional Islamic architecture, is one of the largest in Metro Vancouver. Experience the wide-ranging cultural mosaic that makes up this community—from the Far East, Middle East, Africa, the Indian subcontinent, and Europe. The 30-year-old mosque provides a place to pray, make friends and grow spiritually. Guided Tours (on-going).

East Richmond Area 47. Sanduz Estate Wines 12791 Blundell Road Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Sanduz Estate Wines boasts BC’s largest selection of fruit wines, plus a variety of grape wines, dessert wines, and ports. Learn about the production of award-winning wines and specialty items such as wine jellies and syrups. Enjoy complimentary samples of fruit, grape and dessert wines, and ports. Saturday and Sunday 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3 p.m. Guided Tours

48. Richmond Nature Park 11851 Westminster Highway Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This 200-acre raised peat bog is a remnant of habitat that once covered most of Lulu Island. Its interpretive centre displays include an active beehive, a small collection of live animals and a gift shop. View Aliens Among Us, a traveling exhibit from the Royal British Columbia Museum (RBCM), and learn about the province’s best-known and least-loved invasive species. Sunday only 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Guided Tours (on-going), with RBCM curator Ken Marr

49. Nanaksar Gursikh Temple 18691 Westminster Highway Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Built in 1984, this temple is a unique architectural design. Since then, it has been open 24 hours daily, welcoming people of all cultures and religions with continuous prayer service. Join in the Langar (traditional Sikh food) prepared by volunteers and served free all day. Guided Tours (ongoing).