2008 News and Information
Doors Open Comes to Richmond this Weekend
23 April 2008The excitement is mounting as Richmond’s first Doors Open event draws near. This weekend Richmond will host the unique two-day event, giving residents and visitors the opportunity to explore Richmond’s unique culture and heritage for free.
Thirty-one sites are featured including places of worship, green spaces, art galleries, artist studios, museums and a community police station. With sites located throughout Richmond, visitors can plan their route based on geography, special interest or just their curiosity.
“We are excited to open the doors of a wide variety of sites for not only Richmond residents, but visitors throughout the Lower Mainland to discover,” says Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “We plan to make this an annual event, with new sites added in 2009.”
While the majority of the sites will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27, visitors are encouraged to check the map listing for times of operation. Doors Open site maps are available at the Richmond Arts Centre at 7700 Minoru Gate and Richmond City Hall. A complete listing of participating sites can also be found at www.richmond.ca/doorsopen.
There is no cost for sites or visitors to participate. This event is made possible through the generous support of sponsors such as BC 150th, Richmond Museum Society, British Columbia Arts Council, CISL AM 650, Crave 95 FM, Richmond Review, YVR, Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan, Richmond Spirit of BC, Tourism Richmond, National Bank and Western Tank and Lining Ltd.
