Programs and Events

Public Programs & Events
Check back here regularly to find out more information about upcoming events.

Doors Open Richmond 2018
Saturday June 2 & Sunday June 3
10:00am- 4:00pm
FREE
Doors Open Richmond is a free citywide celebration of arts, culture and heritage that opens the doors to up to 50 different sites across the City of Richmond.

The Steveston Tram is excited to participate in our 5th Doors Open Richmond this year.  Visitors will be able to tour the recently restored Tram Car 1220.  View a photo timeline of restoration and talk with restoration experts.  Families can enjoy craft activities and explore the new Mobile Discovery Corner.

For more information about Doors Open Richmond please visit www.richmond.ca/doorsopen 

Canada Day
Sunday July 1
10:00am- 5:00pm
FREE
Celebrate Canada Day by exploring Richmond’s largest artefact, tramcar 1220.  Free crafts for children will be on offer all day. 

All Aboard!
Saturday August 18
12:00 - 4:00pm
FREE
All Aboard! is your ticket to discover Richmond’s transportation heritage.  Richmond’s transportation past and present rolls into the Steveston Interurban Tram. Explore Tram Car 1220 and the surrounding site filled with guest transportation experts, live music, children’s crafts and activities and more

School Programs - 2018
Due to restoration, school programs are on hold until January 2018. To book, please contact the Coordinator on 604-718-8439, email interurban1220@richmond.ca or fill out our online booking form.

Tram Travellers
Grades 4-6
Climb aboard the newly restored Tram Car 1220 and travel back in time to meet members of Steveston's multicultural community. Students will discover how the tram system transcended class and cultural barriers while exploring the diverse stories of two passengers using objects and text.
Cost: $4 per students
Availability: Year-round, 90 minute program

Tots on Trams
Grades pre-K
Join in the fun as we introduce little learners to transportation and the past with this 30 minute program. Explore the newly restored Tram Car 1220 with us and delight in transportation-related games.
Cost: $3 per child
Availability: Year-round; 30 minute program