RICHMOND HILL The town of Richmond Hill has long been known for its cheerful, and outgoing spirit. This holiday season, Richmond Hill will be celebrating with lots of festive, and non festive attractions. The classic 'Santa Under the Stars' parade will occur on November 28. Although this will be a drive-thru style parade, letters to [...]
Part of Richmond Hill area is located on the Oak Ridge Moraine. Stretching 160km long, it is a natural feature created from accumulation of glacial debris. What is special about Oak Ridge Moraine is its nature consisting of wetlands, ponds, rivers, valleys, forests, meadows and rolling hills. In addition, it is home to countless rare [...]
Enjoying warm rays of sun on your skin is one of summer’s best delights, and what is a better way to do so than with your friends, colleagues or family on the patio of your favourite restaurant? Patio season in Richmond Hill has officially launched. Take some time to enjoy delicious food and drinks outdoors. [...]
Our beautiful summer weather calls for activities outside. Staying active is an important aspect of our well-being. Physical activity not only keeps us in good health, but also impacts our general state of happiness. Whether you are an active person, or would like to practice recreational sports occasionally, there are plenty of neighbourhood opportunities for [...]
Cooking for and eating with your family can be a very enjoyable activity. What can make it even more enjoyable is fresh and delicious food that you can currently find at local farmer’s markets. Village Market (at Waldorf), Hillcrest Farmer’s Market, York Farmer’s Market and 19th Avenue Farmer’s Market are just some of the local [...]
While the spring is in full bloom, there is no better time to visit local parks, lakes and trails. One of such destinations is the stunning waterfront park at Lake Wilcox. It is situated on the eastern shorelines of Lake Wilcox in Oak Ridges, Richmond Hill. You can take a self-guided tree tour with nearly [...]
Yes, the library is the place to be if you’re interested in honing your culinary talents! Richmond Hill Public Library is putting on three Flavours of Richmond Hill workshops offering insider tips and recipes for Asian, South Asian, Middle Eastern and Eastern European cuisine. These free one-hour events start at 7 p.m. today, February 5, [...]
How would you like to spend the weekend watching lumberjacks chop wood, Vikings do battle or falconers demonstrate their skills? Try your luck at the Bigfoot Race, devouring wings or learning origami? It’s all happening this weekend at the Richmond Hill Winter Carnival at Mill Pond Park near Mill and Trench Streets. The two-day, event-filled [...]
If you’re a youngster from Grades 2 to 8, you’re in luck! This Saturday, January 25, the STEAM Project at 561 Edward St. in Richmond Hill is holding a “build your own mouse vehicle” workshop. Once you’ve created the perfect vehicle, you’ll race them against other kids. The whole event is designed as a celebration [...]
Once upon a time, so many beautiful roses grew in Richmond Hill greenhouses that the area was dubbed Canada’s rose capital and became a thriving centre for horticulture. In 1914, Richmond Hill-grown roses took first prize at the prestigious International Rose Show in New York City. More prize-winning roses cultivated in Richmond Hill were flown [...]
