Doors Open Richmond invites visitors to savour city’s kaleidoscopic diversity and rich history

Have you ever been curious to walk through the doors of Metro Vancouver’s oldest mosque? Are you curious to learn how geothermal energy works in an urban setting? Or do you just like strolling through a nature park?

You can indulge in all of these pursuits for free this weekend as part of the 19th annual Doors Open Richmond. The two-day event takes place on Saturday (June 6) and Sunday (June 7) includes 40 partner sites welcoming visitors.

One thing is certain: Doors Open Richmond demonstrates the city’s kaleidoscopic diversity and rich history. Most sites are open on a walk-in basis but for some, it’s necessary to register in advance. Make plans by visiting the website.

“Visitors can explore unique foods, interactive museums, enjoy cultural performances, and step inside faith-based institutions that reflect the city’s global character,” says Bilan Hassan, chair of the Richmond Museum Society, in a news release announcing the event. “Attendees can also meet the volunteers and local businesses behind the event and discover ways to get involved.”

The Richmond Jamia Mosque is one popular destination. This Sunni religious centre opened in 1963. It’s advisable to dress modestly before entering. As a sign of respect, female visitors can wear a scarf to cover their heads and men and women are encouraged to wear clothing that covers the knees.

The mosque is part of the so-called Highway to Heaven along the eastern side of No. 5 Road south of Blundell Road. Two other shrines there, the Lingyen Mountain Temple and India Cultural Centre of Canada – Gurdwara Nanak Niwas, are also welcoming visitors as part of Doors Open Richmond. Head coverings are mandatory inside Sikh gurdwaras.

Meanwhile, geothermal energy generation will be on display at the Alexandra District Energy Utility (9600 Odlin Road). It’s operated by a City of Richmond subsidiary, the Lulu Island Energy Company. And lovers can drop by the LuLu Island Winery (16880 Westminster Highway). It’s not far from another Doors Open partner site: the Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple (18691 Westminster Highway).

There will also be lots of opportunities to learn about Richmond history. This is particularly true in Steveston by visiting the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, the Gulf of Georgia National Historic Site, London Farm, Steveston Museum & Post Office, and Steveston Tram.

In addition, plenty of history will be on display at the Richmond Museum (7700 Minoru Gate), which organizes the event.

“Doors Open offers a welcoming, behind-the-scenes look at what makes Richmond a dynamic hidden gem, so come check it out!” Hassan says.

Doors Open Richmond 2026 Partners

1. 39 Service Battalion
2. Alexandra District Energy Utility | NEW
3. Art 5 – Effat Mirnia
4. Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre
5. BCEHS Station 269
6. Bodhi Meditation
7. Branscombe House – Kai Liu | NEW
8. Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
9. Eastern Catholic Church Richmond
10. Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
11. India Cultural Centre of Canada – Gurdwara Nanak Niwas
12. Lingyen Mountain Temple
13. London Farm
14. LuLu Island Winery
15. Marion Webber Art | NEW
16. Mary Point [Video only] | NEW
17. Minoru Chapel
18. Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple
19. Philippine Cultural Arts Society of British Columbia [Video only] | NEW
20. Richmond Art Gallery
21. Richmond Artefact Collection
22. Richmond Arts Coalition | NEW
23. Richmond Caring Place Society
24. Richmond City Hall
25. Richmond Family Place
26. Richmond Fire-Rescue
27. Richmond Jamia Mosque
28. Richmond Museum
29. Richmond Nature Park
30. Richmond Olympic Experience Museum at the Richmond Olympic Oval
31. Richmond Potters’ Club | NEW
32. Richmond Public Library – Brighouse
33. Richmond RCMP
34. Richmond Recycling Depot
35. Richmond Youth Education Center
36. Sanduz Estate Wines
37. Scott Pleydell-Pearce Watercolours
38. Sea Island Heritage Society
39. Seawrack Press
40. Steveston Museum & Post Office
41. Steveston Tram
42. Textile Arts Guild of Richmond (TAGOR)
43. The Bahá’í Community of Richmond
44. The Sharing Farm
45. Weavers and Spinners Studio

Richmond Museum organized Doors Open Richmond, which takes place on Saturday (June 6) and Sunday (June 7) at 45 locations. Follow Pancouver on X @PancouverMedia and Instagram @PancouverMedia.