Get transported through time with All Aboard! at the Steveston Interurban Tram Building next Saturday (Aug. 8) from noon to 4 p.m.
This free event allows visitors to explore Richmond’s transportation heritage, both past and present, with guest experts, live music, children’s crafts and activities, and much more.
Visitors can experience first-hand how transportation in Richmond has evolved.
Inside the tram building, climb aboard the 103-year-old BC Electric (BCE) Interurban Tramcar 1220 and explore the associated exhibit. Then tour the vintage BCE bus parked in front of the tram building for one day only.
Inside the bus, the Transit Museum Society’s collection reveals how transportation has changed from horse drawn coaches to the Interurban Tramcars and eventually cars and buses.
Take a moment to talk with heritage rail experts from the Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Society as they exhibit vintage rail related items.
You can have your photo taken beside an antique rail speeder — a small rail car — that was once used to inspect railway lines.
Discover new routes for your daily bike ride from HUB: Your Cycling Connection and embrace active transportation with cycling, transit and walking information courtesy of the City of Richmond’s Transportation Division.
Experts from Walk Richmond will also be on hand to invite you to tread a new path through Richmond’s extensive trail system.This free family-friendly event also offers activities provided by Bricks 4 Kidz, children’s crafts and face painting.
For more information, call 604-238-8081 or visit richmond.ca/interurban1220.
