Richmond Hill Invests in Local Arts and Culture with 26 New Grants for 2025

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill is proud to support community groups, organizations and individuals working to enhance the city’s vibrancy and quality of life. As part of the 2025 Community and Cultural Grant program, Council has approved funding for 26 initiatives, totaling $99,878. 

Congratulations to the City’s 2025 recipients:

• Aryton Spence – The Healing Circle
• Canadian Asian Heritage Association – Uptown Asian Festival
• Canadian Literacy Association of Higher Education – The Richmond Hill Circle

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Help Shape the Future of the Lake Wilcox Boathouse

RICHMOND HILL – For more than 30 years, Richmond Hill’s Lake Wilcox Boathouse has supported community paddling programs along the shores of Lake Wilcox. Now, this unique City-owned building is in need of major repairs — and we want to hear from you about what should happen next. 

Located in Lake Wilcox Park, the Boathouse has been home to the Richmond Hill Canoe Club since the 1990s. Through a partnership with the City, this not-for-profit club offers a variety of programs – from...

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What's on this July in Richmond Hill

Live entertainment is back with Concerts in the Park, LIVE in the Plaza and Ribfest!

RICHMOND HILL – The fun doesn’t stop after Canada Day – Richmond Hill is buzzing with exciting events all summer long! Whether you love music, festivals or just soaking up the sunshine, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this July. 

Concerts in the Park – Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. at Mill Pond Park
Presented by Tim Hortons, our popular summer concert series returns with a fantastic lineup of tribute bands and live...

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Elijah Woods to Headline Canada Day in Richmond Hill

Celebrate July 1st with music, food and fireworks at Richmond Green

RICHMOND HILL – Join us on Tuesday, July 1 at Richmond Green Park (1300 Elgin Mills Road East) for a full day of free, family-friendly fun as we celebrate Canada’s birthday in style! 

This year’s Canada Day headliner is none other than Canadian-born (from Perth, Ontario!) Elijah Woods, multi-platinum singer, songwriter and producer known for hits like “24/7, 365” and “Lights”. Catch him live at 9:30 p.m. on the main stage. 

What to...

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City of Richmond Hill and TRCA Contribute Lands to Canada's 30x30 Conservation Target

RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill, in collaboration with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and Ontario Nature, is proud to announce the contribution of 550 hectares of environmentally significant natural areas towards Canada’s 30x30 conservation target. The federal government has set the goal of protecting and conserving 30% of Canada’s lands and waters by 2030.

Ontario Nature led an extensive assessment of these lands, determining that 31 properties, including 429 hectares...

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