Access Richmond Hill
The Access Richmond Hill Contact Centre provides assistance for general inquiries, responds to questions or concerns regarding programs and services as well as accepts in person payments.
Contact Us
905-771-8800
225 East Beaver Creek Road, Ground Floor, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4
Hours of Service:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Report Feedback
Report a problem with a service, e.g. missed garbage collection, overnight parking, potholes, street lights, etc.
The Richmond Hill Heritage Centre preserves and celebrates our community heritage. The building is an 1840s Regency style cottage, fully restored to reflect this historical period. It is located in the beautiful Amos Wright Park at:
19 Church Street North
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3E6
The Richmond Hill Heritage Centre's regular gallery hours are:
- Tuesdays, 1 - 4 p.m.
- Thursdays, 4 - 8 p.m.
- Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Programs
The Heritage Centre hosts a variety of programs to offer you. Learn more by visiting our Heritage Programs webpage or select from the following programs listed below:
- Birthday parties
- Winter Break and March Break camps
- Summer camps
- Afternoon teas
- Curriculum-based programs for schools and community groups
Events
You can join us at the Heritage Centre to enjoy a collection of events including Doors Open and a series of Afternoon Teas. Below we have additional details and dates for each event:
Special Events
| The “Grand” Open House – Saturday, September 7 |
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Saturday, September 7, 2019, 2 - 4 p.m. Calling all kids! The Heritage Centre is hosting a free event for Grandparents Day! This is a great opportunity to celebrate your Grands! Bring your Grand-parents, Great Aunts and Uncles and even Grand friends or neighbours for an afternoon of discovery and fun at the Heritage Centre. Enjoy a variety of exhibits and discovery boxes and spend quality time making a craft together. |
| Culture Days Free Walking Tour - Saturday, September 28 |
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Join Richmond Hill Heritage Services for a free Culture Days Historic Walking Tour! Saturday, September 28, 2019 11 a.m. Richmond Hill Heritage Centre – 19 Church Street North Yonge Street, Richmond Hill’s “Main Street” was established by order of Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe in the 1790s. Envisioned as a military road from the Town of York (Toronto) to Holland Landing. Yonge Street served a more significant role in history, bringing settlers and commerce northward from York, to found new communities. By the early 19th century, some of the frontages along Yonge Street were subdivided and sold for the development of businesses, homes and institutions – creating the core of a new village. Although time has brought many changes to Richmond Hill’s “Main Street” some landmarks can still be seen that date back to a time when Yonge Street was a dirt road, and the preferred means of transportation was horse and buggy. |
Exhibits
Explore Exhibits showcasing the history of Richmond Hill, including a collection of historically significant artifacts from the early 19th century to the present.
You can also view our Online Artifact Collection!
Rentals
You can rent the Heritage Centre with our Facility rentals form.
Heritage Centre Advisory Committee
Decisions related to Richmond Hill's Heritage Centre are reviewed by the Heritage Centre Advisory Committee. The Committee is part of the Community Services Department and gives advice and makes recommendations about the following topics:
- Short and long-term planning
- Programs and services
- Marketing and fundraising
- Facility development
- Management of the Heritage Collection