Richmond Hill's 150th Anniversary

No purchase required. To enter the Contest, participants must complete the online survey that includes providing your name and contact information (e-mail address and/or phone number).

To be valid, your entry must be received by 4:30 p.m. EST on the 23^rd of each month, 2023 by completing the survey provided.

While multiple survey submissions may be made per household, only one prize can be won within a household.

On the 23^rd day of each month, 2023 a random draw will be conducted by a member of the Communications team of the Corporation from among all eligible entries received during the Contest Period. The first selected contestant to correctly answer the mandatory mathematical skill-testing question shall be declared the winner, subject to meeting all the conditions described in these rules.

The winner will be contacted by staff of the Corporation through the email or phone number provided when they submitted their entry, during the week of the draw, and the prize will be ready for pickup by the winner by the 7^th of each month, 2023. If a winner cannot be reached within three (3) days following the first attempt of contact, incorrectly answers the mathematical skill-testing question, or declines the prize, the prize shall be forfeited and the Corporation has the right, at its sole discretion, to randomly select another winner.

1. To be declared a winner, the selected contestant must first correctly answer a mathematical skill-testing question.
2. Each winner shall sign a release declaring their eligibility as stipulated in Section 2 (Eligibility) of these rules; agreeing that their name, image may be used for advertising purposes related to this Contest free of charge; and releasing the Corporation as well as its respective directors, officers and employees (the “Contest Parties”) from all liability for any damage or loss arising from participation in this Contest or from the awarding, acceptance or use of the prize.
3.  The prize(s) shall be accepted as is. No substitutions will be allowed.
4. If the prize cannot be awarded as described in these rules, the Corporation reserves the right to substitute a prize or prize component with another of comparable value, as determined in its sole discretion.
5. Refusal to accept the prize releases the Contest Parties from any obligation toward the winner.
6. If a contestant makes any false statement, (s)he will be automatically disqualified from the Contest. The winner will have to validate their date of birth and mailing address prior to receiving the prize.
7. The Contest Parties assume no liability for any loss, damage or injury, including without limitation:
   • lost, stolen, delayed, damaged, misdirected, late, destroyed, illegible or incomplete entries;
   • loss, theft or damage to software or computer or telephone data, including any breach of privacy;
   • fraudulent calls;
   • inability of any person to participate in the Contest for any reason including mistaken addresses on mail or email; technical, computer or telephone malfunctions or other problems with computer online systems, servers, access providers, computer equipment, or software; congestion on the internet or at any website, or any combination of the foregoing;
   • damage to any person’s computer, including as a result of playing or downloading any material relating to the Contest;
   • any delay or inability to act resulting from any event or situation beyond their control whatsoever, including a public health or other emergency, or strike, lockout or other labour dispute at their location or the locations of the organizations and businesses whose services are used to administer this Contest; or
   • prizes that are lost, damaged or misdirected during shipping.
8. The Corporation reserves the right to cancel or suspend this Contest should a virus, bug or other cause beyond their reasonable control corrupt the security or proper administration of the Contest. Any attempt to deliberately damage any website or to undermine the legitimate operation of this Contest is a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such an attempt be made, the Corporation reserves the right to seek remedies and damages to the fullest extent permitted by law, including criminal prosecution.
9. All personal information, such as name and contact information, is collected by the Corporation solely for the purposes of administering this Contest and shall not be used for any other purpose without your expressed consent. By providing this information, you consent to it being used for the stated purposes. Please see the Corporation’s’ privacy policy on our Privacy Statement page.
10. If the identity of a contestant is disputed, the authorized account holder of the social media platform used to submit the entry at the time of entry will be deemed to be the contestant. The individual assigned to the social media platform associated with the submitted account is considered the authorized account holder. A selected contestant may be required to provide proof that (s)he is the authorized account holder of the social media account associated with the selected entry. All entries must be submitted from a valid email account that may be identified by reverse domain name search. The sole determinant of time for the purposes of receipt of a valid entry in this Contest will be the Contest server.
11. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries. All entries that are incomplete, illegible, damaged, irregular, have been submitted through illicit means, using any robotic, automatic programmed method that artificially increases the odds of winning or do not conform to or satisfy any condition of the rules may be disqualified by the Corporation. The Corporation is not responsible for any errors or omissions in printing or advertising this Contest.
12. The Corporation reserves the right to amend the Contest rules or to terminate the Contest at any time without any liability to any contestant. Any amendments to these Contest rules will be posted here.
13. By entering, you agree to abide by the Contest rules and the decisions of the City, whose decisions are final and binding on all contestants.

Community Mural Project

Deadline for Submissions: April 14, 2023 at 5 p.m.

An artist, or artist collective will be selected, commissioned and compensated to paint an outdoor, large community mural

Mural will be painted during the summer months.

Dimensions: 50’ x 20’ (maximum)

Material: Aluminum siding, corrugated

Location: Sports Centre Building (Front/South-Facing Wall, on the East side), Richmond Green Sports Centre and Arena

1300 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1M5

City Park Storage Bunkers

Deadline for Submissions:  May 26, 2023 at 5 p.m.

Six local artists will be selected, commissioned and compensated to paint concrete storage bunkers located in City Parks.

Murals will be painted from July 10 to 28, 2023 and unveiled at Richmond Hill’s Heritage Summit on September 10.

Dimensions: Approx. 6’ H x 5’ W x 8’ L

Material: Concrete

Artists will be asked to paint all sides.

Locations:

1. Pine Farm Park – Ward 1
   25 Ashfield Drive Richmond Hill, ON L4E 2M1
2. Town Park – Ward 2
   102 Centre Street East Richmond Hill, ON L4C 1A4
3. Eyer Homestead Ropes Course Bunker – Ward 3
   1045 Elgin Mills Road East Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1M7
4. Bradstock Park – Ward 4
   194 A Driscoll Road Richmond Hill, ON L4C 4H7
5. Morgan Boyle Park – Ward 5
   5 B Pearson Ave Richmond Hill, ON L4C 7L6
6. David Hamilton Park – Ward 6
   311 Valleymede Dr, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 2E1

Bell Box Community Murals

Murals will be painted from July 10-28, 2023 and unveiled at Richmond Hill’s Heritage Summit on September 10.

Dimensions: Approx. 6’ H x 5’ W

Material: Metal

Artists will be asked to paint all sides.

Please note themes not permitted include: political or religious themes; names, logos, or brand IDs; faces or recognizable people. These are requirements of Bell Canada.

Locations:

1. Yonge Street and Estate Garden Drive – Ward 1
2. Newkirk Road and Crosby Avenue – Ward 2
3. Shirley Drive and Golden Oak Avenue – Ward 3
4. Richmond Street – Ward 4
5. Weldrick Road West and Avenue Road – Ward 5
6. Highway 7 and Leslie Street – Ward 6

• Applicants of the Community Mural Project will be advised by April 20, 2023, and applicants for the Storage Bunker and Bell Box Mural Projects will be contacted by June 30, 2023.

• Paint and primer will be provided, where applicable.
• Mural concepts may be transferred to alternate mediums for application or mounting purposes.
• Artists are expected to supply their own brushes and tools.
• Mural lifespan is not confirmed.

Date: Tuesday April 18th

Time: 10 a.m.

Meet at the corner of Farmer Court and Gormley Street West

Steeped in history, the Hamlet of Gormley is a gem in Richmond Hill. Settlement here began with the arrival of Pennsylvania German immigrants in the first decade of the 19th century. Our tour will focus on the heritage homes of this unique settlement that grew from a small farming community to a hamlet that was at one time a bustling stop for the railroad.

Date: Sunday May 28th

Time: 1 p.m.

Meet at the Heritage Centre/Amos Wright Park - 19 Church Street North

The rose industry was Richmond Hill’s major employer during the early half of the last century. In fact, the greenhouses played a key role in Richmond Hill’s ability to survive the Great Depression. Come walk through an area of the City’s early economic and demographic growth as you discover why Richmond Hill was once called the “Rose Capital of Canada”. A registered adult must accompany all registered participants under the age of 16.

Date: Tuesday June 20th

Time: 10 a.m.

Meet at Mill Pond Park Gazebo.

Enjoy fresh air, exercise and a healthy walk through a historic neighbourhood and discover your community heritage! The Mill Pond was originally named for the sawmill operation that used the pond for power. It was first created in the mid-1830s as a hub for industry and commerce and an important component of Richmond Hill's cultural heritage. This walk through the area will look at the various businesses that made Richmond Hill an attractive place to settle in the 19th century.  

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Yonge Street and the Village Backstreets 

Date: Sunday, July 16th

Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Meet at McConaghy Centre Parking Lot

We will explore a stretch of Yonge Street and in contrast to the present-day traffic and commerce along Yonge Street, Richmond Hill's side streets have historically been a quiet refuge. It was on these village backstreets that the ordinary citizens of the Victorian and Edwardian community lived in their comfortable but unpretentious houses. The village backstreets remain a desirable place to live, with large shade trees lining the streets, picket or plated fences, beautiful gardens and many fine old buildings.

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Date: Sunday, August 20th

Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Meet at Elgin Barrow Arena Parking Lot

This family and dog-friendly walking tour will explore the east side of historic Richmond Hill. Walkers will follow the adventures of James and his dog Buster.

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