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.
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Report a problem with a service, e.g. missed garbage collection, overnight parking, potholes, street lights, etc...
Featured Exhibits
Richmond Hill Heritage Centre
Richmond Hill's Heritage Centre showcases the rich heritage of our community. Designed to provide an educational and entertaining experience, these exhibits are for all ages.
| Richmond Hill: Growing with Canada |
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As Canada celebrates turning 150, let's look at how Richmond Hill has grown up! This fun exhibit takes us from Richmond Hill in 1867 and shows the Town's evolution from a small rural community to the large urban town we live in today.
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Coming up Roses in Richmond Hill: The History of the Rose Growing Industry |
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In the early 20th century Richmond Hill was know as the rose capital of Canada. This exhibit explores the history of the rose growing industry and the several large greenhouse companies that put Richmond Hill on the map.
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Student Art Exhibit at the Burr House Artisans Gallery, Shop & Tea Room (Map)
| Richmond Hill and the Burr House Artisans Gallery present the ANNUAL STUDENT ART EXHIBITION AND SALE! |
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530 Carrville Road, Richmond Hill Come see the inspiring works of adult participants from Richmond Hill's art programs and workshops including acrylic, watercolour, mixed-media, drawing and more! Closing Reception and Awards:Friday, July 27, 6-8:30 p.m. Exhibition and Sale dates:Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, June 9 - July 30, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Tea will be served from 1 -4 p.m. For more information contact the Arts Supervisor by email or call 905-787-1441, ext. 222. |
Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame
We also have a Sports Hall of Fame exhibit where we recognize players, coaches, trainers, teams, sponsors and sports builders who have helped shape the Richmond Hill sports community.
Collections
| Richmond Hill Heritage Collection |
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The Richmond Hill Heritage Collection is in public trust (for the education and enjoyment of the public). The collection consists of more than 10,000 artifacts, including:
The artifacts represent our community from the mid-19th century to the present day and include:
Heritage Services works closely with the Richmond Hill Public Library and the Mary Lou Griffin History Collection.
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Archives |
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We also have an archival collection at the Richmond Hill Public Library. Our archives include:
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Archaeology |
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Richmond Hill is proud to have a great prehistoric and historic archaeology collection. In 1988, our Archaeological Master Plan was introduced. Since then, 119 archaeological sites have been identified, researched, and excavated throughout Richmond Hill. These sites range from an untouched pre-contact First Nation site to a Euro-Canadian farmstead. Some of our most interesting sites include:
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Donations
Email the Heritage Services Coordinator or call 905-737-1818, ext.6007 to ask about donating artifacts, archival material or art to Richmond Hill's Heritage Collection. We collect items that relate to our social, political and economic history.