Archive for April, 2008
A community making music
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
For 23 years, the Richmond Orchestra and Chorus Association has been making music in Richmond.
Two groups under one umbrella, the chorus and orchestra rehearse and perform separately-occasionally com
Concerts aplenty in Richmond
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
Five times each year, the Richmond Concert Association brings Gateway Theatre to life with a special concert.
The 23-year-old not-for-profit group brings a range of performers to the venue, including
Steveston Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
Steveston is going green this summer.
The Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market features 50 vendors offering fresh local produce, healthy foods, flowers, plants, and unique works by local artisans. T
Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
Once used for preserving fish, this national historic site preserves an important part of West Coast history.
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery, located at 12138 Fourth Ave., is a complex of buildings cons
The Village of Steveston
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
If you are looking for history, scenic strolls, quaint mom and pop shops, fish and chips, and fresh fish, the village of Steveston is a must.
Located at the southwest corner of Richmond, the historic
A growing city
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
Welcome to Richmond, where you can go from a bustling, urban street full of 50 restaurants to a farm in 20 minutes.
Richmond was founded by farmers (Hugh McRoberts, originally from Belfast, was the
River Rock Show Theatre
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
What do Brian Wilson, Jethro Tull and Diana Ross all have in common?
They’ve all performed at River Rock Show Theatre.
The 950-seat theatre is a major part of River Rock Casino Resort and has attra
Richmond Cultural Centre
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
Art, history and plenty of books-all under one roof.
The Richmond Cultural Centre (7700 Minoru Gate) is home to the Richmond Art Gallery, Richmond Museum, City of Richmond Archives, Richmond Public L
Go fly a kite
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
Garry Point Park is located in the southwestern corner of Richmond in Steveston. Featuring spectacular views of Georgia Strait and the Gulf Islands, the park is popular spot to take a stroll in the oc
Play, laugh, love and learn
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 by GetawayBC.com
The creative spirit is alive and well in the North Cariboo.
From painters and potters to theatre and dance, to some of the best entertainment and cultural festivals around, Quesnel and area has a thr