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Time stands still when you pass through the gates of this historic site.
Situated on a 4.6 acre site overlooking the south arm of the Fraser River, the
farm offers a park-like setting with flower gardens, farm equipment, chickens
and public washrooms.
London Heritage Farm
6511 Dyke Road
Richmond, B.C. V7E 3R3
Phone: 604-271-5220
www.londonheritagefarm.ca
The 1880's London farm house has been fully restored and furnished to illustrate
rural life in Richmond. Six rooms display furniture, accessories, pictures,
photographs, clothing, quilts, etc. There is always something you will see to
bring back memories of your own childhood.
The Grounds
On the east side of the house there are lovely heritage style herb and flower
gardens, a rose arbour, gourd house, fruit trees and the fruit garden and bee
hives
In the west pasture there are 69 allotment gardens.
The House
The House is open to the public with entrance by donation. Escorted house tours
are available or you can tour on your own.
Hours
Open for tea and tours on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5:00 pm.
During Summer July and August, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
from 10:00am - 5:00pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Phone:604-271-5220
www.richmond.ca/londonfarm
Located Close by make sure you get a chance to visit
Steveston Village, and the historic
Gulf of Georgia Cannery
as you are walking along the dock you will find your chance to book a
Whale Watching excursion although you may be
best to book ahead to make sure you are not disappointed. There are lots of great Restaurants in the Steveston Village with one of them
being my favourite fish and chip shop, Pajos is an award winning outside
seating restaurant located at the Government Dock and Garry Point Park in
Steveston. Open from Easter to Canadian Thanksgiving.
Phone:604-204-0767
www.pajos.com
If you are looking for a little entertainment in the evening close by is
Riverport an entertainment complex with
Zone Entertainment (bowling,
pub, arcades), WaterMania, (a wave
pool) and the SilverCity Riverport Theatres (604-277-5993) , as well as the Old
Spaghetti Factory for dinner.
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