This is an archived event from Culture Days 2024.
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Tour the Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory
In-person
Architecture History & heritage Museum Self-guidedDate and time
This activity runs the duration of Culture Days.
Location
Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory
123 Hillsview Drive
Vaughan, ON
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
About
Drop by the Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory (RHDDO) for a self-guided tour of the Administration Building. RHDDO is a national historic site and houses the largest telescope in Canada. Please Note: The Observatory Dome will not be available for tours September 16 – December 31, 2024. Visitors are welcome to explore the trail system and parks surrounding the RHDDO. (Map: https://www.richmondhill.ca/en/shared-content/resources/RHDDO-Trail-Map-ACC.pdf. Accessibility: As the Observatory and Administration Buildings are historic buildings, they do not meet existing accessibility standards. Access to both buildings is by stairs only. Washrooms and program rooms are in the basement and on the second floor of the Administration Building and are accessible only by stairs. Both the Administration Building and the Observatory do not have elevators.
• Saturday September 21, 1 - 5 p.m.
• Sunday September 22, 1 - 5 p.m.
• Saturday September 28, 1 - 5 p.m.
• Sunday September 29, 1 - 5 p.m.
• Saturday October 5, 1 - 5 p.m.
• Sunday October 6, 1 - 5 p.m.
• Saturday October 12, 1 - 5 p.m.
• Sunday October 13, 1 - 5 p.m.
Links
- RichmondHill.ca richmondhill.ca
Organizer
City of Richmond Hill
The City of Richmond Hill is located in York Region and is home to more than 200,000 residents. Our Mission Statement is, "The City of Richmond Hill Council and staff are committed to providing exceptional public service to our community."