ParticipACTION Community Challenge

Join the 2025 Community Challenge June 1-30

Join the Movement to Move More

The ParticipACTION Community Challenge is an annual national initiative designed to encourage people of all ages and abilities to be more active. Throughout the month of June, communities across Canada will compete to earn the title of “Canada’s Most Active Community.”

After winning British Columbia’s Most Active Community in 2022 and 2024, the City of Richmond is gearing up for yet another strong showing in 2025. Together, let’s explore how we can all be a part of this journey towards a healthier, more active Richmond.

Take the Pledge to Get Involved and Get Active

Ready to commit to an active June? Click here to take the pledge and sign-up as an individual. Every pledge brings Richmond closer to the title of Canada’s Most Active Community.

Throughout June, the City of Richmond will be hosting a variety of free and low-cost events, in addition to the regular program line-up, to inspire individuals to get active. Whether you’re an experienced athlete or just starting your fitness journey, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. When you participate in an activity offered at any of Richmond’s facilities, you not only boost your own health and well-being, but you also contribute to Richmond’s quest to claim the title of Canada’s Most Active Community.

Track Your Community’s Progress

Throughout the month of June, stay up to date on Richmond’s progress throughout the challenge by regularly checking this webpage. The leaderboard will showcase how our community stacks up against others across the country and demonstrate how your commitment to being physically active can positively impact your community.

Let’s move together to make Richmond Canada’s Most Active Community.

For more information about ongoing programs and activities available throughout the year, visit www.richmond.ca/register.

Events and Activities

June 1-7

FREE! Community Challenge Kick Off Event

Join us for this free, family-friendly drop-in event featuring food trucks, interactive community booths and group fitness and movement classes – all designed to encourage and celebrate physical activity.
Thompson Community Centre All-Ages
Jun 7 Sa 9:00-12:00pm Free/1 sess Drop-In

Adventures at Britannia Shipyards Activity

Drop in at the Seine Net Loft to pick up a free activity booklet for kids, and start your exploration of the heritage buildings at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site. Try some fun scavenger hunts and games, then bring your finished booklet to any of our staff to be declared an “official” Junior Boatbuilder!
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site 6-12yrs
Jun 1-30 (Ongoing)

FREE! Richmond Museum’s Self Guided Walking Tours

Discover Richmond’s rich history with free downloadable walking tours through Brighouse, Sea Island and Terra Nova—each a 1–2 hour journey into aviation, nature and civic heritage. Perfect for families and individuals, these immersive tours bring the city’s stories to life, one step at a time.
www.richmondmuseum.ca/walking-tours/
Ongoing

FREE! Steveston’s Getting Active One Step at a Time - Bingo Card Challenge

In the month of June, join us in participating in the Community Challenge by ParticipACTION! Complete a Bingo Card to be entered into a draw to win a Getting Active Gift Basket! There are three Bingo Cards available; youth, families and seniors, and one gift basket per category. Bingo Cards are available in person at Steveston Community Centre or can be found online on our Facebook page at Steveston Community Centre. To be entered into the draw, send in a picture of your Bingo Card with a minimum of one line completed, along with two photos or screen shots showing your participation in two of the activities in the Bingo line you completed. Email to stevestoncc@richmond.ca by June 30.
Steveston Community Centre All Ages
Jun 1-30 Free

Boot Camp - Drop-in

Focus on back-to-basic physical training in a 45-minute total-body workout using resistance equipment, dumbbells and body weight.
Thompson Community Centre 13yrs+
Jun 1 Su 8:00-8:45am $5.00-$6.90/1 sess

Core and More - Drop-in

Strengthen tone and stretch for a stronger core, limber limbs and improved posture and balance.
Minoru Centre for Active Living 13yrs+
Jun 1 Su 9:30-10:15am $6.45-$8.05/1 sess

Hatha Yoga - Drop-in

Increase flexibility and strength, relieve stress and practice active relaxation in this balanced body and mind class. Multi level workout.
Steveston Community Centre 14yrs+
Jun 1 Su 9:15-10:15am $8.75/1 sess

Pure Stretch - Drop-in

Improve flexibility and reduce stress in this class that offers basic total body stretching.
Minoru Centre for Active Living 13yrs+
Jun 1 Su 8:30-9:15am $6.45-$8.05/1 sess

Yoga - Drop-in

Lengthen, breathe and relive stress while balancing the body with gentle yoga poses.
Minoru Centre for Active Living 13yrs+
Jun 2 M 9:30-10:30am $8.75/1 sess
Jun 5 Th 5:30-6:30pm $8.75/1 sess

Hatha Yoga - Drop-in

FREE! Swimsafe - Swim to Survive for Newcomers

This free program teaches the three essential skills needed to survive an unexpected fall into deep water, roll into deep water, read water for 1 minute and swim 50 meters. No swimming experience required – non-swimmers may wear a lifejacket or PFD, No pre-requisites.
Minoru Centre for Active Living 7yrs+
Jun 3 Tu 6:00-7:00pm Free/1 sess 00414564

TRY-IT! Yoga - Drop-in

Lengthen, breathe and relive stress while balancing the body with gentle yoga poses.
Cambie Community Centre 13yrs+
Jun 3 Tu 12:15-1:00pm Free/1 sess

Hatha Yoga - Drop-in

TRY-IT! H.I.I.T. Workout - Drop-in

Combine strength, endurance and cardiovascular training in a variety of work-to-rest ratio intervals.
Cambie Community Centre13yrs+
Jun 4 W 12:15-1:00pm Free/1 sess

TRY IT! Suspension Training with TRX

Develop strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously in this session that leverages gravity and the user's body weight for an effective full-body workout.
Minoru Centre for Active Living 13yrs+
Jun 4 W 5:30-6:00pm Free/1 sess 00427643

Cardio Plus

Pump it up for a total body workout with low impact cardiovascular moves followed by toning and stretching.
Minoru Centre for Active Living 13yrs+
Jun 5 M 9:00-10:00am $6.45-$8.05/1 sess

Strength and Conditioning - Drop-in

Focus on total body strength using resistance equipment and body weight.
Minoru Centre for Active Living 13yrs+
Jun 5 Th 10:30-11:30am $6.45-$8.05/1 sess

TRY-IT! Total Body Conditioning - Drop-in

Work out with resistance equipment for a head-to-toe strength and endurance routine.
Thompson Community Centre 13yrs+
Jun 5 W 6:00-7:00pm $5.00-$6.90/1 sess

TRY-IT! Friday Functional Fitness

Focus on functional exercises to help build strength, balance and agility for everyday activities.
Jun 6 F 10:00-11:00am Free/1 sess

Core and More - Drop-in

FREE! Fitness Marathon

Participate in one or more fitness segments or stay for the whole marathon! Choose from the 30-minute mini-fitness activities that include Dance Fit, kick boxing, cardio, core and yoga. Find the schedule at Thompson Community Centre. Register for the whole event even if participating partially.
Thompson Community Centre 13yrs+
Jun 7 Sa 9:00am-12:00pm Free/1 sess 00390659

FREE! McDonald Beach Walk

Dog-friendly walk (Dogs must be on leash)
Pass along the North Arm of the Fraser River on this serene walk on Sea Island that is a pleasure for airplane and bird watching enthusiasts. Meeting spot: McDonald Beach parking lot at the south end, 3500 McDonald Road. Arrive 10 minutes prior to sign in.
Jun 7 Sa 10:00am Free/1 sess

TRY-IT! Multisport - For Girls

Learn the basic fundamental movement skills for improved participation in basketball, hockey, soccer, volleyball and baseball.
Steveston Community Centre 6-8yrs
Jun 7 Sa 2:00-3:00pm Free/1 sess 00430720

Volleyball - For Girls - Drop-in

Steveston Community Centre 11-18yrs
Jun 7 Sa 8:15-10:15am Free/1 sess

FREE! Doors Open Richmond

Celebrate Richmond’s vibrant diversity at Doors Open Richmond! Explore over 50 sites—including art studios, heritage sites, farms and places of worship—during this free annual event.
Jun 7-8 Sa-Su 10:00am-4:00pm Free

June 8-14

FREE! Doors Open Richmond

FREE! Dance Combo

Cover a variety of styles and movements in these introductory sessions that gets tiny feet moving.
Hamilton Community Centre 5-11yr
Jun 8 Su 1:00-2:00pm Free 00427818

Hatha Yoga - Drop-in

FREE! Cycle Fit

Get fit with speed and resistance drills designed to improve cardio, endurance and strength. This is a Moderate Intensity class for all fitness levels.
City Centre Community Centre 16yrs+
Jun 9 M 6:30-7:15pm Free/1 sess
*Registration is required for Cycle Fit Classes. Registration opens at 6:00am on Tuesday one week prior

TRY-IT! Fundamentals of Fitness

Train smarter, not longer in this small, group personal training setting that focuses on the principles of total body and muscle toning. Each session includes a short theory session, warm up and practice and a workout.
Steveston Community Centre 16+yrs
Jun 10 Tu 9:00-10:00am Free/1 sess 00429046

Hatha Yoga - Drop-in

Sassy Jazz Dance

Master sharp, stylish movements and dynamic routines set to upbeat music while improving coordination, rhythm and stage presence in this fun, empowering environment that celebrates confidence and flair.
Hamilton Community Centre 19+yrs
Jun 10 Tu 6:00-7:00pm Free/1 sess 00427817

FREE! Swimsafe - Swim to Survive for Newcomers

TRY-IT! Yoga - Drop-in

Lengthen, breathe and relive stress while balancing the body with gentle yoga poses.
Cambie Community Centre 13yrs+
Jun 10 Tu 12:15-1:00pm Free/1 sess

Hatha Yoga - Drop-in

TRY-IT! H.I.I.T. Workout - Drop-in

Combine strength, endurance and cardiovascular training in a variety of work-to-rest ratio intervals.
Cambie Community Centre 13yrs+
Jun 11 W 12:15-1:00pm Free/1 sess

Yoga - Drop-in

Lengthen, breathe and relive stress while balancing the body with gentle yoga poses.
Thompson Community Centre 13yrs+
Jun 11 W 7:30-8:30pm $8.75/1 sess
Jun 11 W 10:30-11:30am $8.75/1 sess

TRY-IT! Cycle Fit

Climb, sprint and ride to improve strength and cardiovascular fitness in this low impact bike workout designed for all fitness levels. Registration required.
Jun 12 Th 5:15-5:45pm Free/1 sess 00427642

FREE! Finn Slough

Join in a panoramic view of the Fraser River on this walk along the South Dike Trail to the historic community of Finn Slough and back. Meeting spot: No. 3 Road pier, south end of No. 3 Road at Dyke Road. Arrive 10 minutes prior to sign in.
Jun 12 Th 7:00pm Free/1 sess

TRY-IT! Fundamentals of Fitness

Interval Workout

Combine strength, endurance and cardiovascular training in a variety of work-to-rest ratio intervals.
Minoru Centre for Active Living 13yrs+
Jun 12 Th 7:15-8:00am $6.45-$8.05/1 sess

TRY-IT! Get Into Fitness

Learn to perform foundational exercises while maintaining proper posture and correct form in these small group fitness sessions designed for youth. Led by a certified Personal Trainer.
Steveston Community Centre 13-17yrs
Jun 13 F 4:15-5:15pm Free/1 sess 00429530

Oudoor Walk

Join this spirited walk from Hamilton Community Centre to McLean Neighbourhood Park and back in celebration of the ParticipACTION Community Challenge. Walk is approximately one hour and 5 kilometres and includes a warm up, cool down and stretch. Refreshments provided. Registration required.
Hamilton Community Centre 55yrsyrs+
Jun 13 F 1:00-2:30pm Free/1 sess 00426325

FREE! Be All You Cambie Fun Run

Join Cambie Community Centre in a community Fun Run as part of ParticipACTION’s Community Challenge! Walk or run your way through King George Community Park while taking a break along the way to participate in one of Cambie’s activity booths! Complete the activity scavenger hunt to be entered into our prize draw. Parent participation and registration of all participants required.
Cambie Community Centre All ages
Jun 14 Sa 10:30am-12:00pm Free/1 sess 00395516

Core and More - Drop-in

TRY-IT! Multisport - For Girls

Learn the basic fundamental movement skills for improved participaction in basketball, hockey, soccer, volleyball and baseball.
Steveston Community Centre 6-8yrs
Jun 14 Sa 10:45-11:45am Free/1 sess 00430728
Jun 14 Sa 12:00-1:00pm Free/1 sess 00430733

Strength and Stretch - Drop-in

Use light weights and resistance bands for upper and lower body strength training, followed by a full body stretch. Cardio, balance and agility intervals may be included.
Thompson Community Centre 13yrs+
Jun 14 Sa 10:45-11:45am $5.00-$6.90/1 sess

Volleyball - For Girls

Steveston Community Centre 11-18yrs
Jun 14 Sa 8:15-10:15am Free/1 sess

June 15-21

Hatha Yoga - Drop-in

Total Body Conditioning - Drop-in

Combine body weight exercises with free weights an cardio drills for a total body workout.
Minoru Centre for Active Living 13yrs+
Jun 16 M 10:15-11:15am $6.45-$8.05/1 sess

Yoga - Drop-in

Lengthen, breathe and relive stress while balancing the body with gentle yoga poses.
Minoru Centre for Active Living 13yrs+
Jun 16 M 9:30-10:30am $8.75/1 sess
Jun 19 Th 5:30-6:30pm $8.75/1 sess

TRY-IT! Fundamentals of Fitness

Hatha Yoga - Drop-in

FREE! Swimsafe - Swim to Survive for Newcomers

Cardio Plus

Pump it up for a total body workout with low impact cardiovascular moves followed by toning and stretching.
Minoru Centre for Active Living 13yrs+
Jun 18 W 9:00-10:00am $6.45-$8.05/1 sess

FREE! Chair Dance And Tone

Improve stance and moves of this martial arts discipline while learning the basic concepts and origin of the first Wing Chun style called ‘Siu Nim Tau’ (Little Concept). Registered required.
South Arm Community Centre 55yrs+
Jun 18 W 12:00-1:00pm Free/1 sess 00430298

FREE! Line Dancing

Practice fun, easy to learn and basic moves that make up current line dancing today. No experience required.
South Arm Community Centre 55yrs+
Jun 18 W 4:00-5:00pm Free/1 sess 00430180

FREE! Wing Chun

TRY-IT! Fundamentals of Fitness

Open Gym - Drop-in

Diefenbaker Elementary 6-12yrs
Jun 19 Th 5:15-7:45pm Free/1 sess

TRY-IT! Get Into Fitness

FREE! Burkeville Park - Sea Island Walk

Stroll through the historic community of Burkeville on foot exploring this neighbourhood’s unique characteristics. Meeting spot: Burkeville Park playground, 1060 Catalina Crescent. Arrive 10 minutes prior to sign in.
Jun 21 Sa 10:00am Free/1 sess

TRY-IT! Cardio Combo

Strength and endurance workouts that utilize a variety of resistance equipment and may include some intervals of cardio work
West Richmond Community Centre 16yrs+
Jun 21 Sa 9:15-10:00am Free/1 sess 00421644

Core and More - Drop-in

TRY-IT! Cycle Fit Xpress

Improve cardio and muscle endurance to build power with moderate to high intensity cycling drills.
West Richmond Community Centre 16yrs+
Jun 21 Sa 10:15-10:45am Free/1 sess 00421641

FREE! International Yoga Day

Celebrate the many physical and spiritual benefits of yoga. This workshop includes an asana practice, and a guided relaxation to support increased awareness and mindfulness of the breath and body.
South Arm Community Centre 16yrs+
Jun 21 Sa 1:15-2:15pm Free/1 Sess 00430072

Strength and Stretch - Drop-in

FREE! Volleyball - For Girls

Steveston Community Centre 11-18yrs
Jun 21 Sa 8:15-10:15am Free/1 sess

TRY-IT! Yoga - Hatha Style

Aim to achieve a healthier body and clearer mind in this slower-paced and stretching-focused class that covers breathing techniques and meditation.
West Richmond Community Centre 16yrs+
Jun 21 Sa 12:00-12:45pm Free/1 sess 00421645

TRY-IT! Zumba^®

Move to zesty Latin and international music in this dance fitness program that offers a great cardiovascular workout with easy-to-follow routines.
West Richmond Community Centre 16yrs+
Jun 21 Sa 11:00-11:45am Free/1 sess 00421642

Boot Camp - Drop-in

Focus on back-to-basic physical training in a 45-minute total-body workout using resistance equipment, dumbbells and body weight.
Thompson Community Centre 13yrs+
Jun 22 Su 8:00-8:45am $5.00-$6.90/1 sess

June 22-30

Hatha Yoga - Drop-in

TRY-IT! Get Into Fitness

FREE! Power Building

Explore a blend of powerlifting and bodybuilding techniques through a workout regimen focused on compound lifts and exercises to enhance strength, muscle development and lifting technique. Instructed by a certified trainer.
South Arm Community Centre 16yrs+
Jun 23 M 11:45am-12:45pm Free/1 sess 00430060

FREE! Ultimate Kickboxing

Take kickboxing skills to the next level with this advanced high-intensity, fun and engaging full-body conditioning workout.
South Arm Community Centre 16yrs+
Jun 23 M 4:00-5:00pm Free/1 sess 00430002

Yoga - Drop-in

Lengthen, breathe and relive stress while balancing the body with gentle yoga poses.
Minoru Centre for Active Living 13yrs+
Jun 23 M 9:30-10:30am $8.75/1 sess
Jun 26 Th 5:30-6:30pm $8.75/1 sess

TRY-IT! Group Running

Enjoy the cardiovascular benefits of running and fresh air in this relaxed, social 3km running club for youth. Build confidence, connect with peers, and stay active in a fun and supportive environment.
South Arm Community Centre 13-18yrs
Jun 24 Tu 3:30-4:30pm Free/1 sess 00430276

Hatha Yoga - Drop-in

TRY-IT! Queenax

Improve cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength and endurance in this high intensity circuit class that utilizes different Queenax™ functional fitness stations.
Minoru Centre for Active Living 19yrs+
Jun 24 Tu 6:00-6:30pm Free/1 sess 00428441

Total Body Conditioning - Drop-in

Focus on total body strength using resistance equipment and body weight.
Minoru Centre for Active Living 13yrs+
Jun 24 M 10:15-11:15am $6.45-$8.05/1 sess

FREE! Ballet

Spin, twirl and leap while discovering the fun aspects of this popular dance style.
South Arm Community Centre 3-5yrs
Jun 25 W 4:00-4:15pm Free/1 sess 00430183

FREE! Musical Theatre Dance

Explore dance through this high-energy, confidence-building sessions that focus on performing popular musical numbers and songs.
South Arm Community Centre 18yrs+
Jun 25 W 5:00-6:00pm Free/1 sess 00430185

FREE! Open Gym - Drop-in

Description: Drop-in and play after school in this free program for youth. Youth Facility Pass required.
South Arm Community Centre 13-18yrs
Jun 25 W 3:00-4:00pm Free/1sess 00430291

FREE! Sports Day - Drop-in

Rediscover the joy of play at Family Sports Day! Bring family together for fun game-play, teamwork and friendly competition. From classic relay races to the ever-challenging egg-and-spoon race, enjoy a variety of traditional sports day games. Connect, cheer each other on and create lasting memories—one race at a time! Parent participation required.
South Arm Park - Mini Soccer Field 12-18yrs
Jun 25 W 3:00-4:00pm Free/1 sess

Yoga - Drop-in

Lengthen, breathe and relive stress while balancing the body with gentle yoga poses.
Thompson Community Centre 13yrs+
Jun 25 W 7:30-8:30pm $8.75/1 sess
Jun 25 W 10:30-11:30am $8.75/1 sess

FREE! Zumba

Move to zesty Latin and international music in this dance fitness program that offers a great cardiovascular workout with easy-to-follow routines.
South Arm Community Centre 16yrs+
Jun 25 W 7:00-8:00pm Free/1 Sess 00430000

FREE! Active and Fit

Maintain or attain an active lifestyle by increasing cardiovascular fitness and building and preserving muscular strength, endurance, coordination, balance and flexibility.
South Arm Community Centre 55yrs+
Jun 26 Th 11:00am-12:00pm Free/1 sess 00430019

FREE! Cycle and Strength

Combine cycling and strength training to become stronger, more balanced and energized in this results-oriented class.
South Arm Community Centre 16yrs+
Jun 26 Th 9:00-10:00am Free/1 sess 00430024

Interval Workout

Combine strength, endurance and cardiovascular training in a variety of work-to-rest ratio intervals.
Minoru Centre for Active Living 13yrs+
Jun 26 Th 7:15-8:00am $6.45-$8.05/1 sess

FREE! Middle Arm Dike Walk

Follow the Fraser River on this picturesque walk that passes by the Richmond Olympic Oval offering spectacular views of the North Shore Mountains. Meeting spot: Across the road from Dover Park, 5949 Dover Crescent (near the Richmond Works Yard). Arrive 10 minutes prior to sign in.
Jun 26 Th 7:00pm Free/1 sess

Strength and Conditioning - Drop-in

Focus on total body strength using resistance equipment and body weight.
Minoru Centre for Active Living 13yrs+
Jun 26 Th 10:30-11:30am $6.45-$8.05/1 sess

FREE! Swimsafe - Swim to Survive for Newcomers

Hatha Yoga - Drop-in

Strength and Stretch - Drop-in

Boot Camp - Drop-in

Focus on back-to-basic physical training in a 45-minute total-body workout using resistance equipment, dumbbells and body weight.
Thompson Community Centre 13yrs+
Jun 29 Su 8:00-8:45am $5.00-$6.90/1 sess

Cardio Plus

Pump it up for a total body workout with low impact cardiovascular moves followed by toning and stretching.
Minoru Centre for Active Living 13yrs+
Jun 30 M 9:00-10:00am $6.45-$8.05/1 sess