Posted by Michael Lepore on April 10, 2012 | No Comments
Mark your calendar for the final Winter Farmers and Artisans Markets in Steveston. Come and join in the neighbourhood spirit Sunday April 15th from 10 am to 3 pm. Located inside the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site at 12138 Fourth Avenue, you will find local arts and crafts, fresh, organic produce, and live entertainment. Ready to eat food and refreshments, along with children’s booths and activities add to the choices available. Visiting the market is a great way to spend a Sunday and also take in the sights and sounds of Steveston Historic Village in Richmond.
Posted by Michael Lepore on April 5, 2012 | No Comments
With Easter upon us, if you are looking for something fun to do in the Vancouver or Richmond area, here are Five local activities that will be fun for the entire family.
1) Easter and Lonsdale Quay – April 8, 2012 – Free – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This free event includes a Cobb’s Bread Easter Egg Hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny at 1 p.m.
2) Richmond Easter Egg Hunt – April 8, 2012 - $8 per child - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Please register for this event by visiting www.richmond.ca/register with course code 212352
The fun takes place at the Richmond Community Centre and parent participation is required. You and your children will enjoy a visit from the Easter Bunny, crafts, games and an Easter Egg Hunt.
3) Easter Scavenger Hunt – April 8, 2012 – Britannia Mine Museum
Go on an Easter Dino Egg Hunt at the Britannia Mine Museum. Come learn about dinosaurs and identify gems while celebrating Easter at the same time. For more information visit www.britanniaminemuseum.ca
4) Whistler Community Easter Egg Hunt – April 7, 2012 – 10a.m. to 12 p.m., Free
Enjoy an egg hunt, get your face painting, make some crafts and so much more! The festivities take place at Myrtle Philip Community School in Whistler.
5) Easter Heritage Tea - April 7, 2012, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. London Heritage Farm (6511 Dyke Road)
Come explore the gardens and then participate in an Easter tea inside. The cost is $8.50 for Easter Tea. For more information visit www.londonfarm.ca
With so many Easter events happening around Richmond and Vancouver, you and your family are sure to have some fun, enjoy a little bit of chocolate and perhaps even meet the Easter Bunny! Happy Easter!
Posted by Michael Lepore on March 29, 2012 | No Comments
We’re gearing up for the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation Garage Sale that takes place May 12, 2012 and we are looking for your gently-used items that you no longer use. As you spring clean around your home and yard, keep our Charity Garage Sale in mind. We will pick up large items, but small items can be dropped off at our office.
To arrange for pickup contact: Michael Lepore info@accoladerealestate.ca or call Michael at 604-295-3974.
Even if you are outside of the Vancouver-area you can call Michael and he would be happy to find the nearest location for drop off so you can help support your local office.
More about The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation and Garage Sale:
The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation has helped to build new shelters, create playgrounds, support art therapy programs, cover the cost of crisis counselling and therapy and develop job training initiatives for more than 30,000 women and children each year.
Money is raised through a variety of initiatives and special events including the National Shelter Foundation Garage Sales that are hosted by more than 120 Royal LePage offices throughout Canada. In 2011 Royal LePage raised $420,000 from the National Garage Sale for Shelter.
Mark your calendars for the 2012 Garage Sale on May 12 .
Our local Vancouver Garage Sale for Shelter takes place at:
Salmon’s Transfer
100-950 Van Horne Way
Richmond, BC
To find your local garage sale, please contact Michael and he’ll help you find your local Garage Sale for Shelter.
Posted by Michael Lepore on February 2, 2012 | No Comments
Happy Ground Hog Day!
Legend has it that if a groundhog sees his shadow on Groundhog Day he’ll flee to his burrow, meaning six more weeks of winter, and if there is no shadow, spring is just around the corner. Though scientific studies show groundhogs are accurate only 37 per cent of the time, it’s a fun tradition and many Canadians anticipate word of the groundhog’s ‘prediction’, hoping for the good news that winter is almost over.
Two out of three of Canada’s famous groundhogs are calling for an early spring. Ontario’s Wiarton Willie and Nova Scotia’s rodent Shubenacadie Sam didn’t see their shadows when they emerged on Thursday morning. But Manitoba’s lesser known forecaster, Winnipeg Willow, is siding with Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil, who is calling for six more weeks of winter. Here’s hoping Willie and Sam are correct!
Posted by Michael Lepore on January 16, 2012 | No Comments
MetroVancouver’s first measurable snow fall of 2012 occurred this past weekend and the outlook for this week is for more snow, with meteorologists forecasting three weather systems moving into BC. Look for snowfall Monday, Wednesday and then Thursday or Friday.
People on the southwest coast of BC have a special relationship with the white stuff, as we experience only a day or two of snow at a time and rarely get the opportunity to enjoy a walk in a winter wonderland before it is washed away by the rains within hours.
The snowiest year on record at Vancouver International Airport was 1971, which received a total of 242.6 cm (95.5 in), and the greatest snow depth reported was 61 cm (24 in) on January 15 of that year. Nothing close to that is predicted for this week but maybe enough to cause havoc on our roads and excitement and some rare tobogganing for the young and young at heart!
Environment Canada has ranked Vancouver 3rd place under the category “Lowest Snowfall” among 100 major Canadian Cities.
If you are snow-adverse and prefer to appreciate snow via fabulous mountain views, then locations such as Richmond, Vancouver, and South Delta are good places to call home!
Posted by Michael Lepore on November 10, 2011 | 1 Comment
At 11 am Friday, November 11th, please stop and take a moment to honour the men and women who have risked or lost their lives for our freedom. We remember the sacrifices made by those that fought in the major wars of the last century and those who continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace. Ceremonies are held throughout Metro Vancouver on Friday morning. The freedom we have in Canada, that most of us take for granted, is ours due to the people we honour today. Remember.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
Lest we forget.
Posted by Michael Lepore on November 7, 2011 | No Comments
Took a stroll with my three favourite girls along the fabulous West Richmond Dyke Trail this weekend. Lots of families, dog walkers, joggers and cyclists enjoying the amazing November sunshine! The West Dyke Trail is a scenic 5.5 km path along the waterfront from the Northwest Terra Nova parkland to Garry Point Park in Steveston. Enjoyed a panoramic view of the mountains, the ocean, the Sturgeon Banks, the Gulf Islands and the numerous species of birds. There’s even a cattle crossing near Steveston!
Posted by Michael Lepore on October 31, 2011 | No Comments
Took in the fun and festivities this weekend for a bit of trick or treating in Steveston Village. Stevestson Merchants Association hosted a Scarecrow Crawl, featuring an array of scarecrows throughout the Village, at the storefront entrances. Children of all ages were dressed up and collecting treats on Saturday. Steveston is a year round destination for family-friendly events. Mark your calendar for the upcoming Christmas in Steveston Village on December 3rd, featuring the Festival of Trees and Christmas at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery.
Want more information on this wonderful place to live? Check out our Steveston Neighourhood information and Real Estate page.
Posted by Michael Lepore on January 6, 2011 | No Comments
I have been saying it for the past few years. If you want to get a great return on your investment, Richmond BC is the place to buy. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver has just released their latest statistics. Single family homes in Richmond BC are up nearly 24% in December 2010 compared to December 2009.
To learn more about what Richmond real estate has to offer. Contact local Richmond Real Estate expert, Michael Lepore.
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Posted by Michael Lepore on November 18, 2010 | No Comments
Is Richmond BC the next up and coming city in the lower mainland,… well it sure looks like it. 2010 has brought Richmond $769 million worth of new construction projects. This amount is up almost 80% from 2009 as during that time the city only benefited from $163 million in construction.
City planners and Developers are beginning to revamp areas and in my opinion improve the overall city look. It would seem that Richmond real estate will now get a new look with mixed use commercial, retail, residential building (rental and owner) along with live work suites. This will surely entice more business and purchasers to view the benefits of working and living in Richmond BC. It is clear that the introduction of the rapid transit train system (Canada Line) connecting Richmond BC and Downtown Vancouver in only 20 to 25 minutes is benefiting the city in so many ways.
Read more about Richmond’s Building Book.
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Mark your calendar for the final Winter Farmers and Artisans Markets in Steveston. Come and join in the neighbourhood spirit Sunday April 15th from 10 am to 3 pm. Located inside the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site at 12138 Fourth Avenue, you will find local arts and crafts, fresh, organic produce, and live entertainment. Ready to eat food and refreshments, along with children’s booths and activities add to the choices available. Visiting the market is a great way to spend a Sunday and also take in the sights and sounds of Steveston Historic Village in Richmond.
