In the early 1900s, the Interurban Tram system connected Steveston with the Lower Mainland, transporting not just people, but even small farm animals like pigs, chicken, and baby cows, to help Richmond farmers transport their precious cargo. But by the 1950s, most farmers had bought trucks and no longer relied on the trams to transport animals, and eventually only human passengers were allowed on the trams.
As a snapshot of tram passengers of days past, visitors to the Steveston Tram can find the popular “Tram Pig” on display inside Tram Car 1220. Every day, the Tram Pig moves around the tram, and many younger visitors come regularly just to find his new location. Is the pig hiding or in plain sight? With all the attention on this popular pig, we think it deserves an actual name.
This Spring Break 2024, we invite kids 12 years old and under to come to the Steveston Tram in person, to enter a fun contest to help name the Tram Pig. The author of the winning name will receive a $20.00 gift voucher for Splash Toys in Steveston. See below for additional information including the terms and conditions of the competition:
Name the Tram Pig Competition Terms and Conditions
Eligibility:
To be eligible, entrants must be 12 years old or younger.
Each participant may submit multiple name suggestions, but only one name per entry.
Participants must be available to pick up their prize in person at the Steveston Tram.
Participants should not be related to City of Richmond staff members or people currently volunteering long term at the Steveston Tram.
Submission Method:
Visit the Steveston Tram at 4011 Moncton Street in Richmond, BC during opening hours between Friday, March 15, 2024 and Monday, April 1, 2024 and submit your entry in person using one of the Steveston Tram Name the Tram Pig ballot entry forms.
Name Criteria:
Names should reflect the essence of the transportation or agrarian history in Richmond or any cultural connection to pigs and will be selected based on originality, creativity, and quality. Names must be appropriate and respectful and align with the City of Richmond’s facility Code of Conduct. All improper entries will be voided.
Voting and Selection Process:
An appropriate name from the submissions will be selected by Steveston Tram staff after April 1, 2024.
Prize and Winner Selection:
The prize is a $20.00 gift voucher for Splash Toy Shop, 3580 Moncton Street, Richmond, BC. The voucher is not redeemable for cash.
If there are multiple submissions of the winning name, a ballot will be drawn at random by staff.
Claiming the Prize:
The winner will be contacted by phone or email. The voucher will be available to be picked up by arrangement from the Steveston Tram. A photo of the winner will be taken and a City of Richmond photo waiver signed at the time of collection.
Agreement to Rules
By allowing their child to participate in this competition, the caregivers of the winning child agree to be fully unconditionally bound by these rules, and that their child meets the eligibility requirements.
