Richmond

Immerse yourself in history; catch a glimpse of the ocean’s majestic inhabitants; or let Richmond’s menus become your guide to the city. 

TOP 5 THINGS TO DO:
 

• Whale watching- This unforgettable experience brings you towards the Gulf and San Juan Islands, where you’ll have the chance to see Orcas, humpbacks, gray and minke whales.
   
• Steveston Village- Explore the historic fishing village of Steveston, where you’ll also find two of Canada’s National Historic Sites: The Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site and the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site.
   
• Dumpling Trail- Exchange your hiking sticks for chopsticks and discover this collection of restaurants serving up the most delectable dumplings you’ll find in the area.
   
• Night Market- Just as the summer sun sets, the Richmond Night Market begins. Reminiscent of the all-night shopping extravaganzas seen across Asia, you’ll find hundreds of food stalls, unique retail vendors and nightly entertainment.
   
• Olympic Experience at the Richmond Olympic Oval- Live out your Olympic dream with sport simulators at Canada’s only official Olympic Museum.

By transit:

With an extensive public bus network and the Canada Line rapid transit system (SkyTrain), public transit is an efficient way to travel around the area or connect to Vancouver. There is no need to purchase a fare card—simply tap your contactless credit card as you enter and exit through the fare gates.

By taxi:

You will find several taxi operators in Richmond, with taxi stands conveniently located at Vancouver International Airport.

By car:

Renting a car is a great option if you’re looking to travel outside the region. We recommend planning out your routes and parking ahead of time.

Situated on the coast, means mild climate year-round. Unlike most of Canada, you won’t expect to find much snow here during the winter. Richmond’s average high temperatures are 23°C during the summer months, falling to a high of 5°C during the winter.