Richmond is a city in British Columbia, Canada, and the site of Vancouver International Airport. Known for its Asian influences, it’s home to the International Buddhist Temple, an elaborate complex resembling Beijing’s Forbidden City. Asian eateries and shops cluster in the Golden Village district. In the village of Steveston, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery has interactive exhibits on the local salmon-canning tradition.
Area: 129.3 km²
Richmond
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Richmond, BC, Canada
Large outdoor marketplace with vendors
This salmon cannery built in the late 19th century is home to a fishing museum with guided tours.
Park
Unique, nature-focused spot with sustainable wood play equipment, zip lines & a climbing wall.
Lively beach for swimming & skimboarding
Serene Japanese manicured park with water features plus traditional tea ceremonies at the teahouse.
Groomed trails & old-growth forest
Dog-friendly park offering 73km of trails amid old-growth trees & a bog with interpretive boardwalk.
Waterfront recreational area with trails
Vast outdoor market featuring vendors with a diverse array of goods & food, plus entertainment.
Fishing museum in an 1890s cannery
Bustling sandy beach offering tidal flats for skimboarders & kitesurfers, plus volleyball courts.