Guidebook for Richmond
Food Scene
Alexandra Road is only three blocks long, but with its nearly 200 restaurants tucked into obscure strip malls, locals have nicknamed this food-lovers' paradise Food Street. You'll find all the fragrant flavours of Sichuan, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, Malaysian, etc., and everything from Dim Sum, tender noodles and savoury hot pot to spicy curry and frothy bubble tea.
Alexandra Road
Alexandra RoadAlexandra Road is only three blocks long, but with its nearly 200 restaurants tucked into obscure strip malls, locals have nicknamed this food-lovers' paradise Food Street. You'll find all the fragrant flavours of Sichuan, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, Malaysian, etc., and everything from Dim Sum, tender noodles and savoury hot pot to spicy curry and frothy bubble tea.
Drinks & Nightlife
There are many pubs in Richmond. Whether you prefer a brewpub, Irish pub or gastropub, you can order a burger and a craft beer, watch the game on TV and catch up with friends old and new. Flying Beaver Bar & Grill is a pub/restaurant that is one of a kind, from the name to the location. Burgers, pizzas & weekend breakfast at laid-back beer joint with views of seaplanes from the patio. It is one of the 10 Best Richmond Restaurants.
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Flying Beaver Bar & Grill
4760 Inglis DrThere are many pubs in Richmond. Whether you prefer a brewpub, Irish pub or gastropub, you can order a burger and a craft beer, watch the game on TV and catch up with friends old and new. Flying Beaver Bar & Grill is a pub/restaurant that is one of a kind, from the name to the location. Burgers, pizzas & weekend breakfast at laid-back beer joint with views of seaplanes from the patio. It is one of the 10 Best Richmond Restaurants.
Sightseeing
Whale watching is one of the top attractions on the Canadian West Coast. Book an eco-tour or whale watching expedition that leaves right from Steveston Village. You might spot sea lions, herons, eagles, orcas, humpback whales, as well as the stunning sightseeing.
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Vancouver Whale Watch
12240 Second AveWhale watching is one of the top attractions on the Canadian West Coast. Book an eco-tour or whale watching expedition that leaves right from Steveston Village. You might spot sea lions, herons, eagles, orcas, humpback whales, as well as the stunning sightseeing.
Parks & Nature
There are 12 major walking trails in Richmond:
1. Garry Point Park/West Dyke Trail
2. Shell Road Trail
3. Middle Arm Trail
4. Lona Beach Trail
5. Richmond Nature Park Trail
6. London Farm House Trail
7. Minoru Park Trail
8. Horseshoe Slough Trail
9. South Dyke Trail
10. Sea Island Trail
11. Thompson to West Dyke Trail
12. Fraserwood Trail
Steveston is surrounded by a system of dykes that provide perfect pathways for hiking, biking or just taking in the ocean and mountain views.
Dyke Trail Dog Park
Dyke RoadThere are 12 major walking trails in Richmond:
1. Garry Point Park/West Dyke Trail
2. Shell Road Trail
3. Middle Arm Trail
4. Lona Beach Trail
5. Richmond Nature Park Trail
6. London Farm House Trail
7. Minoru Park Trail
8. Horseshoe Slough Trail
9. South Dyke Trail
10. Sea Island Trail
11. Thompson to West Dyke Trail
12. Fraserwood Trail
Steveston is surrounded by a system of dykes that provide perfect pathways for hiking, biking or just taking in the ocean and mountain views.
Richmond Nature Park is just around 5 minutes drive/half an hour walk away. It is a bog-forest nature park located in the central area of Richmond, British Columbia. The Richmond Nature Park covers 200 acres of the raised peat bog habitat that has previously covered large sections of Lulu Island.
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Parc Natural de Richmond
11851 Westminster HwyRichmond Nature Park is just around 5 minutes drive/half an hour walk away. It is a bog-forest nature park located in the central area of Richmond, British Columbia. The Richmond Nature Park covers 200 acres of the raised peat bog habitat that has previously covered large sections of Lulu Island.
Arts & Culture
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site invites visitors to experience what life was like for workers in Steveston's fishing industries a century ago. You don't want to miss the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Sites, which is just a few hundred meters to Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site. The admission fee is free.
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Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
5180 Westwater DrBritannia Shipyards National Historic Site invites visitors to experience what life was like for workers in Steveston's fishing industries a century ago. You don't want to miss the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Sites, which is just a few hundred meters to Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site. The admission fee is free.
Live theatre showcasing award-winning Canadian playwrights & artists plus training for kids & teens.
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Gateway Theatre
6500 Gilbert Rd.Live theatre showcasing award-winning Canadian playwrights & artists plus training for kids & teens.
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery is a National Historic Site of Canada located in Steveston village in Richmond, British Columbia. Built in 1894, the Cannery echoes the days when it was the leading producer of canned salmon in British Columbia. It is located right at the famous Steveston Village, which is surrounded by many more touristy spots and many restaurants.
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Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
12138 Fourth AveThe Gulf of Georgia Cannery is a National Historic Site of Canada located in Steveston village in Richmond, British Columbia. Built in 1894, the Cannery echoes the days when it was the leading producer of canned salmon in British Columbia. It is located right at the famous Steveston Village, which is surrounded by many more touristy spots and many restaurants.
Shopping
Very central shopping mall with decent parking and is very close to the skytrain station. It has a good foodcourt with fair priced food. It has many stores that are going to fit your needs.
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CF Richmond Centre
6551 No. 3 RoadVery central shopping mall with decent parking and is very close to the skytrain station. It has a good foodcourt with fair priced food. It has many stores that are going to fit your needs.
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport was voted the Best Outlet Centre 2015 at the MAPIC awards. You can find popular brands such as Armani, Nike, CK, etc.
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McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport
7899 Templeton Station RdMcArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport was voted the Best Outlet Centre 2015 at the MAPIC awards. You can find popular brands such as Armani, Nike, CK, etc.
Members-only warehouse selling a huge variety of items including bulk groceries, electronics & more.
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Costco Wholesale
605 Expo BlvdMembers-only warehouse selling a huge variety of items including bulk groceries, electronics & more.
Essentials
Richmond Olympic Oval is about 4 minutes drive / half an hour walk away. It is an indoor multi-sports arena in the Canadian city of Richmond, British Columbia. It has the biggest fitness centre.
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Richmond Olympic Oval
6111 River RdRichmond Olympic Oval is about 4 minutes drive / half an hour walk away. It is an indoor multi-sports arena in the Canadian city of Richmond, British Columbia. It has the biggest fitness centre.
Western Family, Western Classics, Good and Kind, Value Priced, PriceSmart Foods is about 8 minutes walk/3 minutes drive away.
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PriceSmart
8200 Ackroyd RdWestern Family, Western Classics, Good and Kind, Value Priced, PriceSmart Foods is about 8 minutes walk/3 minutes drive away.