WHY SHOULD MY GUESTS DINE IN RICHMOND?

• 800+ restaurants specializing in global cuisines.• Canada’s best Asian dining – perfect for visiting foodies.• Alexandra Street (aka Food Street) has 200+ restaurants on a

three-block stretch.• The self-guided Dumpling Trail includes 20 restaurants serving a

variety of Asian dumplings.• Fresh-catch seafood arrives in Steveston, a hotspot for fantastic

fish & chips.• Asian shopping malls like Parker Place & Aberdeen Centre offer

many unique food court options.

Need to recommend restaurants? Check out VisitRichmondBC.com/Food-and-Drink

• Home of two celebrated National Historic Sites: Britannia Shipyards & the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, both in Steveston Village.

• Richmond Oval: 2010 Winter Olympic Games speed skating venue houses Canada’s only Olympic Experience Museum with state-of-the-art sports simulators.

• Over 70km of bike paths & trails for your guests to enjoy.• We’re Hollywood of the North: Richmond-filmed productions

include Godzilla, Supernatural & Once Upon a Time.• We’re Canada’s largest cranberry producer.• Guests can enjoy tastings at award-winning wineries, craft

breweries & even a sake maker.• Highway to Heaven (No. 5 Road) has 60+ side-by-side temples,

mosques & churches.• Richmond Night Market (May to October) is North America’s

largest Asian-style night bazaar & has 100+ street food stands & 200+ retailers.

• Dozens of cool public artworks line the streets.• Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is actually in Richmond,

an easy hop from the city centre.

Need more inside information? Check out VisitRichmondBC.com/Discover-Richmond

WHAT ARE SOME FASCINATING FACTS I CAN TELL MY GUESTS ABOUT RICHMOND?

Some restaurants are cash-only – check ahead

Customary to tip between 10-20% of the total bill before taxes

YOUR GUIDE TO RICHMOND

VISITRICHMONDBC.COM

The best time to purchase fresh seafood from Fisherman’s Wharf is on Saturdays & Sundays starting at 8am; arrive early for best selection

No currency exchange vendors available

You can find a post office in the Visitor Centre

MY GUESTS WANT TO GO TO STEVESTON...

What is there to do in Steveston?• Richmond’s ‘old town’ fishing village, Steveston is lined with shops,

restaurants & numerous heritage attractions. • Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site tells the fascinating

story of what it was like to work in an old-school fish-canning plant.• A boardwalk stroll from the cannery, Britannia Shipyards National

Historic Site brings to life B.C.’s fishing history with boats, bunkhouses & tool displays.

• At the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, Cannery Farmers’ Market runs on select Sundays from April to October.

• Steveston Village is lined with independent boutiques selling everything from artisan chocolates to unique gifts.

• Outside Steveston Community Centre, Steveston Farmers & Artisan Market runs on select Sundays from May to September.

• A hidden gem, London Heritage Farm explores Richmond’s pioneer-era life. There’s also a tasty tearoom here.

• Whale Watching excursions run from April to October – book ahead for orcas, sea lions & more.

• Amazing local greenspaces include Richmond Nature Park & Garry Point Park, each with inviting trails.

• Popular with families, Terra Nova Rural Park offers a playground zipline, a towering treehouse, & is home to The Sharing Farm.

• Steveston Museum explores the village’s rich history – while nearby Steveston Interurban Tram is a vintage tramcar display.

Need more information on Steveston? Check out VisitRichmondBC.com/Discover-Richmond/Steveston-Village/

MY GUESTS LIKE ARTS AND CULTURE, WHERE SHOULD I SEND THEM?

• Richmond Art Gallery is an excellent free-entry attraction. Need more? The city also has dozens of cool public art installations, including at the YVR Airport.

• Vancouver Lipont Art Centre is a contemporary art & cultural centre with modern exhibits & pop-up shows.

• The International Buddhist Temple is a traditional, Chinese-style complex with tile-topped pavilions & a vegetarian cafeteria.

Need more ideas? Check out VisitRichmondBC.com/Things-to-Do

Visit the Guest Services McArthurGlen for a Fashion Passport which provides 10% off participating retailers

WHERE CAN MY GUESTS GO SHOPPING?

• Richmond’s largest mall, CF Richmond Centre has more than 250 stores. Need more? Lansdowne Centre is just along the street.

• Canada’s largest Asian mall, Aberdeen Centre houses cool boutiques & Japanese discount store Daiso. Need more? Parker Place & Yaohan Centre are nearby.

• A village-like complex of 70+ branded stores, McArthurGlen Designer Outlet offers up to 70% off designer brands, such as Coach, Nike, Armani Exchange & more.

Need more shopping options? Check out VisitRichmondBC.com/Shopping

How do my guests get to Steveston?From Bridgeport Station:

Fast Options: 15-20 minutes

• Private car • Taxi

Scenic Options: 40-60 minutes

• 407 Gilbert bus • Bike along the West Dyke Trail

Purchase a DayPass – it provides unlimited access to all buses, SkyTrain and SeaBus for one day from the start of the first transit service to the end of the service day

Text TransLink at 333-33 for next bus times; note your stop #

WHERE CAN I FIND MAPS FOR MY GUESTS?

• Print off maps from the Industry section of our website VisitRichmondBC.com/Industry to give to your guests

• Please note: our site is constantly updated with new maps