YOUR GUIDE TO RICHMOND

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

• 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. • International Airport (YVR) is actually in Richmond, an easy hop from the city centre. Need more inside information? Check out VisitRichmondBC.com/Discover-Richmond

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. Some restaurants are • Asian shopping malls like & offer cash-only – check ahead many unique food court options. Need to recommend restaurants? Check out Customary to tip VisitRichmondBC.com/Food-and-Drink between 10-20% of the total bill before taxes VISITRICHMONDBC.COM 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 How do my guests get to Steveston? Farmers’ Market runs on select Sundays from April to October. From Bridgeport Station: • Steveston Village is lined with independent boutiques selling Fast Options: 15-20 minutes everything from artisan chocolates to unique gifts. • Private car • Outside Steveston Community Centre, Steveston Farmers & • Taxi Artisan Market runs on select Sundays from May to September. Scenic Options: 40-60 minutes • A hidden gem, London Heritage Farm explores Richmond’s pioneer-era life. There’s also a tasty tearoom here. • 407 Gilbert bus • Whale Watching excursions run from April to October – book • Bike along the West Dyke Trail ahead for orcas, sea lions & more. • Amazing local greenspaces include Richmond Nature Park & The best time to purchase fresh seafood from Fisherman’s Garry Point Park, each with inviting trails. Wharf is on Saturdays & Sundays starting at 8am; arrive early • Popular with families, Terra Nova Rural Park offers a playground for best selection zipline, a towering treehouse, & is home to The Sharing Farm. No currency exchange vendors available • Steveston Museum explores the village’s rich history – while nearby Steveston Interurban Tram is a vintage tramcar display. You can find a post office in the Visitor Centre Need more information on Steveston? Check out VisitRichmondBC.com/Discover-Richmond/Steveston-Village/

WHERE CAN MY GUESTS GO SHOPPING?

• Richmond’s largest mall, CF has more than 250 stores. Need more? 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 MY GUESTS LIKE ARTS AND CULTURE, Designer Outlet offers up to 70% off designer brands, such as WHERE SHOULD I SEND THEM? Coach, Nike, Armani Exchange & more. • Richmond Art Gallery is an excellent free-entry attraction. Need more shopping options? Check out Need more? The city also has dozens of cool public art installations, VisitRichmondBC.com/Shopping including at the YVR Airport. • Vancouver Lipont Art Centre is a contemporary art & cultural centre with modern exhibits & pop-up shows. Visit the Guest Services McArthurGlen for a Fashion Passport which provides 10% off participating retailers • 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 WHERE CAN I FIND MAPS FOR MY GUESTS?

• Print off maps from the Industry section of our website Purchase a DayPass – it provides unlimited access to all buses, VisitRichmondBC.com/Industry to give to your guests SkyTrain and SeaBus for one day from the start of the first • Please note: our site is constantly updated with new maps transit service to the end of the service day

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