Richmond, BC, Canada

Richmond, British Columbia, part of Metro Vancouver, is a modern cosmopolitan city of about 190,000, made up of a scenic group of islands, interconnected by a series of bridges, freeways, waterways, rail and air. 

When travelling to the Vancouver region, there is a good chance you will either arrive in Richmond initially, or have travelled to parts of Richmond along the way. Vancouver International Airport (YVR, the regions state-of-the-art airport facility) is located in Richmond, and the USA/Canada border is just 20 minutes or so away by car. 

A destination in its own right, Richmond is also home to the River Rock Casino Resort (one the regions premier entertainment and luxury resort destinations), as well as a full range of over 25 major accommodation options. Richmond was also host to the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, with The Richmond Olympic Oval being the venue for 12 medal events for the international Long Track Speed Skating competitions.

   

  

McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport is just minutes away from city centre and airport, easily accessible by car, or public transport. https://www.mcarthurglen.com/en/outlets/ca/designer-outlet-vancouver 

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The Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site stands at the mouth of the Fraser River; it is the ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam and Hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking peoples who have lived here since time immemorial. It is here that we are privileged to work, live and learn together. 12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond. https://gulfofgeorgiacannery.org