Attractions in Richmond BC
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Richmond is South of Vancouver and home to the Vancouver Airport. Being
surrounded by water many of the attractions lend them self to being of a
nautical nature especially the quaint fishing village of Steveston at the most
southwest part of Richmond.
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 Offers sanctuary exquisite gardens and a
meditation centre. |
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 Quaint Fishing Village located at the southwest corner of
Richmond |
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 walking trails and natural exhibits to explore |
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 Historic Museum in the fishing village of Steveston. |
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 Large Casino and Resort with full service Hotel and
entertainment |
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 Olympic venue for the 2010 Olympics Speed Skating events |
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 One of the most beautiful theatres in Canada |
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 Open to the public, the Richmond Museum houses collections, temporary and
travelling exhibits, programs and special events for all ages. |
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 Features exhibitions of regional, national and international works of art. |
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 Farm offers a park-like setting with flower gardens, farm equipment, chickens
and public washrooms |
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 a rare surviving example of a once thriving mixture of canneries, boatyards and
residences |
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Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market
Richmond BC |
 The 2010 Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market will open Sunday, May 23 and
operate every second Sunday until October 10. |
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Family Fun in Richmond BC |
| There are lots of things for kids to do in Richmond |
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An abundance of recreation facilities & activities |
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| 1/2 mile track with single and double seater karts, concession facilities and
arcade |
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| a complex of sport and entertainment facilities located in southeast Richmond. |
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| Grand Prix style kart racing at its best |
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| an exciting wave pool, waterslides, 50 metre pool, diving boards, sauna, steam
room and whirlpools |
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| Bowling is back-BIG TIME and it doesn’t get any bigger than The Zone Bowling
Centre |
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observe marine animals in their natural environment
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Shopping in Richmond BC
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Many of the malls in Richmond offer a unique cultural experience. |
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| Richmond's largest Mall, with Restaurants, Food Court and Theatres |
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| Big Box Stores including Winners and Future Shop |
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| Group of shopping malls, restaurants, hotels, shops and karaoke bars all within
walking distance from each other |
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| One of the largest Asian shopping centers in Western Canada |
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| The largest Japanese general merchandise store in Canada |
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| 80 retail outlets, including supermarket and renowned food court with 15 choices
of Asian cuisine |
Aberdeen Centre Richmond
BC
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| Truly an Asian shopping experience in Richmond BC |
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Richmond Travel Info |
Sandman
Vancouver Airport convenient for the airport We stayed for 2 nights on
our way in and out of the Vancouver Airport 
Coast Vancouver Airport Hotel is conveniently located just 2 km from the
Vancouver International Airport
The
shuttle service was excellent, collecting us from the airport and then
returning us early in the morning for our next flight.
La
Quinta Vancouver Airport Close to airport (shuttle) and great Asian
shopping in Richmond. 
It
is now a Sheraton and they have redone the rooms and they were great!
Radisson
President Hotel has an indoor pool which is a necessity for the
Vancouver area and an outstanding exercise room.