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Richmond Travel Guide
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Richmond
is located south of the north arm of the Fraser River. Richmond
is a unique and dynamic multi-ethnic community, with many
cultural attractions that highlight its diversity including
the Steveston Historical Society Museum. Richmond is also
home to the Vancouver International Airport. Visit the travel
guides for the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island for information
about visitor destinations near Richmond.
On the seaside of the Pacific Ocean, framed by snow capped
coastal mountains lies beautiful and vibrant Vancouver. Vancouver
is cosmopolitan in structure, events and attitude, yet is
greatly influenced by a remarkable natural setting. The combination
of rich cultural experiences and vast opportunities for exploring
nature makes Vancouver an intriguing destination. |
| Richmond
Travels & Tours |
Grocery Hall of Fame Museums
Step back in time to the days when shirts cost 98 cents
and soda pops were kept in oak iceboxes. A homage to the
general store, this quaint museum is filled with old advertizing
posters, vintage tin cans and unopened packages from the
turn of the 20th century.
Britannia Heritage Shipyard
The Britannia Heritage Shipyard has now been designated
a National Historic Site . The building is the oldest remaining
on the Fraser River and was built as a salmon processing
plant in 1889. Later it became a shipyard to service the
burgeoning coastal fishing fleet.Now restored it pays tribute
to the shipbuilding and fishing industry of the area. Visitors
can observe the restoration of old boats and ships using
traditional methods. The visitors centre focuses on the
multi-cultural origins of the many who worked and lived
in the area including the Japanese-Canadian owners of the
shipyard.
Richmond Nature Park
The Richmond Nature Park is located in the centre of town
and consists of 5km of trails in 40.5 hectares of forest
and bog land. Whatever the season the park has something
to see. Of particular interest are the humming birds in
spring, and the fall foliage which also marks the arrival
of owls and other migratory birds. In winter coyotes are
present and many different species of winter birds can be
observed.
Riverport Amusement Park
Entertainment complex for all ages. State-of-the-art digital
sound and 12 floor-to-ceiling screens in 3,356-seat Famous
Players SilverCity with stadium seating. Nearby is the Watermania
fun park, ice rink, bowling alley, White Spot, brew pub,
Subway, Go Bananas Play Centre, Lulu Sweets Coffee House
and Grizzlies training centre. |
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