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Have a blast with us! Tall ships, pirates and family fun Richmond is the place to be this summer. Our busy calendar of arts, cultural, heritage and sports events offers fun for everyone. From Ships to Shore Steveston and the Steveston Salmon Festival on the Canada Day weekend, to the 12th annual Richmond Maritime Festival in August, entertain your family and guests with tall ship visits, pirates and more.

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Welcome to Richmond

nce upon a time, Richmond was a sleepy farming and fishing community, but nowadays it’s become a growing international tourist destination known for its food, facilities and great locations for filming. Richmond is home to 800 restaurants, including a diverse range of Chinese restaurants. You would have to travel to the four corners of China to find a comparable selection. Richmond residents are known for their diversity and longevity—almost 60 per cent of residents are of Asian descent while the population has the longest life expectancy in Canada. Over the years, Richmond has become a second home to people from Hong Kong and

China, Japan, India, the Philippines, Holland, Scotland and Ukraine, among others. The city is becoming a growing tourist destination—in particular, tourism from China is growing rapidly. Hollywood also likes Richmond—the TV series Once Upon a Time frequently shoots in Steveston. Richmond has a booming downtown core. It is home to the Richmond Olympic Oval (a 2010 Winter Olympic venue), Vancouver International Airport and a thriving hotel and service industry. Richmond is a great place to visit and an even better place to live. This informative guide will show you why.

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Steveston Village.....................................................................6 Steveston Attractions.............................................................8 Salmon Festival.......................................................................9 Ships to Shore........................................................................10 Food.......................................................................................12 Night Markets.......................................................................13 Restaurants............................................................................14 Pubs & Clubs.........................................................................16 Filming...................................................................................18 Gulf of Georgia Cannery................................................20 London Farm........................................................................21 City Map................................................................................22 Richmond Olympic Oval...................................................26 Recreation.............................................................................28 Golf Courses.........................................................................39 Richmond Maritime Festival.............................................30 Britannia Shipyard...............................................................31 Gateway Theatre...................................................................32 Trails.......................................................................................34 Richmond Cultural Centre ............................................... 35 Richmond Nature Park ...................................................... 36 Terra Nova Playground.......................................................38 Shopping................................................................................42 Canada Line..........................................................................43 Highway to Heaven..............................................................46

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Steveston Village

teveston is home to history, scenic strolls, quaint mom and pop shops, fish and chips, and fresh fish. Located at the southwest corner of Richmond, the historical fishing village of Steveston is noted for its heritage buildings, including the old bank building that now houses the Steveston Museum. In the early 1900s, Steveston became known as Salmonopolis. The canneries slowly declined over the years with B.C. Packers closing in the 1990s. One sign of Steveston’s cannery heritage remains: the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, a national historical site filled with artifacts and exhibits of Steveston’s canning days. Nowadays, Steveston retains some village charm with its collection of small shops, old buildings and waterfront activity. There are many unique shopping opportunities as shoppers can browse for books, flip through record racks or get set up for Japanese tea. At Fisherman’s Wharf, fishing boats offer up a fresh catch. While the working canneries are gone, Steveston Harbour serves as a reminder that the fishing industry is still very much alive. You can buy fresh seafood right off the boat. There are many waterfront strolls, including Garry Point Park, with its panoramic views of Georgia Strait and the Gulf Islands. If you’re simply looking to cool off, check out the Steveston Water Park when the weather is warm, located beside Steveston Community Centre at No. 1 and Moncton roads. Acres of green grass offer a quiet refuge at the expansive Steveston Community Park, on Moncton Street, where you can take in the odd softball game or volleyball tournament.

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Public fishing piers abound in Richmond, including one at London’s Landing, at the south foot of No. 2 Road in Steveston, and another a little further east, at the foot of No. 3 Road. A unique feature is the Steveston scramble at the intersection of Moncton and No. 1 Road. When it’s pedestrians’ turns to walk, the scramble allows them to cross the intersection in any direction, including diagonally. A half-century ago, pedestrian scramble intersections could be found in Vancouver, but Richmond is now the only city in B.C. boasting one.

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What to do when you have to sell your car? Richmond, BC – So you’ve decided it’s time to say goodbye to your car. What do you do now? Do you try to sell it yourself? Do you take it down to the dealer to trade it in? Or do you find some professionals to do it for you? Let’s review the process of each, shall we? 1. Selling a car on your own First you have to look for channels to advertise. These days, putting up a for-sale sign on the windshield and parking it by the street just won’t cut it. Everyone is flooded with thousands of ads from hundreds of mediums on a daily basis, it’s tough to get yours noticed. To get the most responses, you will have to post on Craigslist, Kijiji, & Autotrader for starters. Next, consider local forums, especially if you have a specialty/enthusiast vehicle. You will want to provide as much detailed information and history as possible about your vehicle in your ad, as well as clean, unedited photos, to showcase its exact condition. Setting an appropriate price will also be key. Canadian black book, which uses Auto Auction Data, will be a good reference point to start from, with variables based on options and condition. Patience is needed. Most likely you will have to field a large number of window shoppers and tire kickers (people that aren’t ready to buy, or are just looking at options) before meeting a serious buyer. When you are scheduling a viewing, choose a public, popular, and well lit location. You are after all meeting a total stranger, take every precaution possible. While selling a car on your own does not incur any costs, it does take up your valuable time. You might also be missing out on the top dollar

offer - no one will offer you more than your asking price, even if your car is worth more than what you had thought. 2. Trading in your vehicle If you are buying another car from a dealership, trading in your vehicle is one of the easiest ways to get rid of your old car. But as common sense and guide books will tell you, you will most likely receive less than market value for the vehicle. 3. Selling your vehicle with the auction If you want a fair deal, a simple process and the opportunity to offer your vehicle to thousands of buyers without having to do a thing, an auto auction is right for you. Here in Richmond, you have ADESA Richmond Public Auto Auction. Auctions are held every Wednesday evening and Saturday morning, all broadcast live on the internet as well as in the lanes. An auction doesn’t take ownership of your car— it’s simply a medium for you to buy and sell, such as eBay. There are many advantages to selling your vehicle at auction: 1. It’s safe. You do not deal directly with your buyer. All you have to do is drop off your car. You will get paid 48 hours after the vehicle is sold. 2. It’s fair. You will get a fair price, possibly even more than your asking price. The large number of buyers bidding online and in our lanes ensures that your car will reach true market value. 3. It’s easy. The auction professionals will do all the work for you. To find stories of sellers and experiences and past vehicles sold, visit their website at www.adesarichmond.ca.

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Inside Steveston Museum. RichaRd Lam photo

Steveston Attractions

he Village of Steveston features quaint shops, restaurants and heritage buildings. Many of Richmond’s major tourist attractions are located there. Garry Point Park is a large green space located in the southwest corner of Steveston. It features walking trails, spectacular views and small beaches. Thanks to its maritime location, it’s a great place to fly a kite. Nearby is the West Dyke Trail, which stretches north to Terra Nova and offers great views of the Strait of Georgia. • The Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market features 50 vendors offering fresh local produce, healthy foods, flowers, plants, and unique works by local artisans. This year’s dates are the 1st & 3rd Sundays, beginning May 10 through October, from 10 a.m.- 3

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p.m. It’s located in the parking lot by the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site (Chatham Street and Fourth Avenue). In winter months, the market moves inside the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Info: www.sfam. ca, www. gulfofgeorgiacannery.org/ farmers-market • The Steveston Museum and Post Office and Tourism Richmond Visitor Centre (3811 Moncton St.) was originally a bank in 1905 but is now kept in its original state to give visitors an inside look at where residents would go to do business. Inside there is a general store exhibit, a working post office and upstairs the preserved living quarters for bank staff. 604-271-6868. • Whale watching. Steveston Harbour is the departure point to watching killer whales in the

wild. The season runs from April to October. Several companies have tours, including: • Vancouver Whale Watch offers zodiac tours to the Gulf Islands to see orcas.120-12240 Second Ave., Steveston, 604-274-9565, www. vancouver whalewatch.com; • Steveston Seabreeze Adventures offers whale watching trips on covered vessels. 43-12551 No. 1 Rd., Steveston, 604-272-7200, www.seabreezeadventures.ca. • Eco Tours. A marine eco tour from Steveston Harbour is a great way to view the historic waterfront, Fraser River Estuary and Gulf Islands. Steveston Ecotours offers custom small group tours, including the Steveston Sea Lion Safari. Tours depart from Imperial Landing dock. 604-377-5964. www. stevestonecotours.com.

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Steveston Salmon Festival

anada’s biggest non-profit birthday party hits the streets of Steveston this July 1. Featuring a parade, salmon on the barbecue, and more to see and do than you can possibly squeeze into a day, the Steveston Salmon Festival returns to Steveston for its 70th year on Canada Day this July 1. The children’s bike parade warms up the crowd at 9:30 a.m. At 10 a.m., the main parade features a nonstop procession of floats, vintage cars and marching bands that will keep the crowd cheering and Canadian flags waving. Those who come to the Salmon Festival with only

one thing on their mind—the salmon—won’t be disappointed. More than 1,400 pounds of fresh, wild spring salmon is slated for the grill. That adds up to thousands of servings, but don’t expect the popular taste attraction to last long. The grill fires up at 11 a.m. and lunch is served up until the salmon is gone. Another highlight is the Japanese cultural demonstrations at the Japanese Cultural Centre ranging from martial arts to floral displays and more. There are also musical performances, a flower and garden show and a children’s festival. Info: www.stevestonsalmonfest.ca Richmond Richmond City City Guide Guide 2015 2015 9

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Ships to Shore

hips to Shore is an annual maritime event featuring tall ships and other interesting vessels. For the fifth year in a row, you can relive the days when Richmond’s Steveston Village was a major port-of-call for fleets of sailing ships from around the world. The ships will be docked at Imperial Landing and Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site with

public boarding and viewing and other activities. This year’s event is scheduled for Monday, June 29 until Wednesday, July 1, when it coincides with the Steveston Salmon Festival Visitors are encouraged to visit richmond.ca/ shipstoshore in advance for boarding details and an up-to-date schedule of events.

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re you hungry? Then Richmond is the right spot! The city is home to more than 800 restaurants and more than half of Richmond’s restaurants serve Chinese food. In most North American cities, there’s typically one type of Chinese restaurant, but in Richmond there are restaurants specific to the four different corners of China plus other Asian countries. Whether it’s Northern, Cantonese, dim sum, Sichuan, Shanghai, Teochew or Taiwanese, Richmond has China covered on the cuisine front. However, Richmond isn’t just a Chinese-food destination—it’s a United Nations of food. Japanese and Vietnamese restaurants are plentiful and Korean restaurants are becoming more popular. Richmond is also home to Filipino, Iranian and Afghani restaurants. And Mediterranean food, whether Greek or Italian, is never in short supply either. Alexandra Road, known unofficially as “Food Street,” 12 Richmond City Guide 2015

serves up more than 50 restaurant options within a two-block radius. If your tastebuds don’t like to leave the continent, not to worry: major Canadian chain restaurants are well-represented here, too. Most hotel restaurants serve North American fare, some with impressive brunches and lunches. Steveston is another popular restaurant destination. In the fishing village you can find anything from sandwich shops to seafood restaurants to fine dining. But it’s fish and chips that Steveston has the most of, ranging from eat-in locations to takeout spots. A great source for places to eat in Richmond is www.365daysofdining.com. In 2012, Tourism Richmond put out the call for a food blogger to dine at, and write about, one food establishment every day for 365 days. Lindsay Anderson, a Vancouver food blogger, wrote about local restaurants daily from June 2012 to June 2013. The blog is still operating with additional writers.

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ight markets have been a tradition in Richmond for more than a decade, drawing hundreds of thousands of people to the city each year. The Richmond Night Market features 250 booths offering cool merchandise and 80 vendors serving

mouth-watering food and desserts. Organized by Target Event Production. Fridays & Saturdays, 7 p.m. to midnight; Sundays, 6 to 11 p.m. Runs mid-May to mid-October. www. richmondnightmarket.com The Summer Night Market, organized by Lions Communications,

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ooking for restaurant recommendations? Then ask our readers. Every year the Richmond Review conducts a Best of Richmond poll, where readers select their favourites in Richmond, including best places to eat. Below is a list of Best of Richmond winners from 2014. Adorabelle Tea Room. Best Place to go for Afternoon Tea, 12051 Third Ave. Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant. This restaurant is perched right on the water, featuring one of the best views in Steveston. 140 - 3866 Bayview St., www. bluecanoerestaurant.com. Chop. Elegant lounge and restaurant with a downtown atmosphere. 10251 St. Edwards Dr., www.chop.ca. Cora. Specializes in breakfast and brunch. 170-11380 Steveston

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Hwy., www.chezcora.com/ richmondcoppersmith. D - Original Sausage Haus. Featuring locally made sausages. 13012000 First Ave. Dannyâ€™s Wun Tun Restaurant. Richmondâ€™s oldest Chinese food spot. 11666 Steveston Hwy. Diplomat Bakery. European-style desserts. 6111 London Rd., www. diplomatbakery.com. Green Lemongrass. Vietnamese food, featuring all the classics. 8180 Westminster Hwy.

Gudrun Tasting Room. Featuring cheese and charcuterie with a great wine and beer list. 3500 Moncton St. Hanok Korean Restaurant. Jab che, gam ja tahng, tohng gahl bee and other Korean favourites. 8400 Alexandra Rd. Hog Shack Cook House. Steveston restaurant with a nice beer selection and a great place to watch the game. 160-3900 Bayview St., www. hogshack.ca. Ichiro Japanese Restaurant. Popular Steveston restaurant with all the Japanese favourites. #110-12011 Second Ave., www. ichirojapaneserestaurant.ca. Kari House. Specializing in Malaysia Cuisine. 3900 Bayview St., www.karihouse.com. Kirin Seafood Restaurant. A favourite for dim sum and seafood dishes. 7900 Westminster Hwy., www.kirinrestaurants.com.

Restaurants Kisamos Greek Taverna. This Steveston restaurant is noted for its generous roast lamb dinner. 3420 Moncton St. Mega Sushi. Known for its special rolls and sushi. 100-3131 Chatham St. #9 Restaurant. Open all night. 812-5300 No. 3 Rd., www. richmond9.com. O’Hare’s Gastropub. Great pub food. 5031 Steveston Hwy. Paesano’s Restaurant. Italian food restaurant located in Steveston. 250-12240 Second Ave., paesanos.ca. Pajo’s Fish & Chips. A Steveston favourite with two locations, one on a wharf in Steveston Harbour; the other in Garry Point Park. Go early, as both locations get very busy, particularly in the summer. 3500 Bayview St. and Garry Point Park,

www.pajos.com. Pho Lan. Richmond’s oldest Vietnamese restaurant is a big favourite with the lunch crowd. 6950 No. 3 Rd. Richmond Centre Dining Terrace. Shopping mall replaced its food court with a posh dining terrace. 6551 No. 3 Rd., www. richmondcentre.com Richmond Sushi. A favourite allyou-can eat restaurant. 1488-8388 Capstan Way River Rock Casino Resort. Home to several restaurants, including the popular buffet. 8811 River Rd., www.riverrock.com Steveston Pizza Co. Makers of some of Metro Vancouver’s most imaginative pizzas. 3400 Moncton St., www.stevestonpizza.com. Steveston Seafood House. Steveston favourite located right on

the waterfront. 3951 Moncton St., www.stevestonseafoodhouse.com. Steveston Village Vietnamese Restaurant. Featuring pho and other Vietnamese favourites. 12012480 No. 1 Rd. Sun Sui Wa. A favourite for dim sum and seafood dishes. 102-4940 No. 3 Rd. Sweet Spot Bakery. Popular stop for sweet tooths.110 - 12000 First Ave. Tandoori Kona. Curries, biryani, samosas and more.170-11700 Cambie Rd., www.tandoorikona. blogspot.ca Tapenade Bistro. A Steveston favourite, dependable Tapenade features a Mediterranean inspired menu. 3711 Bayview St., www. tapenade.ca White Spot. Voted Best Burger and Best Kid Friendly Restaurant. 5880 & 6551 No. 3 Rd.

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Pubs & Clubs

ere’s a selection of some of the pubs and clubs around Richmond. Big River Brew Pub. 14200 Entertainment Blvd., 604-271-2739. Big River features dishes prepared in open kitchen. Craft brewed ales and lagers. Buck & Ear Bar & Grill. 12111 Third Ave., 604-277-9511. Inside Steveston Hotel, dress code is casual and every weekend boasts the best in live music. Ceili’s Irish Pub. 7311 Westminster Hwy., 604-270-2266. Wide selection of beers from around the world, live entertainment and comfort food. eSpot Billiards and Arcade. 7951 Alderbridge Way, 604-2329963. The latest games and good beverage selection, including bubble tea. Flying Beaver Pub. 4760 Inglis Dr., 604.273.0278. Offers great views of Harbour Air seaplanes on the Middle Arm of the Fraser River. Fogg N’ Suds. 10720 Cambie Rd., 604-273-0776. Pub-style food with lots of international beers. Jetside Bar. 3111 Grant McConachie Way, 604-207-5200. A popular lounge at the airport, inside the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel. Kingswood Pub. 9371 No. 5 Rd., 604-272-3742. Newly rebuilt, pub boasts great food and plenty of TVs. Legends Pub. 9031 Blundell Rd., 604-276-2343. New location for a Richmond favourite. O’Hare’s Gastropub. 5031 Steveston Hwy., 604-277-2305. An institution for locals in Steveston and South Richmond. Pioneer Pub. 10111 No. 3 Rd., 604-271-6611. Old English bar in the Broadmoor area. Pumphouse Pub. 6031 Blundell Rd., 604-274-7424. Originally

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house and lead foundry. There are exhibits and a gift shop. Its artifact collection totals 10,000 items relating mostly to salmon, herring and halibut fisheries. The cannery is operated by the non-profit Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society. Gulf of Georgia Cannery: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 12138 Fourth Ave., 604-664-9009, www. gulfofgeorgiacannery.com

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ondon Heritage Farm is home to the 1880s-built London farmhouse, which has been fully restored. London farmhouse was built by Charles E. London in 1888. London and his brother came to B.C. from Ontario and purchased acreage along the South Arm of the Fraser River. The area became known as London’s Landing when he built a wharf there. The house is open to the public with entrance by donation and features six rooms, including a country-style tea room

which serves “London Lady”—London Farm’s own blend of tea—and homemade scones. There’s also a gift shop. In the site’s park-like setting there is are also heritage and herb gardens, old farming equipment, a small hand tool museum, chickens, bees, allotments as well as picnic tables. Open for tea and tours on weekends from noon to 5 p.m. In July and August, it’s open from noon to 5 p.m. every day except Mondays and Tuesdays. Closed in January. 6511 Dyke Rd., 604-271-5220. www.londonheritagefarm.ca.

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A SUPER, HERO EXPERIENCE Fly off an Olympic ski jump. Paddle down a white water kayak course. Feel the thrill of sit-skiing. And zip along an Olympic bobsled track on ultra-realistic sport simulators, each developed with Olympic and Paralympic athletes so that you can experience what they experience. The Richmond Olympic Experience (ROX) at the Richmond Olympic Oval will be a highly interactive and dynamic visitor experience featuring interactive media, state of the art sport simulations and inspiring displays. Come and experience the pursuit and achievement of Olympic and sport dreams.

Explore hundreds of artefacts from Olympic and Paralympic athletes Experience the journey of the athlete from first event to the Olympic stage Bring sport history to life on our interactive touch tables Learn about Richmondâ€™s rich sporting heritage Celebrate our volunteers and leaders in sport

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FranĂ§ois-Olivier Roberge competes at the Richmond Olympic Oval during the 2010 Games. Jenna Hauck pHoto

Richmond Olympic Oval

ne of the local stars of the 2010 Winter Olympics, the Richmond Olympic Oval is now a community recreational facility, a place where elite athletes train and a host to sports tournaments and other events. Home to long track speed skating events during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, the venue has won multiple design awards and lies in a park-like setting along the Fraser River. One of the facilityâ€™s biggest draws is its 23,000-square-foot fitness centre, offering stunning views of the North Shore mountains and river. More than 100 pieces of strength and cardio equipment overlook the activity floor, which boasts two Olympic26 Richmond City Guide 2015

sized ice rinks and multiple courts for badminton, volleyball, basketball, indoor soccer and table tennis. A five-lane 200-metre running track and 110 metre sprint track are also popular. Inside the oval, guests will also find an indoor rowing and paddling centre, climbing wall and multiple fitness studios. Personal training services, yoga classes and sports camps for kids are also available. Visitors keen to explore the Olympic venue are welcome to stop in for a tour. Both private and public tours are available. The oval plays host to many events throughout the year. 6111 River Rd ., www.richmondoval.ca.

Richmond Olympic Experience

n 2010, the Olympic Games came to Richmond. This year, the 2010 Games’ premier venue will offer guests a chance to relive the experience. Scheduled to open inside the Richmond Olympic Oval this June, the Richmond Olympic Experience is a highly interactive museum that takes visitors on a journey through the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and Richmond’s role as an Olympic venue city. The $10-million experience, or ROX as it will be known, occupies space on three floors of the oval. Visitors will be welcomed by a rising sculptural artwork in the oval lobby, saluting the volunteers who made the 2010 Games possible. A multimedia theatre will take visitors on a “journey of transformation” as they follow the pursuit of the Olympic dream. The journey continues through multimedia galleries that will bring to life some of the greatest moments in Olympic and Paralympic history. Other exhibits will tell the story of the Richmond’s own sport history. One of the main attractions is an array of sports simulators, allowing visitors to test their mettle on a bobsled run, an Olympic ski jump and on a Formula 1

racetrack. And outside, a torch relay tribute will allow visitors to relive the Canada-wide journey of the Olympic Torch that will lead to a cauldron in the oval’s riverside plaza. After checking out the ROX, visitors can relax in the O Cafe, which serves up everything from pizza and paninis to coffee and protein shakes. Admission $15 (estimate). Group tours available. 6111 River Rd. 778-296-1400.

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Recreation

kating, swimming, gokarting—Richmond has a host of recreational opportunities.. Clement Track. Richmond’s only outdoor track offers eight lanes for runners, joggers and walkers. Open year round the park is situated within Minoru Park, located off Granville between Gilbert Road and Minoru Boulevard. Watermania. Richmond’s largest indoor swimming pool has something for everyone, including two indoor water-slides and a wave pool filled with various floating toys. 14300 Entertainment Blvd. 604-448-5353. www.richmond.ca. Minoru Aquatic Centre. With three indoor pools and two hot tubs the facility offers a relaxed atmosphere. 7560 Minoru Gate. 604-718-8020. www.richmond.ca/ parksrec/pools/minoru.htm Richmond Ice Centre. With six rinks the Richmond Ice Centre always has something going on. 14140 Triangle Rd. 604-448-5366. www.richmond.ca/ parksrec/arenas/about.htm. The Zone Bowling Alley. Located

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within the Riverport Sport and Entertainment Complex ,the Zone offers both five and 10 pin bowling lanes. 150-14200 Entertainment Blvd. 604-2712695. www.zbowl.com. 6Pack Beach. Western Canada’s only indoor beach volleyball facility. It now offers archery tag. 115-13180 Mitchell Rd. 6packbeach.com. Minoru Arenas. Minoru has two ice rinks and offers several drop in programs. It’s the home rink for the Junior B Richmond Sockeyes. 7551 Minoru Gate. 604-718-8465. www.richmond. ca.parksrec/arenas/about.htm. Richmond Go-Kart Track. Featuring a half-mile outdoor track complete with curves and straightaways the Richmond Go-Kart Track is the perfect place to spend a sunny day. 6631 Sidaway Rd. 604-2786184. www.richmondgokarts.com/ contact.html. TBC Indoor Race Track. Open seven days a week, TBC offers a challenging indoor track. 2100 Viceroy Pl. 604-2329196. www.tbcir.ca. Khas Badminton Centre, 170-2351

No. 6 Rd., has 18 badminton courts and bills itself as the largest badminton centre in North America. 604-278-3233. www. khasbadminton.com. Richmond Pro Badminton Centre. 5700 Minoru Blvd., claims to be the largest private badminton facility, with 15 professional courts. Open to the public seven days per week. 604-231-0999. www. richmondprobadminton.com. ClearOne Badminton Centre. 138-4551 No. 3 Rd. Opened by three-time Canadian champion Darryl Yung in 2003. 604-231-8281. A second location is at 100-4351 No. 3 Rd. 604-278-0221. www.clearonebadminton.com. Cartwheels Gym, 145-12417 No. 2 Rd. Gymnastics centre featuring progams for children. www.cartwheels.ca. Go Bananas Indoor Playground. 14311 Entertainment Blvd. Plenty of activities for kids to go bananas. Popular birthday party spot. www. gobananasrichmond.com Extreme Air Park, 14380 Triangle Rd Features 42,000 sq. ft. of interlocking trampolines. extremeairpark.com/

Golf

here’ a multitude of public golf sites in Richmond for all levels of golfers to test their skills, from beginners trying the sport for the first time, to experts seeking a challenge. • West Richmond Pitch & Putt Golf Course, 9751 Pendleton Rd., 604-271-7333. Open daily from 9 a.m. to dusk, this course in the heart of a residential neighbourhood isn’t open during inclement weather. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult on this short course that normally requires little more than a pitching wedge and a putter. • Country Meadows Golf Course, 8482 No. 6 Rd., 604-241-4653. This picturesque executive-length golf course is suited perfectly for those seeking a challenge without needing to devote half the day. • Mylora Sidaway Golf Club, 9911 Sidaway Rd, 604-271-5626. Mylora is an 18-hole executive course. Golfers wanting a challenge can check out these public courses: • Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club, 5460 No. 7 Rd., 604-276-0585. Golfers can take in the views of the North Shore Mountains while avoiding

Country Meadows.

the plentiful water hazards at the aptly named 6,641-yard course. • Greenacres Golf Course, 5040 No. 6 Rd., 604-273-1121. With a reputation for quality and excellence, Greenacres is a 5,787yard course now owned by one of the most prestigious private golf clubs in Canada, Shaughnessy Golf

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and Country Club. No time for a round, but still want to get rid of the rust? Try the local driving ranges, which also offer lessons: • Savage Creek Golf Course and Driving Range, 7388 No. 6 Rd., 604278-7500. • Richmond Driving Range, 4880 No. 6 Rd., 604-278-1101.

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B A mermaid at the Richmond Maritime Festival.

Richmond Maritime Festival

elebrate Steveston’s waterfront heritage at the Richmond Maritime Festival, Aug. 8–9, 2015, at the spectacular Britannia Shipyard. Learn local lore from a storytelling mermaid, the irascible Rikki the rat and statues brought to life. Enjoy live music, dancers, arts and crafts, and hands-on activities for all ages.

But whatever you do, don’t forget to visit the bounty of beautiful boats moored at the 190-metre (600-foot) dock. Free and fun for all ages, the Richmond Maritime Festival is one of Metro Vancouver’s biggest, don’tmiss summer events. See www.richmondmaritimefestival.com for info.

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Britannia Shipyard

he Britannia Shipyard preserves Richmond’s maritime history through the restoration and preservation of a variety of buildings and boats; from the shipyard, to the cannery, to the Murakami House, the home of a Japanese-Canadian family in the 1930s and ’40s. The Silver Ann, a 33-foot gillnetter, was the last boat built when the site was a working shipyard and has been restored at Britannia. Restoration continues on the Merrilee II, a charming 1950s pleasure craft. Located along the Steveston Channel of the South Arm of the Fraser River, the site is a collection of historic buildings,

Britannia Shipyard.

many built in the 1880s. The buildings feature many historical displays. It was originally home to a cannery and then a shipyard. The shipyard is located by the south end of Railway Avenue. It can be easily accessed from Steveston by foot—just follow the scenic boardwalk east of the village; it’s about a 10-minute walk. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from May 1 - Sept 30. Open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. October to April. Britannia Shipyard, 5180 Westwater Dr., 604-718-8050, www.britannia-hss.ca.

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D Gateway Theatre stages a Christmas musical every December. DaviD Cooper photo

Gateway Theatre

ateway Theatre (6500 Gilbert) showcases professional theatre in Richmond. Its MainStage play series, hosted in the 541-seat theatre, runs from October to May. The Studio B Series features new plays each season, produced in an intimate 100-seat studio setting. Among the highlights is an annual Christmas season production, which is always a popular musical. The Pacific Theatre Festival is a showcase of world-class contemporary theatre from China, which takes place in August. Info: www.gatewaytheatre.com, 604-270-1812.

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oors Open is a free city-wide event that celebrates Richmondâ€™s diversity in arts, culture and heritage. The eighth annual event takes place June 6 and 7, 2015,. Participation ranges from heritage landmarks to modern structures, hidden gems to places of worship, artists studios to museums. Since 2008, artists, arts, cultural and historic facilities, museums, aboriginal organizations, religious institutions, parks and other public and private Richmond organizations have opened their doors to the public and also provided free specialty programs and behind the scenes tours. Info: www.richmond.ca/

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Trails

ichmond’s myriad of trails and dikes offer a little something for everyone of all skills and sizes. Die-hard mountain bikers may not work up much of a sweat with the snaking system of trails that are long on length but short on climbs. But they’ll be too distracted to notice thanks to the breath-taking views of the Georgia Strait, Gulf Islands and setting summer sun. With more than 40 kilometres of trails, Richmond is a haven for tourists and area residents who eagerly strap on their helmets and unload their mountain bikes to cycle. From the six-kilometre trek

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along the South Dyke in Steveston, which takes about 20 minutes, to the more challenging three-hour 48-kilometre circumnavigation of the island, beginners won’t feel overwhelmed while even experts will be taken in. The West Dyke/South Dyke cycling route, displayed on the city’s website at www.richmond. ca, stretches some 26 kilometres between Shell Road and Terra Nova Park and will take the average cyclist 90 minutes to finish. Nestled at the northern edge of the West Dyke Trail is Terra Nova Rural Park and Natural Area, which features walking pathways and a slough amidst native plantings and viewing platforms.

The South Dyke route takes about an hour to walk and begins at Garry Point—at Chatham Street and Seventh Avenue—and winds east to No. 5 Road. A cyclist wanting an intermediate challenge should head to the Sea Island trail, which takes about 90 minutes from start to finish and extends from the Iona Island Regional park, which sits north of the airport, across the No. 2 Road bridge and west toward Terra Nova Park. For more information about the city’s system of trails, visit the City of Richmond’s website at www. richmond.ca, and then follow the Parks and Recreation link to the Park, Trails and Cycling window.

Richmond Public Library. RichaRd Lam photo

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he Richmond Cultural Centre (7700 Minoru Gate) is home to the Richmond Art Gallery, Richmond Museum, City of Richmond Archives and the Richmond Public Library’s main branch. • Richmond Art Gallery presents exciting and challenging visual art. It’s open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. 604-2316457, www.richmondartgallery.org. • Richmond Museum features exhibits relating to Richmond’s past. It’s open 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. 604-247-8300, www. richmond.ca/culture/sites/museum/about.htm.

• Richmond Public Library is an award-winning library. It features a children’s library, Internet stations, music and movies and a large collection of Chinese language books. The library also has branches at Steveston, Cambie and Ironwood. 604-231-6401, www.yourlibrary.ca • The City of Richmond Archives’ reference room is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. An appointment with the archivist is required for records retrieval and assistance with research. For info, call 604247-8305. The archives also has a searchable database at www.richmond.ca/cityhall/archives/about/about.htm.

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Richmond Nature Park

ichmond Nature Park is the largest undeveloped natural area in Richmond. Two hundred acres of rare bog ecosystem are a sanctuary for a unique community of plants and animals adapted to this fragile wetland. Five kilometres of trails and boardwalks offer easy access through the park and are ideal for activities like walking, birding and photography. Park amenities include directional and interpretive signs, a wildlife garden, bird feeding station, picnic shelter, children’s play space, public washrooms, community hall and Nature House. The Nature House features programs, visitor information, trail guides, family friendly activity kits, exhibits and a gift shop. New for 2015 is Geo-Quest – a geocaching exploration of Richmond. Start your Geo-Quest at the Richmond Nature Park and explore

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the Island City on your quest for 30 geocaches located in parks and on trails. Discover Richmond’s unique natural and cultural heritage and visit the city’s “hidden gems.” Find all the caches in the Geo-Quest series, complete the passport and receive a prize. See www.richmond.ca/ geocaching for info. Richmond Nature Park is a fragile

conservation area—pets and bicycles are not permitted in the park. The park is open daily, dawn to dusk and the Nature House is open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact staff at 604-718-6188 or nature@richmond. ca for details about the park, programs or Nature House. 11851 Westminster Hwy., Richmond, V6X 1B4. www.richmond.ca/naturepark

Finn Slough

ot far from the hustle and bustle of downtown Richmond is a place that seems lost in time and is an idyllic and serene spot for outdoor photographers. Nestled in south Richmond, at Finn and No. 4 roads, Finn Slough has managed to stave off development. The waterfront settlement was created by Finnish families who first came to Lulu Island in the early 1890s. Shacks now rest in the spot where the Finnish community first settled alongside Woodward Slough because of the easy river access. When that slough was dammed in 1905 for farmland drainage, the Finnish settlers moved their boats and homes to Finn Slough.

Scenic Finn Slough. Chung Chow photo

Some 50 people call the area home today, living in old wooden homes—some a century old— perched on stilts on the banks of the slough. The waterside community is a photographer’s dream, but has broader appeal for walkers, cyclists and tourists.

Though some people have lived in the area since the turn of the century, their rights to stay there haven’t been acknowledged by the courts. Their “properties” don’t fall under the municipal mandate for services and taxes, and the water lots belong to the province. Info: www.finnslough.com

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Terra Nova Adventure Play Environment

ehind the foliage of the picturesque Terra Nova Rural Park lies an oasis of play for kids of all ages. The million-dollar naturethemed playground boasts 35-metre ziplines, a super-sized spiral slide, a 10-metre tall treehouse and an aerial rope walkway. Lying amongst those elements is a log jam climbing structure, which mimics the West Coast experience of walking on beached logs. To call it one-of-a-kind is an understatement. This is a major departure from other contemporary playgrounds that aims to help kids reconnect with nature. The environment also features a timber swing, a meadow maze and a water and sand play area that pays homage to the siteâ€™s farming history. The land itself was once home to farmhouse and paddock. City park planners had the play pieces custom made for the natural park, located in the northwest corner of Lulu Island, at the west end of River Road. B.C.-sourced yellow cedar is used instead of plastic, rope instead of metal bars. A firm known for its outdoor adventure parks , LMN23, designed and built the creative equipment for the public park. Once the kids are tuckered out, the 25.5-hectare (63-acre) park offers plenty of picnic sites, and from the dyke it borders, the park has commanding views of the Vancouver International Airport and the Sturgeon Banks. Visitors will also find boardwalks, a Waterwise Demonstration Garden, community garden and heritage buildings. Admission and parking are free. 2450 River Rd.

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The giant slide. Matthew hoekstra photo

Terra Nova Park

ocated in the northwest corner of Richmond, Terra Nova Rural Park is a 63-acre natural park. The park is great for viewing birds and other wildlife and there are boardwalks and viewing platforms available. The adjacent Terra Nova Natural Area is 35 acres of old field grassland habitat with a perimeter trail and wildlife viewing platforms. The Park is also home to the Richmond Sharing Farm (2631 Westminster Hwy.), which produces more than 33,000 kilograms of food on a threeacre farm in the park, which is also home to a well-established community garden program. The Terra Nova Schoolyard Society has

Garlic Festival. Amanda Oye photo

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inoru Park is located in Richmond’s City Centre. The park was a horseracing track beginning in 1909. It was named after a champion race horse that was famous at the time. In 1910, the park was the landing site of the first airplane flight west of Winnipeg. Nowadays, its home to sports fields, Minoru Arenas, Richmond Cultural Centre, Minoru Chapel, Clement Track, Minoru Place Activity Centre for seniors and Minoru Aquatic Centre. A new seniors and aquatic centre is currently under construction in the park. The north end of the park has a small lake and walking paths. A landmark within the park, Minoru Chapel was built in 1891 as a Methodist Church. It was originally located near where River Rock Casino Resort currently sits. Later a United Church, it moved to Minoru Park in 1967 where it remains one of Richmond’s most iconic sites. The church is Richmond’s most popular wedding venue. It also hosts opera concerts, as part of the Minoru Chapel Opera series, which runs in the spring and fall. See www.richmond.ca/minoruchapel for info.

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Minoru horse sculpture.

Culture Days

anada’s sixth annual coast-tocoast-to-coast celebration of arts and culture takes place in Richmond on Sept. 25, 26 and 27 this year. Check out the Richmond Review’s special Arts and Culture issue on Sept. 23 for a complete list of free, hands-on, interactive activities that provide a glimpse into the world of local artists, curators, writers and other creative producers. Past years have featured more than 90 free activities at many different sites over the three-day family-friendly event. As a leader in the national Culture Days movement, Richmond consistently ranks in the Top 5 cities in Canada for the number of cultural activities registered. For more information, visit www. culturedays.ca.

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Flowers at Aberdeen Centre. Martin van den HeMel pHoto

Shopping

ichmond’s major malls are located along No. 3 Road and are easily accessible by the Canada Line. Lansdowne Centre (5300 No. 3 Rd.), named after the horseracing track that once existed on the site, has 110 unique shops, including restaurants and a food court plus such stores as Home Outfitters, JYSK, Toys “R” Us and Best Buy. www.lansdowne-centre.com Richmond Centre (6551 No. 3 Rd.) is Richmond’s biggest and most established mall. It features 250 shops, including favrourites such as Sephora, H & M, The Bay, Victoria’s Secret and a Mac Store, plus a Dining Terrace, clothing stores and more. www. richmondcentre.ca Aberdeen Centre (4151 Hazelbridge Way) is Richmond’s largest Asian-themed mall. It features more than 100 shops and restaurants, most notably Daiso, a 100-yen ($2) store. Aberdeen is the Japanese discount store’s first Canadian location. The original mall was torn down in 2001 and rebuilt at three times the size, designed by noted architect Bing Thom. The mall also contains an indoor musical fountain. www. aberdeencentre.com 42 Richmond City Guide 2015

Parker Place (4380 No. 3 Rd.) is a 150-store mall located next to Aberdeen Centre. It features mid-size stores, including 50 fashion boutiques and a food court. www.parkerplace.com Yaohan Centre (3700 No. 3 Rd.) is an 80-store Asianthemed mall. yaohancentre.com President Plaza (8181 Cambie Rd.) is a small mall adjoining the Radisson President Plaza hotel. Its anchor tenant is T & T Supermarket. www.presidentplaza.ca Outside of the malls, No. 3 Road stretching from Granville Avenue to Capstan Way is Richmond’s main shopping district, featuring major services. Blundell Centre (8120 No. 2 Rd.) is a neighbourhood mall featuring 40 shops, restaurants and services. Ironwood Centre (8000-11688 Steveston Hwy.) is another neighbourhood mall, featuring many shops and services. Next door is Coppersmith Corner Shopping Centre. Expected to open in the spring is the Sea Island Luxury Designer Outlet. The new mall will offer luxury and designer brands near the Templeton Canada Line station on Sea Island.

Canada Line

VA N C O U V E R

he Canada Line links downtown Richmond with Vancouver International Airport and Vancouver. Trains leave every 7 minutes from Richmond or the airport during the day. From Bridgeport to Waterfront, trains arrive every 3.5 minutes. It takes 25 minutes to get from Richmond-Brighouse or YVR-Airport to Waterfront Station, the final stop in downtown Vancouver. Passengers can link to Skytrain rapid transit service or the Seabus downtown. Most stations connect with major bus routes, while Waterfront Station is near the SeaBus terminal. Info: 604-953-3333, www.translink.bc.ca

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Thrift Stores

here’s no shortage of places in Richmond for bargain hunters to search for amazing deals on sought-after goods, from everyday items like dishware, small appliances and bedding, to home electronics and sporting gear to fashion finds. At the Richmond Animal Protection Society’s Thrift Store on 8260 Granville Ave. the volunteer staff who all share a love for animals, includes Carol Angell, a volunteer for the past 10 years, along with Hong Chen, who’s been there for the past three years. Walk in through the store’s front door, and you’re immediately greeted by a sure sign of the season. There’s a rack full of warm winter jackets and rain coats to help keep Mother Nature at bay. Step further inside to find more deals on everything from artwork to footware to kitchenware to pet travel cages. There’s even roller blades, other sporting goods and books. The animal society’s cat sanctuary—North America’s largest which was founed in 1999 and provides shelter to hundreds of animals that have been removed from local streets as well as from surrounding cities—is supported by proceeds from sales at the thrift store. The SPCA Thrift Store, on 5400 Minoru Blvd., just south of Alderbridge Way, also abounds in deals. 44 Richmond City Guide 2015

Together with other SPCA thrift stores across the Lower Mainland, in the Interior and on Vancouver Island, the local store helps generate more than $100,000 annually to the operation of the SPCA’s shelters. The SOS Children’s Village Thrift Store in Steveston (3800 Moncton St.) is another place worth visiting, and the cause couldn’t be better. All proceeds go to support the group’s work with children in foster care. Ditto for the nearby Richmond Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store, 3731 Chatham St., which helps the hospital. Those wanting to stretch their dollars have long turned to Value Village (8240 Granville Ave.) for a deal. Located on Granville Avenue, nearly next door to the Richmond Animal Protection Society’s thrift store, Value Village has something for everyone in the family. Those willing to work a little harder for their deals, and potentially wind up with a steal, can check out the regular auctions arranged by Love’s Auctioneers and Appraisers (2720 No. 5 Rd.). From home furnishings and accessories to restaurant equipment and antique collectibles and jewellery, all auctions are open to the general public with the calendar of upcoming auctions available at www.lovesauctions.com.

Larry Berg Park on Sea Island. Martin van den HeMel pHoto

Vancouver International Airport

ancouver International Airport (YVR) is located in Richmond on Sea Island. It’s Canada’s second busiest airport in terms of passengers and aircraft arrivals and departures. While most people go to YVR to arrive and depart, the airport has a reason to stay. There is a public observation area featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, telescopes and a 3-D model. Located in the public, pre-security area of the domestic terminal on the fourth floor, the 5,400-squarefoot exhibition area is free to visit and all the interactive

features are free to use. The focal point is a scale model of Sea Island, providing a bird’s-eye view of YVR and Sea Island. Information panels along 42 metres of observation windows tell the story of the airport, while telescopes provide viewers with a closer look of the airfield. Vancouver International Airport is accessible via the Canada Line. For planespotters, Larry Berg Park located on Russ Baker Way has picnic benches and a play area for children. Info: www.yvr.ca

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Ling Yen Mountain Temple

Highway to Heaven

owhere in Richmond are the city’s multicultural roots more prominently displayed than on the Highway to Heaven, a stretch of No. 5 Road that’s lined with mosques, temples, churches and religious schools. But it’s not just the variety of religious institutions that makes this area—south of Blundell Road to Steveston Highway—a special attraction. It’s the fact that there’s little more than fences that separate these faiths from around the globe. There’s a Jewish school, a Muslim school and a Christian school but none of the tension, animosity or clashes that’s seen in other parts of the world. There’s the Vedic Cultural Centre, the India Cultural Centre’s Sikh Temple, the Az-Zaharaa Islamic Centre’s mosque, Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist 46 Richmond City Guide 2015

Association and the Ling Yen Mountain Temple, among others. Thrangu Monastery, Canada’s first traditional Tibetan Buddhist monastery, opened in 2010. In 2007, Richmond’s Highway to Heaven was declared one of Canada’s top 50 wonders by the CBC. The Highway to Heaven isn’t the only must-see religious place in Richmond. There’s also the Nanaksar Gurdwara Gurusikh Temple (18691 Westminster Hwy., 604-270-7369), which is open daily to all visitors. The International Buddhist Temple (9160 Steveston Hwy., 604-274-2822, www.buddhisttemple.ca/), is open for tours and serves vegetarian lunches. The city organizes Temples of Faith bus tours throughout the year. Watch www.richmond.ca/culture/sites/ museum/publicprograms.htm for details.

Fitness, racquet sports, programs for 55+, adults, youth, preschool and families. And the always fun waterpark! Steveston Community Centre 4111 Moncton Street, Richmond Phone: 604-238-8080 stevestoncommunitysociety.com

The Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market opens Sunday, May 10th for the summer season. 2015 DATES ARE: May 10 & 24 • June 7 & 21 July 5 & 19 • August 2, 16 & 30 September 6 & 20 • October 11 & 25. 10 am to 4 pm ❙ Rain or Shine!

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