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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 filming, including Once Upon a Time.

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 as does Bates Motel.

Richmond has a developing downtown core, including some striking architecture. Notable buildings include the Richmond Olympic Oval (a 2010 Winter Olympic venue), Richmond City Hall and Aberdeen Centre. The city is home to Vancouver International Airport. 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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Welcome to Richmond........................................................3 Food .......................................................................................5 Pubs & Clubs ........................................................................6 Steveston..............................................................................10 Steveston Attractions.........................................................11 Salmon Festival ..................................................................12 Gulf of Georgia Cannery ..................................................13 London Farm......................................................................14 Britannia Shipyard .............................................................15 Ships to Shore..... ................................................................16 Gateway Theatre.................................................................19 Map ......................................................................................20 Canada Line ........................................................................22 Shopping .............................................................................24 Cultural Centre ..................................................................25 Doors Open ........................................................................26 Trails.....................................................................................29 Minoru Park .......................................................................30 Richmond Nature Park .....................................................33 Recreation............................................................................35 Richmond Olympic Oval..................................................36 Golf Courses .......................................................................37 Highway to Heaven ...........................................................38

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re you hungry? Then Richmond is the right spot.

The city is home to more than 800 restaurants.

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 the four corners of 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 it’s Greek or Italian, is never in short supply either.

Alexandra Road, known unofficially as “Food Street,”serves up more than 50 restaurants within a two-block radius.

If your taste buds don’t like to leave the continent, don’t worry: major Canadian chain restaurants are well-represented in Richmond.

Vietnamese pho and banh mi.

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Most hotels have restaurants, some of which serve some 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 a day for 365 days. Lindsay Anderson, a Vancouver food blogger, wrote about local restaurants daily from June 2012 to June 2013.

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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.

Bobby G’s Pub: 9260 Bridgeport Rd., 604-2707576. Located in the Best Western Abercorn Inn Hotel, featuring pub food favourites.

Buck & Ear Bar & Grill: 12111 Third Ave., 604-2779511. Inside Steveston Hotel, dress code is casual and every weekend boasts the best in live music.

Ceili’s Irish Pub: 7311 Westminster Hwy., 604-2702266. Wide selection of beers from around the world, live entertainment and comfort food. eSpot Billiards and Arcade: 7951 Alderbridge Way, 604-232-9963. The latest games and good beverage selection, including bubble tea.

Flying Beaver Pub: 4760 Inglis Dr., 604.273.0278.

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Fogg N’ Suds: 10720 Cambie Rd., 604-273-0776.

Pub-style food with lots of international beers.

Jetside Bar: 3111 Grant McConachie Way, 604207-5200. 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., 604277-2305. 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 built by firemen for firemen, this is a classic bar with big beer selection on tap.

Shark Club: 10253 St. Edwards Dr., 604-276-2609.

It’s a great place to watch the game.

Sportstown Tavern: 4991 No 5 Rd., 604-273-7366.

A great place watch the big game.

Tugboat Annie’s Pub: 100-6911 Graybar Rd., 604-2700364. Sit and watch eagles chase seagulls across the Fraser.

Wet Restaurant & Lounge: 165-8460 Alexandra Rd., 604-233-6969. Lounge offers variety of Asian tapas and a selection of martinis.

Tapenade Bistro in Steveston.

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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 their best places to eat.

Below is a list of Best of Richmond winners from 2013.

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.

Continental Seafood Restaurant. Chinese restaurant known for its banquets, dim sum and seafood. 11700 Cambie Rd. Cora. Specializes in breakfast and brunch. 170-11380 Steveston Hwy., www.chezcora.com/ richmondcoppersmith.

Danny’s Wun Tun Restaurant.

Richmond’s oldest Chinese food spot.

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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. 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.

Jang Mo Jib Korean Restaurant.

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bee and other Korean favourites. 8320 Alexandra Rd. 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.

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.

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. see next page SUPPLEMENT TO THE RICHMOND REVIEW

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from previous page Pho Lan. Richmond’s oldest Vietnamese restaurant is a big favourite with the lunch crowd. 6950 No. 3 Rd. Richmond Centre Dining Terrace. Mall replaced its food court with a posh dining terrace. 6551 No. 3 Rd., www.richmondcentre.com.

Richmond Sushi. A favourite all-you-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.

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.

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Richmond Night Market.

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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 mouthwatering food and desserts. Organized by Target Event Production. Fridays & Saturdays, 7 p.m. to midnight; Sundays, 6 to 11 p.m. May 16 to Oct. 13, 2014.

www.richmondnightmarket.com The Summer Night Market, organized by Lions Communications, is scheduled to return May 9 and runs to Sept. 14. The Lions Communications’ event will be held at 12631 Vulcan Way, behind Home Depot on Bridgeport Road.

Hours are 7 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays and 7 to 11 p.m. on Sunday and holidays. Info: 604-278-8000. www.summernightmarket.com

London Heritage Farm A lovely 1890’s farmhouse situated on 4 acres overlooking the Fraser River. Enjoy the lovely flower gardens and park.

The fully furnished and restored house is open to the public to tour and features a heritage style gift shop and tea room.

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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

Fisherman’s Wharf.

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Harbour serves as a reminder that the fishing industry is still very much alive. You can buy fresh fish 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

Steveston

Community Park, on Moncton Street, where you can catch the odd softball game or volleyball tournament.

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 its pedestrians turns to walk, the scramble allows them to walk in any direction at the intersection, 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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he Village of Steveston features quaint shops, restaurants and heritage buildings. Many of Richmond’s major attractions are located in Steveston.

Garry Point Park is a large park 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 Dike 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, May through September, from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. It’s located in the parking lot by the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site (corner Chatham Street and Fourth Avenue). In winter months, the market moves inside the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Info: www.sfam.ca 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

Inside Steveston Museum.

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Steveston

orcas.120-12240 Second Ave., Steveston, 604-2749565, www.vancouver whalewatch.com; •Steveston Seabreeze Adventures offers whale watching trips on covered vessels.

43-12551 No. 1 Rd., Steveston, 604-2727200, www.seabreezeadventures.ca.

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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

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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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 the 69th 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 big parade starts with a non-stop 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 display and more.

There are also musical performances, a flower and garden show and a children’s festival.

Info: stevestonsalmonfest.ca

The Canada Day parade.

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Inside the cannery.

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Gulf of Georgia Cannery T he Gulf of Georgia Cannery is a national historic site that commemorates the fishing industry. The Steveston site has been used as a cannery, reduction plant, and net loft.

The cannery was built in 1894 and various additions and buildings were added up until 1964.

The complex includes the main cannery building, icehouse, vitamin oil shed, drum storage shed, watchman’s

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. Jams, jellies, dried flowers and crafts are for sale in the gift shop. In the site’s park-like setting there is are also heritage and herb gardens, old

The farmhouse.

farming equipment, a small hand tool museum, chickens, bees, allotments and large lawns 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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hips to Shore is an annual maritime event featuring tall ships and other interesting vessels.

Ships to Shore drew the 133-foot Adventuress last year, along with the HMCS Oriole, the Canadian Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sail training vessel and longest serving commissioned ship.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event is scheduled for June 29 to July 1 at Imperial Landing and Britannia Heritage Shipyard.

Visitors will get a chance to tour vessels. 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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Britannia Shipyard

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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

Britannia Shipyard.

Fraser River, the site is a collection of historic buildings, many built in the 1880s. The buildings feature many

Richmond Maritime Festival An annual highlight at the Britannia Shipyard is the Richmond Maritime Festival.

This year’s festival, the 11th annual, is Aug. 8-10.

The family-friendly event features knot tying, rope making, model boat building, and net mending. There is live entertainment (sea songs and shanties), hands-on demonstrations and a floating exhibition of boats for your viewing pleasure. Many boats will be at the docks of the shipyard, including a 1930s rumrunner, historic fishing boats and classic power and sail boats. An exciting mix of other vessels are expected to arrive.

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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.britanniahss.ca.

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isitors to Steveston often do a double-take. What was the Steveston Museum a day ago is suddenly the Storybrooke Post Office, the Steveston Cannery Cafe has turned into Granny’s Diner and there’s a lot of classic cars parked about.

These are sure signs that the hit ABC series Once Upon a Time is filming. Steveston is a prime location for the town of Storybrooke, populated by fairy-tale characters.

Once Upon a Time isn’t the only TV series you are likely to encounter in Steveston. The A&E series Bates Motel uses

Steveston and Britannia Heritage Shipyard as locations.

Fans of both shows frequently visit Steveston to see the locations.

Film crews have been using Richmond for years. The location for New Caprica City in TV’s Battlestar Galactica (the rebooted version) was near No. 8 Road and Blundell Road. Britannia Heritage Shipyard was the hideout in the film Blade: Trinity. Smallville and Stargate SG-1 are some of the other TV series that sometimes used Richmond locations.

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ateway Theatre (6500 Gilbert) showcases professional theatre in Richmond.

Its MainStage play series, hosted in the 541-seat theatre, runs from October to May. Its 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.

In August, the Gateway to the Pacific Festival will launch, featuring three contemporary theatrical works from Hong Kong, performed in Cantonese with English surtitles.

Gateway Theatre has produced an audio play to guide guests as they walk from Richmond-Brighouse Station to the Minoru Park theatre. Etienne: a PodPlay is a 28-minute audio production hosted on the theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website. Once at the station, listeners can access the audio file with an Internetready smartphone at gatewaytheatre.com/your-visit/ etienne-podplay. As listeners walk to the theatre, they are transported through sound and music into Janineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tempestuous relationship with Etienne, a foodie with more than dinner on his mind. Along the way, listeners will hear directions to the theatre. www.gatewaytheatre.com, 604-270-1812.

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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.

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Lansdowne Centre (5300 No. 3 Rd.), named after the horseracing track that once existed on the site has 110 shops,

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including restaurants and a food court plus such stores as Target, 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 a food court, major department stores such as The Bay, 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 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 Asian-themed 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.

Ironwood Centre (8000-11688 Steveston Hwy.) is another neighbourhood mall, featuring many shops and services.

Richmond Cultural Centre T 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. 604-2478300, www.richmond.ca/culture/sites/ museum/about.htm.

•Richmond Public Library is an awardwinning library. It features a children’s library, Internet stations, music and movies and a large collection of Chinese language books. It’s open 9 a.m. to

Vancouver artist Keith Langergraber is among the artists having their work shown at Richmond Art Gallery this year.

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9:30 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. 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 604-247-8305. The archives also has a searchable database at www.richmond. ca/cityhall/archives/about/about.htm.

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oors Open is a free city-wide event that celebrates Richmond’s diversity in arts, culture and heritage.

The seventh annual event takes place June 7-8,.

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/doorsopen.

Culture Days

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ulture Days—Canada’s coast-to-coast-to-coast celebration of arts and culture—takes place in Richmond on Sept. 26, 27 and 28.

This three-day familyfriendly event gives everyone a chance to participate in 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 90free

activities.

The national Culture Days organization recently unveiled their 2013 top ten cities and towns. Ranked by the total number of registered Culture Days activities, Richmond was named as the No. 1 regional or “belt city” in Canada. Richmond was also listed in the top 3 cities overall, after Winnipeg and Toronto.

For more information, visit www.culturedays.ca.

The Steveston Tram is among the Doors Open destinations.

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Selling Your Car at an Auto Auction Richmond, BC – Whether it’s a family hauler, a quiet commuter, or a weekend toy; sooner or later, we all have to say goodbye to our friends on four wheels.

Just like people in relationships, whatever the reason for it to end, we want it to end on a good note.

These days, putting up a for-sale sign on the windshield and parking it by the street just won’t cut it.

Online classifieds have become increasingly popular places to sell cars. There are always tons of people browsing and tons of new listings. The downside is you have to be very involved and there are certain risks. You will have to deal with countless emails, phone calls, and tire kickers. Not to mention, there is a very real danger of meeting complete strangers from the internet at your home or meeting you to drive your car.

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. Auto auctions in North America are usually restricted to dealers only, with some exceptions. ADESA Vancouver opened its doors in 1971 to dealers and has held Public Auctions at its Richmond location since 2010.

Auctions are held every Wednesday evening and Saturday morning, all broadcasted live on the internet.

An auction doesn’t take ownership of your car—it’s simply a medium for you to buy and sell.

There are many advantages to selling your vehicle at ADESA: 1. You set your own reserve, which is the minimum price you are willing to accept.

When it goes on the auction block, in front of thousands of bidders in-lane and online, the reserve is not revealed and you could potentially get more than your asking price.

Plus we guarantee you an offer in less than 4 days.

2. You do not deal directly with the buyers. All you have to do is drop off your car. You will get paid 48 hours after the vehicle is sold.

3. You will get a fair price. The large number of buyers bidding online and in our lanes ensures that your car will reach fair market value. In fact, the auction sale prices are what companies such as Canadian Black Book use to set its guides.

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he Your Kontinent Film & Media Arts festival takes place in July 18 – 26 in and around Richmond Cultural Centre.

The festival evolved from the New Asia Film Festival, with a new focus of celebrating international film and media arts of all cultures. The festival weaves new twists into the viewing experience—like serving dim sum and high tea during screenings—as a way of combining cultures and art forms.

The festival is entering its seventh year at Richmond Cultural Centre. It’s a product of Cinevolution Media Arts Society, which continues its mission of demonstrating the interconnectedness of the world and promoting intercultural understanding.

Billed as a community-wide celebration of arts and culture, Your Kontinent has plenty more to offer beyond film. And for those who need help wading through it all, community workshops, a guided tour and artist talks will all be available during the festival.

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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 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.

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Minoru Park

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inoru Park is located in Richmond’s City Centre. The park was a horseracing track beginning in 1909. In 1910, it was the 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. The north end of the park has a small lake and walking paths.

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 inoru Park is named after Minoru the horse. Minoru was wedding site. It also hosts opera concerts, as leased by King Edward VII and won the Epsom Derby in part of the Minoru Chapel Opera series which 1908. Minoru never came to Richmond, but in 2009, sculptor runs in the spring and fall. See www.richmond. Sergei Traschenko made a bronze sculpture of the horse (pictured ca/minoruchapel for info. above), located at Minoru Gate and Minoru Boulevard.

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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.

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.

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Richmond Nature Park

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ichmond Nature Park is a features winding trails amongst 200 acres of raised peat bog habitat. Bogs used to cover much of Richmond and the nature park is a preserved example of the unique ecosystem.

There are seven kilometres of walking trails, including an elevated boardwalk, which is wheelchair accessible and surrounds the pond. There is also the Quaking Trail, a bouncy trail which lives up to its name.

The park is also home to the Nature House which offers fun ways to learn about animals and their habitats including games, activities and helpful staff. Glass tanks give children and adults a chance to watch small creatures such as frogs and lizards in their habitats. The house has a small gift shop.

The park hosts special events throughout the year, including pony rides, cranberry sale, a llama walk and exotic reptile shows.

Richmond Nature Park is open daily from 7 a.m. to sunset. Admission is free. 11851 Westminster Hwy., 604-718-6188, www.richmond.ca/parksrec/ptc/ naturepark/about.htm.

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Terra Nova Park

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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

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used the park to teach thousands of young students about growing and harvesting food.

The Sharing Farm hosts two annual festivals: the Garlic Festival,

scheduled for August, and Octoberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Applepalooza. Various workshops are held through the year.

See www.sharingfarm.ca for more information.

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kating, swimming, go-karting—Richmond has a host of recreational opportunities..

Minoru Park. Located in Richmond’s City Centre, the park is home to sports fields, Minoru Arenas, Richmond Cultural Centre, Minoru Chapel, Clement Track, Minoru Place Activity Centre for seniors and Minoru Aquatic Centre. The north end of the park has a small lake and walking paths.

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. 604-4485366. www.richmond.ca/parksrec/arenas/about.htm.

The Zone Bowling Alley. Located within the Riverport Sport and Entertainment Complex the Zone offers both five and 10 pin bowling lanes. 150-14200 Entertainment Blvd. 604-271-2695. www.zbowl.com.

6Pack Beach. Western Canada’s only indoor beach volleyball facility. 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.

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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. 604-278-6184. www.richmondgokarts.com/contact.html.

TBC Indoor Race Track. Open seven days a week, TBC offers a challenging indoor track. 2100 Viceroy Pl. 604-232-9196. 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. 604-2318281. A second location is at 100-4351 No. 3 Rd. 604-278-0221. www.clearonebadminton.com.

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Denny Morrison competes at the Richmond Olympic Oval during the 2010 Games.

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Richmond Olympic Oval

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ne of the 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 tournaments and other events.

Home to long track speed skating events in the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, the venue has won multiple design awards and lies in a park-like setting along the Fraser River’s Middle Arm. One of the facility’s biggest draws is its 23,000-square-foot fitness centre, offering stunning views of the North Shore mountains and river.

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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 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. Here are some of the notable ones that have been announced: •Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships, April 9-12.

•Wheelchair Rugby, Canada Cup, June 18-21.

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Golf

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here’s a multitude of places 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.

For those new to the game there’s these public courses: •West Richmond Pitch & Putt Golf Course, 9751 Pendleton Rd., 604-2717333. 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 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 5,787- yard course now owned by one of the most prestigious private golf clubs in Canada, Shaughnessy Golf 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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N

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 AzZaharaa Islamic Centre’s mosque, and the Ling Yen Mountain Temple, which sits just across the street from a church.

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.

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