Best of Richmond 2022

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DISCOVER THE BEST OF RICHMOND Inside is a 40-page section where you’ll discover the best businesses in Richmond. These are the results from our annual survey where we ask readers to rank the top spots for dining, shopping and service. You’ll also learn about some of the interesting people and natural environments that make Richmond a great place to call home.

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THANK-YOU RICHMOND!

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The Best of Richmond

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Intro Welcome to the 14th edition of Best of Richmond. Every year, the Richmond News asks our readers to vote on the businesses and organizations they think deserve recognition for their excellent service and contribution to the community. In the following pages, you’ll see the results of that contest. But a community is about more than commerce, it’s also about caring and colourful people, as well as places to walk your dog or enjoy nature.

FOOD & BEVERAGE SHOPS & SERVICES HEALTH & FITNESS

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Inside, you will meet some of the folks who help bring Richmond to life as well as lists of some of the best places in Richmond to take a selfie, watch planes, view public art and more. We hope you enjoy all that’s best about Richmond!

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THE BEST OF

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FOOD & BEVERAGES

BEST BAKERY

BEST BURGER

1 Britannia Brewing Steveston 2 McDonald’s 3 White Spot

1 Icy Bar 2 Outpost Mini Donut Company 3 Sinfully The Best

BEST BBQ

1 Steveston Bakery 2 Diplomat Bakery 3 Garden City Bakery

BEST DESSERT

1 Hog Shack Cook House 2 Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ 3 Anar Persian Cuisine

BEST CHEF

1 Bob Singh-Ginger Indian Cuisine 2 Tony -75 West 3 Nutcha Phanthoupheng-Baan Lao

BEST DIM SUM

BEST BREAKFAST

BEST CHINESE FOOD

1 Bamboo Express 2 Danny’s WunTun Restaurant 3 No.9 Restaurant

BEST FILIPINO RESTAURANT

1 Kumare Restaurant and Bakery 2 Little Ongpin Restaurant 3 Tindahan Grocery Ltd

BEST BREWERY

BEST CHINESE BAKERY 1 Kam Do Bakery 2 Maxim’s Bakery 3 Saint Germain Bakery

BEST FINE DINING

1 Steveston Seafood House 2 The Keg Steakhouse + Bar 3 Chop Steakhouse & Bar

BEST BRUNCH

BEST CHINESE BBQ

BEST FISH N CHIPS

1 Britannia Brewing Steveston 2 Cora 3 The Steveston Café & Hotel 1 Britannia Brewing Steveston 2 Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks 3 Monkey 9 Brewing Co. 1 Britannia Brewing Steveston 2 Flying Beaver Bar & Grill 3 Cora

1 HK B.B.Q. Master 2 Parker Place Aberdeen Fresh Meat & BBQ 3 Danny’s WunTun Restaurant

1 Continental Seafood Restaurant 2 Empire Seafood Restaurant 3 Kirin Seafood Restaurant

1 Pajo’s Fish & Chips 2 Dave’s Fish & Chips 3 Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurrant

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Dave Chauhan

Chief Superintendent Dave Chauhan has been with the RCMP for 31 years, bringing an extensive and diverse operational and administrative policing experience to Richmond detachment.

He started his career with the RCMP in 1991 and served 14 years at Prince George detachment where he worked in several sections.

In 2005, he moved with his family to the Lower Mainland to take a posting with BC RCMP’s Major Crime Section where he worked on E Division Serious Crime Unit, Criminal Investigation Unit and Surrey Detachment Major Crime Section.

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What do you like best about Richmond?

Besides the rich and diverse culture of Richmond, I really appreciate the fact how well the RCMP is supported by our citizens. How do you stay healthy in Richmond?

I like to work out at the RCMP detachment gym and during my days off, when I bring my son to the Olympic Oval for basketball games, I enjoy long walks along the river. What’s your favourite area of nature in Richmond?

I love the scenery and trails at the Iona Beach

In 2017, Chauhan was promoted to inspector as operations support for IHIT and in 2019 he assumed command of IHIT as the Officer-In-charge.

In November 2020, he was assigned the role of acting Officer-in-Charge of the Lower Mainland Integrated Teams.

Born in India, he recalls Richmond was the first city he set foot in, in Canada, arriving through YVR 40 years ago. He is honoured to serve the citizens of this wonderful city and is committed to working together in collaboration with the City of Richmond and community partners in making Richmond the safest city to live in Canada.

Regional Park. What song best describes Richmond?

Michael Buble – Feeling Good. Where in Richmond do you like to take out-of-town guests?

My first choice is Steveston village, but I also like to explore authentic cuisine restaurants in other parts of the city as well. What is one of Richmond’s hidden gems?

My personal favourite: No. 5. Road — “Highway to Heaven,” a beautiful religious co-existence of so many faith groups.

Chief Supt. Dave Chauhan was recently appointed Officer in Charge of the Richmond RCMP.

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BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT

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1 Cultivate Food Truck 2 Salty’s Lobster Food Truck 3 La Callejara Food Truck

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BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT

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BEST KOREAN RESTAURANT 1 Daan Korean Cuisine Restaurant 2 Hanok Korean Restaurant 3 Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

BEST LATE NIGHT EATS 1 Icy Bar 2 Koto Izakaya Sushi Robata 3 No. 9 Restaurant

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watch planes With Vancouver International Airport situated in Richmond, we are the city with the most ideal plane watching spots.

Where

Flight Path Park This outdoor park is in the Sea Island area of Richmond right on Russ Baker Way. This park has a clear view of YVR’s runway. Situated in the middle of the park is a miniature version of an airport runway, paper airplane benches, a half-dome globe, and information on the city’s aviation history.

It’s free and open all day.

Whether it be within the city, or a quick drive out closer to the airport, there are plenty of options to catch that plane taking off or landing.

Iona Beach Park/Causeway

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Located at the north and west side of YVR airport, this is the one of the best spots to plane watch while enjoying a walk when the sun sets. There is a four-kilometre jetty that stretches out above the water and is considered an easy walk. This plane watching spot is gated and only open between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.

A great place to take a walk and plane watch is the north end of the West Dyke Trail, which leads into Terra Nova. There are benches for people to sit and take a break while waiting for planes to land or take off from YVR airport, which is across the Fraser River.

This outdoor plane spotting platform is adjacent to the South Terminal building on Cowley Crescent in Richmond. There is free limited parking for those visiting this spot and it is also accessible by public transit. This viewing platform is open 24 hours.

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1 Westcoast Poke 2 Purpose Smoothie Co. 3 Pokey Okey

BEST PRODUCE

1 Kin’s Farm Market 2 Urban Farm Market 3 Richmond Country Farm

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Krystal Kiran

Currently serving as Branscombe House Artist-in-Residence, Krystal Kiran is a Punjabi-Canadian interdisciplinary performing artist and educator whose body of work explores “third culture” identity and arts as healing practices.

Kiran began her professional performing career as a dancer at the PNE at age 16. She made her Broadway debut three years later in New York City in the original cast of “Bombay

Q&A

What do you like best about Richmond?

The people. I’ve been getting to know so many interesting, kind humans from different communities as a part of this residency. The community we’ve been building at Branscombe House continues to get lovelier by the day. How do you stay healthy in Richmond?

I love going for runs in Steveston. I tend to take little dance breaks and have shot a few dance and movement videos in the neighbourhood.

They are up on the @branscombehouse IG. What’s your favourite area of nature in Richmond?

I have still yet to discover this and am open to suggestions!

Dreams.” Since then, she has toured internationally, across North America and has several film/television credits as an actor, dancer, choreographer, director and producer.

A certified yoga, pilates and meditation instructor, Kiran’s “healing arts” practice explores a variety of movement modalities by bridging her Indian heritage and all other aspects of her training and professional experiences.

What song best describes Richmond?

A Sufi Qawwali song called “Man Kunto Maula” sung by Abi Sampa, which I recently performed at the Richmond Arts Awards. I feel it represents the diversity of Richmond as I’m experiencing through my residency. Where in Richmond do you like to take out-of-town guests?

Nanaksar Gurdwara and International Buddhist Society. They are both stunning structures and sanctuaries of peace. What is one of Richmond’s hidden gems?

Branscombe House: it’s a beautiful space, you can feel its history. To be doing wellness and arts practices here is a unique experience.

Come visit!

Krystal Kiran is the artist in residence at Branscombe House.

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Phil Korytko Phil Korytko has been teaching music to the people of Steveston for more than 20 years. As a young man, he toured Canada with his band, Belly Button Window, and continued to perform, record and play locally in many venues. Students of all ages and abilities have graced his

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studio, some of whom have gone on to become accomplished musicians of their own. Korytko’s lessons are adapted to an individual’s needs and he feels watching a young student struggle to hold a guitar in the first lesson, to a student that becomes a musician themselves, is a gift.

What do you like best about Ricichmond?

What song best describes Richmond?

The small town feel in a bigger city. The diverse cultures and ethnicity.

“Five feet and rising” by Johnny Cash.

How do you stay healthy in Richmond?

I like to walk the dyke trail and visit Richmond Nature Park. The lack of hills makes it easy to cycle and scooter around. There are fantastic bike paths that are newly upgraded which adds to the safety. What’s your favourite area of nature in Richmond?

The Dyke Trail is quite lovely with a changing landscape throughout the seasons. Especially in the fall with the migratory birds that gather in the marshlands.

Where in Richmond do you like to take out-of-town guests?

Steveston Village offers a wide variety of food choices, especially if you like seafood. You can take your meal to go and eat out on the boardwalk on a sunny or warm evening. What is one of Richmond’s hidden gems?

The night market offers fun things to do and I have a soft spot for this place as my band has played the market stage a few times.

Phil Korytko has been teaching music to the people of Steveston for more than 20 years, after touring the country with his band.

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enjoy a community garden Community gardens are shared spaces where the public gather to grow food, flowers and plants. As of 2021, there are 415 com-

munity garden plots in Richmond all of which belong to registered gardeners.

While the public can’t just

Where

Brighouse Community Garden The Brighouse community garden is located behind Samuel Brighouse Elementary School with public access all year round.

This particular community garden has water access from April to October and gardening tools such as wheelbarrows, shovels and more. This garden has various plots ranging from 30 square feet to 150 square feet. King George Community Garden This garden is located on Cambie Road between the East Richmond Community Hall and King George Tennis Courts. It is a medium-sized garden in the North Richmond area with 26 80-square-foot plots, six 40-square-foot plots and six raised beds. Terra Nova Community Garden This community garden is one of the bigger gardens in Richmond. It is located on Westminster Highway in the Terra Nova Rural Park, just north of the Terra Nova Rural

take food from these gardens, people are encouraged to walk around to see how people grow food, meet new friends and share skills.

Park Farm Centre. There is year-round access to this garden with water access and gardening tools. There are approximately 99 200-square-foot plots throughout the entire garden. Paulik Park Community Garden This is one of the more popular community gardens as it is inside Paulik Park. There are 20 200-square-foot plots, and three 100-square-foot plots with an accessible gravel parking lot nearby. Garden Garden

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It was only in April that this garden was officially opened and is the city’s largest community garden yet. It’s located on Garden City Road and has 200 plots for residents to plant vegetables and herbs. According to the City of Richmond, this garden is made up of “self-enclosed above ground containers” and is more accessible for those with mobility issues.

Terra Nova Community Garden (main photo) and Paulik Park Community Garden are just two of the beautiful plots the public are welcome to visit in the city.

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Shaena Furlong

Shaena Furlong is the newly appointed president and CEO of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce.

Furlong studied English literature at Concordia University in Montreal, and Non-Profit Management at Simon Fraser University.

She spent the last decade working for the organization in various capacities, most recently as its director of operations. Born and raised in the Lower Mainland, Furlong has deep roots to the community.

She is passionate about connecting chamber members to each other and finds inspiration in the creative, passionate members she gets to work with every day.

She spent the early part of her career working for Richmond-based Great Canadian Gaming Corporation and the Richmond Review.

Q&A

What do you like best about Richmond?

It’s all about the people. I think that once you start coming out to events and networking in Richmond, this city can feel very much like a small town. Everyone is always willing to help each other out, volunteer or share good ideas. How do you stay healthy in Richmond?

I’m a runner. Last week I “discovered” the perfect 15-km Richmond running route — a loop over the Canada Line bridge into Richmond, along the pathways on the North arm of the Fraser and then back over the Knight Street Bridge into Vancouver where I live. What’s your favourite area of nature

Outside of the office, Furlong can be found working on embroidery, running along to an audiobook or enjoying nature.

in Richmond?

The Shell Road Trail in the summer. Somehow right in the heart of the city, there’s a perfectly serene strip of nature. What song best describes Richmond?

This Must Be the Place – The Talking Heads Where in Richmond do you like to take out-of-town guests?

The Bruno Restaurant at the Versante Hotel.

The food is so good that I dream about it. What is one of Richmond’s hidden gems?

Mama’s Dumpling & Coffee tucked away among the offices on Hammersmith Way — I recommend the Xiao Long Bao.

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Shaena Furlong was recently appointed president and CEO of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce.

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admire public art

Richmond has its fair share of great artwork on display throughout the city.

is always an art piece hidden around. The city’s public art program invites community interaction while making Richmond more welcoming and vibrant.

From sculptures to murals there

Where

Sea to Sky Public Art

cated at Lansdowne Centre, Aberdeen Centre, Richmond Oval, Steveston Town Square Park, Britannia Shipyards and Fisherman’s Park. The art-decorated tables first appeared during the pandemic as a way for the public to dine outside.

This artwork was created by Musqueam artist Thomas Cannell and is located at the corner of The Paramount building on No. 3 Road, right across from Richmond Centre. The public artwork is a mosaic of fish, whales, eagles, salmon and humans “puzzled together” into a triangular shape. This art piece symbolizes the similarity between animals and humans, that the desire is to be together in a safe and secure environment as a community.

Water Sky Garden Right outside the Olympic Oval a red net sculpture hangs just above a small garden. This art piece titled “Water Sky Garden” was created by Janet Echelman alongside a team of engineers, consultants, architects and more.

The red net symbolizes the native Musqueam Band continuing to teach their children to fish using nets at a particular bend in the Fraser River to this day.

Pop-up Picnic Tables Artwork can be functional too.

Richmond has six locations with picnic tables that have artwork designs on them by local artists.

These pop-up picnic tables are lo-

These public art installations in Richmond are worthy of a second look. The Sea to Sky (main photo) and Water Sky Garden at the Olympic Oval.

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Angela Soon Angela Soon has lived in Richmond since 1973, attending Burnett Jr. High and Richmond High.

She loves encouraging everyone to appreciate nature, including the raccoons!

Soon enjoys coordinating events, supporting small businesses, local farmers and is passionate about Richmond’s ecology and biodiversity.

Soon is now working as a community facilities programmer with the City of Richmond.

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What do you like best about Richmond?

What song best describes Richmond?

I like the variety of programs offered at all city recreation facilities and parks.

“A Song About Richmond” by Sandy H. has footage of our city. It’s on YouTube.

How do you stay healthy in Richmond?

Exploring all the trails in Richmond keeps me fit. What’s your favourite natural area of Richmond?

The flora and fauna at the Richmond Nature Park that change through the seasons. Bog plants bloom in spring and Rufous hummingbirds arrive from the south. When the summer days are hot, the trails are perfect for a cool evening stroll. In autumn, squirrels are busy gathering pine cones. The park sparkles in the snow that begs a winter walk.

Where in Richmond do you like to take out-of-town guests?

Terra Nova Rural Park has beautiful scenery where you can view wildlife such as bald eagles and great blue herons. For those with children, we plan a picnic at the Adventure Playground. What is one of Richmond’s hidden gems?

Paulik Neighbourhood Park, which has huge trees, beautiful flowers, beehives, public art and a community garden.

Angela Soon absolutely adores all of the wonderful nature that Richmond has to offer, from spring to summer and from fall through winter.

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walk your dog Spending time with our furry family member is important to many residents and community members of Richmond.

Sometimes there’s the quick walk around the neighbourhood, but there are times

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Aberdeen Neighbourhood Park This park was built in 2018 and is one of the newest neighbourhood parks in Richmond City Centre. It’s located at the intersection of Hazelbridge Way and Cambie Road and is a great place to walk pets.

There’s a fenced dog park as well for owners who want to give their pets some offleash time. McDonald Beach Park This park is located at the north end of Sea Island, along the North Arm of the Fraser River, and is perfect for an afternoon walk or off-leash day for dogs. While dogs must be on-leash in the park, there is an off-leash part of the park for them. As the name suggests, it’s a sandy area along the water so bring a towel to dry off your dog. Iona Beach Regional Park Iona is a great spot for walks for humans and dogs alike. Dogs are allowed off-leash on the lower roadway of the Iona Jetty, but

where residents want to take their dogs out for a day of fun with others. Here is a list of popular spots to walk your dog or off-leash areas for them to run around, go for a swim or make friends.

they must be on-leash on the trail (the fourkilometre jetty) and everywhere else in the park. The two areas dogs aren’t allowed in, because of high value wildlife habitats, are the ponds and areas on the east side of the park and the foreshore and beach area between the Iona Jetty and the North Jetty. Garden City Park While this is a general community park, dogs are allowed on-leash in the area.

There is also a designated off-leash enclosed section of the park where dogs can run about. This is a medium-sized area with a double-gate entry for the dogs’ safety and dirt and sand surface. South Dyke Doggie Park This almost seven-acre waterfront park is located on the South Arm area of the Fraser River. It’s an off-leash park with gravel trails, benches and colourful dog sculptures. Poop bags are usually supplied, and there are water fountains for both humans and dogs.

Making friends at McDonald Beach Park is easy to do with sand, water and sticks galore.

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Tung Chan

Tung Chan has been a Richmond resident since 1984. He served as the chair of the Richmond Library Trustee Board from 2002-2004. From 1990 to 1993, Chan was a Vancouver city councillor while living in Richmond. Before joining SUCCESS as its CEO in 2006, Chan was TD Bank’s District vice-president for Richmond, Ladner and Tsawwassen.

Chan has a long history of community involvement. Currently, he is a member of the Canadian Red Cross B.C. and Yukon Provincial Advisory Committee, BC Community Care and Community Living Appeal Board and an honorary board

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member of the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education.

He is also a retired Honorary Captain of the Royal Canadian Navy, and the former chair of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 1 in Halifax, N.S., from 2012 to 2017.

Chan was awarded the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2002 and 2012, an honorary Doctorate in Law from University Canada West in 2013, and inducted into the Order of British Columbia in 2014.

In his leisure time, Chan enjoys reading and travelling.

What do you like best about Richmond?

What song best describes Richmond?

The people. We have one of the highest life expectancies in Canada and yet our people are full of youth and vitality.

My hope is “Imagine” by John Lennon will become Richmond’s song. Its lyrics describe a utopian place where people live together in peace without barriers imposed by religion, possessions or country.

How do you stay healthy in Richmond?

There are plenty of parks, dykes and community centres where people can go to walk, run or swim. What’s your favourite area of nature in Richmond?

The 55-acre conservation area near River Road and Cambie Road that includes 15 acres which is supposed to be named after the civic-minded former owner’s family patriarch Mr. Sun Hor Lum.

Where in Richmond do you like to take out-of-town guests?

Steveston Village is, of course, the best place in Richmond to take out-of-town guests. What is one of Richmond’s hidden gems?

The perogies and borscht available at the Ukrainian Community Society of Ivan Franko on Francis Road. The other hidden gem is Minoru Park.

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Jim Wishlove

Long-time Steveston resident Jim Wishlove began his career as a volunteer firefighter before being joining Richmond Fire-Rescue in 1990.

With RFR, he served as a firefighter, dispatcher and instructor, and progressed through the ranks and was promoted to Deputy Chief in 2009.

After a spell with New Westminster Fire-Rescue, he returned to Richmond in 2018 and was appointed Fire Chief in May 2022.

Jim is a recipient of the British Columbia Long

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Service Award, which recognizes 25 years in the Fire Service, as well as the Federal Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal. He holds a Chartered Professional Manager designation.

Jim has studied at the Justice Institute of B.C., the Sauder School of Business, SFU and Capilano University.

Away from work, Jim enjoys travelling, skiing and is a piper, having played twice on-stage with Sir Paul McCartney in Vancouver.

What do you like best about Richmond?

the open views are brilliant.

I deeply appreciate the rich diversity that Richmond offers: the riverside views, open fields and a busy downtown core with all the amenities of a busy city centre. I’m a bit of a foodie as well, and I enjoy sampling many different types of high quality cuisine all over Richmond — plus it saves me doing dishes at home after.

What song best describes Richmond?

How do you stay healthy in Richmond?

I simply try to move every day, whether that’s practicing yoga or walking the dogs along one of our dykes. I appreciate the open access to the outdoors and the fresh air that our island city offers. What’s your favourite area of nature in Richmond?

The dykes and Garry Point — the fresh air and

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If we’re dining out, there are so many favourites in town that I love — I usually visit them with people I have visiting.  What is one of Richmond’s hidden gems?

London Farm and the walk along the south dyke are both incredible places to see and experience.

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Steveston Village The village itself is known for its rich history as well as a popular filming location. From brick walls, to cute cafes and water views, Steveston Village has it all for those photo backdrops. A tip for taking photos here is to head down to the wharf and onto the piers where you can capture a great view of the water without any people or boats blocking the background. The best time is probably at sunrise and sunset. Garry Point Park During cherry blossom season this is the “go-to” spot for photos with tunnels of the pink trees lining the entrance to the park. There is also the Kuno

neighbourhoods and spots for daily and even seasonal photoshoots and we are listing the most popular and easy-to-get-to locations.

Japanese Garden on the south side of the park, closest to the parking lot, with lots of greenery and even a little concrete bridge. The garden celebrates the centennial year of the arrival of the first Japanese immigrant to Canada. This park is west of Steveston Village and is accessible by public transit. Minoru Park While the park is under renovations until spring 2023, it’s known for its ponds and an easy walkway that loops around in a circle. In the centre of the park is a wooden bridge that is great for individual or group photos. The Minoru Chapel is also less than a fiveminute walk away for more photo opportunities.

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From buildings to nature, Richmond has it all when it comes to photo opportunities. While most places listed are free, there are some spots that can guarantee you that “Instagrammable” pho-

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Richmond Night Market Summer is here and every year the Richmond Night Market creates a multitude of photo options. The downside is you have to pay for it. However, this year, the market features neon signs throughout the market as well as light-up trees near the food area. It is close to the Bridgeport Skytrain Station and if the public decides to drive, parking is free. International Temple

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If you’re looking for an artsy and cultural backdrop, then this is the place. This grand temple is in southeast Richmond and features a lovely garden for visitors. The front and back yards of the temple has pavilions, stone

to for a price. And if you’re still looking for variations around Richmond, there is always the option to take the same photo at night, which sets a different mood.

landscaping and lotus ponds. The temple is open every day from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is on Steveston Highway between No. 3 and No. 4 roads. McArthurGlen If you’ve been near YVR, then you’ve most likely passed by Richmond’s shopping outlet mall.

McArthurGlen is like a miniature town for photoshoots with gazebos, a covered walkway with lights, street lamps and art sculptures. This is the place you want to be during Christmas as the entire outlet is decorated with lights with a giant Christmas ornament and tree in the centre of the outlet for those festive photos. Parking is free, but the gates close late in the evening.

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Sharon MacGougan

Sharon MacGougan is a retired band teacher with the Richmond School District and lifelong Richmond resident.

She is currently the president of the Garden City Conservation Society, director of Tir-na-nOg Theatre School and Casa Meshiko Cultural Society; White Crane kung fu instructor, member of the

International Council of Dance (UNESCO) and teacher of Aztec dance.

Sharon has a deep love of the natural world and is committed to the idea of “good measure,” something she learned from her father at a young age.

Always give back a little bit more!

Q&A What do you like best about Richmond?

The natural parks in Richmond that factor in the needs of wildlife and support our bird populations. How do you stay healthy in Richmond?

Walking the dog, kung fu training and Aztec dance for exercise. Spending time in my backyard forest for my spirit. And eating vegetables grown by our local organic farmers! What’s your favourite area of nature in Richmond?

The Garden City Lands, mainly with the realization of how saving carbon sequestering peat is important for all of our futures. And Paulik Park, a forest exists there because a neighbour cared enough to

plant trees. What song best describes Richmond?

Birdsong is the first thing that comes to mind. As I hear them sing, I feel happy and want to ensure that they are always with us. I’m proud that Richmond is an internationally significant area for birds.

May their songs always surround us! Where in Richmond do you like to take out-of-town guests?

Steveston, because it reminds me of how Richmond used to be. What is one of Richmond’s hidden gems?

The wonderful people, especially the volunteers, that give back to our community in a way that makes Richmond stronger.

Sharon MacGougan has a deep love of nature and volunteers to save birds and the natural habitat.

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THANK YOU RICHMOND FOR THE VOTES!!

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Yannick Simovich Yannick Simovich’s management career spans over 30 years in a variety of roles within the hotel industry from Europe to North America.

Currently the general manager of the Vancouver Airport Marriott, where he’s been since 2003, Simovich started across the parking lot at the old Richmond Inn.

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What do you like best about Richmond?

I love Richmond for the people and its culture and food scene. How do you stay healthy in Richmond?

I usually run on the dyke before or after work most days during the summer. Most of the time it’s usually from the UBC Boathouse to Steveston. What’s your favourite area of nature in Richmond?

I would say my favourite area

He is also the president of Tourism Richmond and sits on the board of directors for the Richmond Hotel Association and the Richmond Hotel Destination association.

Simovich has a passion for hotels, food, wine, sports and the outdoors, as well as for the people he works with.

where nature is involved would be Iona Regional Beach Park. Where in Richmond do you like to take out-of-town guests?

Steveston Village is the place to go for my out-of-town guests. What is one of Richmond’s hidden gems?

Richmond has many hidden gems, but the Buddhist International Temple is one for a place of worship and Shanghai River restaurant is another when it comes to the food scene.

Thank you to the Richmond community for your support and voting me as one of the Best Financial Planners.

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“My passion is applying financial knowledge and skills to help my clients develop a personal financial strategy.

I will take the time to understand what matters most to you, then recommend strategies for reaching your goals—whatever they may be!”

Christina Chiu, CFP ®, PFP ®

RBC Royal Bank

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Thank You RICHOMOND FOR YOUR VOTES! We’re grateful to be one of the “Best Independent Pet Store” Visit Us at 8-8671 No. 1 Rd. (Seafair Plaza)

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Yannick Simovich (left) gets out and about a lot in Richmond thanks to his role as Tourism Richmond president.

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BEST DANCE STUDIO

BEST GOLF COURSE

BEST PERSONAL TRAINER

1 Defy Gravity Dance Company 2 Richmond Academy of Dance 3 Danceability Studio

1 Greenacres Golf Course 2 Quilchena Golf & Country Club 3 Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club

BEST DANCE TEACHER

BEST GYM

BEST DENTIST

BEST HEARING CLINIC 1 Expert Hearing Solutions 2 Amplifon Hearing Clinic 3 Connect Hearing

1 Tao Day Spa 2 Dalaga Beauty Studio 3 Raintree Wellness Spa

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BEST MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO

BEST YOGA INSTRUCTOR

BEST OPTOMETRIST

BEST NATUROPATH

1 Richelle O’Brien 2 Jennifer Vartiainen 3 George Pytlik

1 True Conditioning 2 Thompson Community Centre 3 Richmond Olympic Oval

1 Steveston Smiles 2 River Road Dental 3 Dr. James Cadigan 1 Richmond Denture Clinic 2 Dr. Gavin Forsyth (Clear Dental) 3 West Coast Denture 1 Dr. Karen Eddy 2 Dr. Tod McNab 3 Dr. Francis Y. Cheng

1 Advantage Jiu Jitsu 2 Tong Moo Do Martial Arts 3 Richmond Martial Arts 1 Dr. Helena Zurekova 2 Dr. Romi Fung 3 Dr. Neetu Dhiman

1 Sophie Manfredi 2 Cameron David 3 Russel Sean

BEST PHYSIO

1 True Physio + Pilates 2 Empower Physiotherapy 3 IP Physio

BEST SPA

1 Mercedes Sanchez Garcia 2 Carine Young 3 Vicki Hodgson

BEST YOGA STUDIO

1 YYOGA 2 Defy Gravity Dance Company 3 Perfect Hearts Yoga

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Keily Hutt Keily Hutt is a Grade 12 student at McNair and is currently a nationallycompetitive artistic swimmer, taking part in the upcoming Junior World Artistic Swimming Championships.

the second last phase of national team trials in hopes of making it to the top 16 athletes and advancing to the final phase of national team trials in Montreal.

Recently, she competed at the 2022 Canadian Artistic Swimming Championships (CASC).

In the future, she aspires to be a surgeon and is pursuing this by attending the PennState pre-med program this coming fall.

Following the CASC, she attended

Q&A

What do you like best about Richmond?

It’s the kind of city that allows me to feel the environment of a city life, but also allows me to experience that serenity that is brought by nature. How do you stay healthy in Richmond?

I am a competitive swimmer and because Richmond has many wonderful swimming facilities, I am able to frequent these pools to stay healthy. What’s your favourite area of nature in Richmond?

I have always thought that Dyke Road is one of the most peaceful places to go. This is because even when it’s a

rainy day, I am able to park my car there and experience the serenity of the river. What song Richmond?

best

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Good Life by Kanye West and T-Pain. Where in Richmond do you like to take out-of-town guests?

I’ve had many homestays at my home and one place I have always loved to take them is Steveston Village. What is one of Richmond’s hidden gems?

ESpot is an arcade that is located right by Aberdeen. This is one of my go-to places with friends.

Keily Hutt is making waves in the world of artistic swimming.

city of richmond, thank you so much for voting us for

best physiotherapy clinic

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Thank you to our wonderful patients, and community that has supported us. It is a great honour to be a finalist in the category of best dentist in Richmond. Congratulations to all the other finalists for Best of Richmond. It’s been a big year for us; we have moved to a new location and re-branded our name to Seacoast Dental Centre. Please stop by and visit us at our new location!!

Sincerely Dr. James Cadigan

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THANK YOU RICHMOND FOR VOTING US ONE OF THE BEST OF RICHMOND! 5 YEARS IN A ROW The clinic where Quality means comfort and confidence.

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River Road Dental 140-6800 River Road, Richmond, BC V6X 1X5

Thank you Richmond for voting me in the category of 'Best Naturopath!'

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view beautiful photos

For the last year or so, the Richmond News has been running a regular online early morning section,

called Good Morning, Richmond (GMR), where we ask readers to send in their favourite photos of life,

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Thank You! Voted 2022 finalist for:

Best Naturopath

Focus areas of treatment:

Cosmetic Botox and Acupuncture Fertility, Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum Care Pain & Stroke Management Vitamin IV Therapy

Allergies & Eczema Weight Management Menopausal & Menstrual Health Fatigue, Immune & Digestive Support

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places and nature around Richmond.

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from around our beautiful city. Here is just a few of them. To see more, got to Richmond-News.com every morning.

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