Things to Know

There's some helpful things to know about Richmond, BC, and Canada before and during your trip.

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Getting to and Around Richmond

No matter how you choose to arrive – car, RV, plane or ferry – Richmond is one of the first places you’ll visit in British Columbia and centrally located to Metro Vancouver attractions.

Useful Information

Wondering what kind of clothes to pack, how much sales tax is, or what the time difference is? You’ll find those answers and more in this section.

Visitor Centres

Richmond, British Columbia has two conveniently located Visitor Centres where friendly staff will answer your questions and you can pick up informational brochures, maps and souvenir items.

Richmond Neighbourhoods

Richmond's neighbourhoods are as diverse as its people. Each neighbourhood offers distinct activities and attractions. Whether you visit Richmond to relax, explore, taste, learn or shop there is something here for all ages.

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

The Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the second largest airport in Canada and is located on Sea Island in Richmond, about 15 kilometres from downtown Vancouver.

Special Interests

Travelling with your family or on a business trip? Are you a senior or have accessibility needs? In this section, you will learn about how to enjoy a visit to Richmond from your perspective.

Fun City Facts

Here are some fun facts you can use on your visit to test the locals on how well they know their hometown.

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Publications and Maps

Tourism Richmond produces numerous publications every year in order to provide information to visitors, industry partners, business travellers and the public in general.  A wealth of information is at your fingerstips, contact us today for your personal copy!

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