Richmond is a thriving city where culture and character converge in a stunning setting. Whatever you crave – incredible Asian cuisine, breathtaking nature, or captivating history – Richmond is an experience truly Canadian in its multicultural essence and authentically Pacific. It’s all here.
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As a member municipality of Metro Vancouver, Richmond is composed of eight local neighbourhoods: Sea Island, City Centre, Thompson, West Richmond, Steveston, South Arm, East Richmond and Hamilton. As of 2022, the city has an estimated population of 230,584 people.
- Canada
- 10 November 1879 (municipality status)
Richmond is a unique island city, favourably located within Metro Vancouver in close proximity to downtown Vancouver and the U.S. border. It comprises a series of islands nested in the mouth of the Fraser River with the coastal mountain range as a backdrop. The islands include Sea Island, most of Lulu Island and 15 smaller islands.
- Averages one metre above sea level
Richmond is a culturally diverse and geographically unique community centrally located on the west coast Canada in metro Vancouver. The city is 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver, 25 minutes from the US border and is the location of Metro Vancouver's international airport.