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Iona Beach Dog Park

John Lee | August 29, 2022

How to Pamper Your Pooch in Richmond

There are countless ways to enjoy a great day out with friends and family in Richmond. But when your closest companion has a wet nose, four legs and an ever-wagging tail, you might need to plan your excursions a little more carefully. Luckily, this dog-friendly city is filled like a kibble-packed food bowl with fun

Tourism Richmond | August 23, 2022

Steveston Grand Prix of Art: the Insider’s Guide

Artists and art fans will be flocking to waterfront Steveston Village on Saturday, September 3, 2022, for one of Metro Vancouver’s coolest cultural happenings. The 12th annual Grand Prix of Art will see up to 80 creative-types from every skill level setting up their easels at designated outdoor spots throughout area—then painting whatever they see in

John Lee | August 22, 2022

Richmond’s Sunset Viewing Hotspots

It’s that time of year when summer skies take on rich golden hues––and breathtaking sunsets are often striped with pyrotechnic shades of orange, crimson, purple and more. Keen to slow down, look up and immersive yourself in some soul-stirring Richmond sunsets? Read on for our recommended local viewing spots––then plan a few superbly scenic evenings

John Lee | August 17, 2022

It’s patio time in Richmond!

It’s a T-shirt-warm summer evening and you’re hanging with friends on the chatty patio of your favourite Richmond restaurant. A golden sunset is painting itself across the sky, the table is filled with delicious dishes and chilled libations and a deep reverie of relaxation is reminding you that you really need to do this more

John Lee | August 15, 2022

2022 Richmond Maritime Festival: the Insider’s Guide

Locals and visitors will be flocking to Steveston this month for the much-anticipated return of Metro Vancouver’s favourite nautical celebration. Anchored in and around the shoreline heritage buildings of Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, the family-friendly Richmond Maritime Festival promises a treasure chest of fun-loving activities and performances. Running from 11:00am to 6:00pm on both

Tourism Richmond | August 12, 2022

Discover Richmond with the Experience Passports

Discover new places in Richmond and enjoy special offers for both first-time visitors and long-time locals with the Experience Passports. The Experience Passports are free mobile apps that can conveniently be downloaded onto your phone’s browser and are designed to make exploring Richmond easy and enjoyable. We have put together three experiences for you to

John Lee | August 9, 2022

Dive into Richmond’s Authentic Asian Eats Tour

With hundreds of unique restaurants and an unrivalled reputation for culinary diversity, it’s often said that Richmond serves up the best Asian dining outside Asia. But for many out-of-town visitors––including locals from throughout Metro Vancouver––the dine-out scene here can sometimes feel a little intimidating and hard to navigate. But it doesn’t have to be this

Gikumi Boat

John Lee | August 9, 2022

Explore the Fraser River on a Unique Boat Cruise

Views of the mighty Fraser River are easy to find in shoreline Richmond. But there aren’t many opportunities to board an immaculate vintage boat for a slow travel meander along this hugely historic and superbly scenic waterway. That’s where this summer’s Voyage of the Gikumi comes in. On select days this August, the beautifully restored

Abigail | July 8, 2022

STRIP MALLS: EMPIRE CENTRE

It’s a quintessential spring day in Richmond, sunny and buzzing with people eager to eat a delicious meal together. At Empire Centre (4600, 4540, 4580 Number 3 Road), one of the larger strip malls in the city, families wait outside Chef Tony Seafood Restaurant for their name to be called for dim sum. With elevated

John Lee | May 26, 2022

Richmond’s New Seafood Celebration Spotlights Local Fishers

With the first-ever Steveston Spot Prawn and Seafood Celebration continuing until June 5, locals and visitors have been rediscovering Richmond’s delicious fresh-catch bounty. But behind the tasty Dine About restaurant specials and the glistening spot prawns available from the boats at Fisherman’s Wharf, there’s the deeply anchored tale of B.C.’s remarkable fishing industry. Fishers have

John Lee | May 18, 2022

Local chefs dive into Richmond’s seafood bounty

When Chef Will Lew started planning his special menu items for the Dine About component of Richmond’s new Steveston Spot Prawn and Seafood Celebration, he faced a couple of key challenges. Firstly, the Club Versante executive chef had to create enticing pop-up dishes for all three of the restaurants attached to Richmond’s swish Versante Hotel.

John Lee | May 12, 2022

Dive into Richmond’s Brand New Seafood Celebration

Locals and visitors are licking their lips in anticipation for a tasty new event that launches in Richmond this month. Running from May 6 to June 5, the first ever Steveston Spot Prawn and Seafood Celebration offers a mouthwatering menu of activities–including fresh-off-the-boat sales of spot prawns and more, expert on-stage cooking demonstrations and a