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John Lee | March 31, 2023

Your Guide to Whale Watching in Richmond BC

It’s a breezy, sun-dappled day off the coast of British Columbia and the salty ocean spray is speckling your face. From your seat on the boat, you’ve already spotted several bald eagles whirling overhead plus a gaggle of sleepy-eyed seals lolling on a rocky islet. But when the vessel’s friendly skipper suddenly directs everyone’s attention

John Lee | May 17, 2023

Richmond’s Delicious Seafood Celebration Returns

When the second annual Steveston Spot Prawn and Seafood Celebration returns this month, locals and visitors will once again flock to Fisherman’s Wharf in the historic shoreline village. Launching on May 16, a friendly fleet of bobbling boats will be waiting, piled high with those much-anticipated B.C. spot prawns plus a full menu of other

John Lee | May 17, 2023

It’s Patio Time in Richmond!

It’s a T-shirt-warm evening and you’re hanging with friends on the chatty patio of your favourite Richmond restaurant. A golden sunset is unfurling 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 often. Not

John Lee | May 17, 2023

Local Chefs Dive into Richmond’s Seafood Bounty

When Harris Sakalis––newly appointed executive chef at Richmond’s Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel––was growing up in Greece, fishing was a foundation of family life. “There was almost a ceremonial feel to a day on the water with cousins, uncles and friends,” he says, recalling pushing the boat out in the cool ocean, starting the engine and

John Lee | May 11, 2023

Dive into Richmond’s Steveston Spot Prawn & Seafood Celebration

Locals and visitors are licking their lips in anticipation for the 2023 return of the Steveston Spot Prawn & Seafood Celebration. From May 16 to June 18, this year’s event serves-up a mouthwatering menu of tasty activities––including fresh-off-the-boat sales of spot prawns and more, expert on-stage cooking demonstrations, a family-friendly Spot the Spot Prawn experience

John Lee | May 8, 2023

Explore Richmond’s Brilliant Art Trail

This city is famous for its authentic Asian dining, ever-inviting parks and the historic charms of Steveston Village. But there’s another scene here that doesn’t receive quite so much attention, even though it’s far from hidden away. Richmond is home to a huge and fascinating array of public art. And––so long as you know where

John Lee | May 2, 2023

Richmond is Ready for Farmers’ Markets

It’s that time of year when a cornucopia of colourful farmers’ markets open in communities across British Columbia. And that includes Richmond, where a bumper crop of fresh-picked seasonal produce is about to arrive at some highly anticipated city locations. Now is the time to dig out your reusable shopping bags and plan your visits

John Lee | April 25, 2023

Richmond Night Market: The Insider’s Guide

Locals and visitors are marking their calendars for the 2023 return of one of Metro Vancouver’s favourite outdoor happenings. The brilliant Richmond Night Market will be operating every weekend from April 28 to October 9 this year––and once again there will be a full menu of irresistible fun to check out. If you’ve never been

John Lee | March 31, 2023

It’s Carnival Time in Richmond!

Lansdowne Centre Spring Carnival is here! The annual pop-up midway is back again this year, taking over a corner of Lansdowne Centre’s huge parking lot with its neon-studded fairground rides, colourful games, and the kind of delicious comfort food that makes abandoning your diet a great idea. Don’t wait too long to hop aboard the Zipper and the

John Lee | March 31, 2023

Hop to these Richmond Easter Happenings

Easter is just around the corner in springtime Richmond. And that means there’s a basketful of family-friendly special events and activities to check out throughout the city. Chocolate treats are certainly on the menu, of course, but you won’t need a sweet tooth to have a cracking good time here––so long as you know where

John Lee | March 23, 2023

Top Places for Blossom-Spotting in Richmond

Green shoots are rising and small pockets of colourful flowers are popping-up throughout the city. But for many of us, it only feels like time to wave goodbye to winter and look forward to spring when the dramatic cherry blossoms start opening throughout Richmond. These lush, delicate, selfie-inviting blooms are the perfect reason to grab

John Lee | March 7, 2023

Airport Dining Takes off at YVR

When Eric Pateman took over the culinary program at Vancouver International Airport in September 2022, he knew he would be busy. But the highly experienced restaurant and food industry entrepreneur loves a challenge. And with 66 YVR food and beverage operators to curate and a five-year culinary reinvention plan now underway, he has been fully