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John Lee | March 1, 2022

RICHMOND’S DELICIOUS BRUNCH SCENE

With more than 800 restaurants to choose from, Richmond’s kaleidoscopic dining scene serves-up countless options for hungry locals and visitors. And when it comes to brunch, the menu is even more inviting – so long as you know where to go. Read on for details of some of our favourites, then gather your friends and

John Lee | February 7, 2022

10 THINGS TO BUY AT OOMOMO

Dollar stores are plentiful in Metro Vancouver and most of them sell the same mix of bargain knick-knacks and shiny plastic trinkets. But not every discount deal shop is the same-especially if you head to the biggest Canadian branch of Japan’s most famous dollar-store-like chain. Oomomo (formerly known as Daiso) opened its huge, bi-level store in

Tara Lee | February 7, 2022

5 VALENTINE’S DAY TREATS TO TRY IN RICHMOND, BC

My boyfriend is madly trying to come up with something special for our Valentine’s Day dinner, and I’m hoping that somehow chocolate figures into the plans. Would I choose chocolate over him? Hmm; let’s not answer that question just in case he finds out. Being a food writer is tough but chocolate research is probably

John Lee | January 21, 2022

10 COOL SHOPS IN STEVESTON

From historic attractions to delicious fish and chips, the charms of waterfront Steveston Village have long been known to locals and savvy visitors. But radiating along and beyond the Moncton Street main drag, the area’s heritage buildings are also home to a strollable shopping list of independent stores. Read on for details on 10 great places to

Tourism Richmond | January 11, 2022

DINE OUT IN RICHMOND

Metro Vancouver’s biggest annual restaurant festival returns on January 14, 2022, offering a belt-busting 17 days of tempting prix fixe deals at more than 330 local eateries, all of which will adhere to any public health orders in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the province. Launched in 2002, Dine Out Vancouver is one of the most anticipated events in BC’s foodie

John Lee | January 4, 2022

Dine Like A Critic On This Unique Richmond Food Tour

When Alexandra Gill–the British Columbia restaurant critic for the Globe and Mail – started reviewing Metro Vancouver’s dining scene in 2005, she regarded Richmond’s wealth of Asian eateries as a puzzling culinary mystery. “I knew almost nothing about these restaurants back then,” she says. “But I really wanted to learn so I could review them

Tourism Richmond | December 14, 2021

HOLIDAY GIFTS 2021

The winter holiday has arrived, with Christmas day just around the corner! What a wonderful time of the year. Throughout November and December, locals and visitors can be seen bustling in and out of stores, shopping for presents to gift to their loved ones. However, for some, it can be challenging to find the right

Tourism Richmond | November 18, 2021

STEVESTON’S WINTER IN THE VILLAGE: THE INSIDER’S GUIDE

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. This year might look a little different, but Steveston Village will once again be transformed into a winter wonderland for the holiday season. From December 1 to 31, there will be a sparkling array of free or low-cost Christmas events, activities, and attractions for the entire family. A one-stop-shop

Tourism Richmond | October 4, 2021

THE PUMPKIN PATCH: THE INSIDER’S GUIDE

With summer now seeming like a distant memory, fall is rolling in faster than a candy apple tumbling down a steep hill. But as the trees transition to their picture-perfect autumnal hues of orange and scarlet, it’s time to slip on a layer of fleece and embrace the season at one of Metro Vancouver’s most

Tourism Richmond | July 29, 2021

GUIDE TO GOLF COURSES IN RICHMOND, BC

While we’re still enjoying those long summer days across the region, it’s the perfect time to head outside and stretch your legs. And for some people, that can only mean one thing: golf! Richmond is well-stocked with cool places to swing your clubs in the great outdoors—plus some additional attractions that are guaranteed to raise a

Tourism Richmond | July 24, 2021

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. The carnival has just launched its 2021 season. But don’t wait too

Tourism Richmond | June 17, 2021

PICNIC SPOTS IN RICHMOND

It’s that time of year when T-shirts become wardrobe staples and the sunny weather beckons you outdoors. But summer in Richmond is also perfect for picnicking on the cool grass or at a local tree-shaded picnic table. Read on for some of our favourite picnic destinations in the city and more information on our new Pacific.