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John Lee | February 28, 2023

CARHA Hockey World Cup: The Insider’s Guide

Approximately 100 teams from Canada and around the world will be skating into Richmond this spring for the planet’s largest adult recreational hockey tournament. Running from March 19 to 26, the beloved Molson CARHA Hockey World Cup, presented by Lulu Island Winery, will be hosting around 1,800 participants and more than 200 games. CARHA is

John Lee | February 22, 2023

How to plan a Car Free Day Out in Richmond

You don’t need a car to have a great day out in Richmond. And even if you do have your own wheels, leaving them at home is an easy option here. With a little thought and planning, you can enjoy some brilliant excursions in and around the city via transit, bike-riding and even scootering. Read

John Lee | February 8, 2023

Valentine’s Day Ideas for Richmond Romantics

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, now is the perfect time to shower your sweetheart with love, attention and perhaps even a surprise proposal. Need a few suggestions for how to show your darling how much you care? Read on for our Cupid-approved rundown of unique Richmond activities and gift ideas. Romantic Dining Among

Festival of Trees at Gulf of Georgia Cannery

John Lee | December 7, 2022

‘Tis the Season for Holiday Activities in Richmond

The holidays have suddenly arrived! But don’t worry if you’re way behind with your preparations. We’ve taken the hard work out of planning your 2022 Christmas activities by rounding-up a sparkling array of options around the city. Take a few minutes to peruse our bauble-covered suggestions––then fill up your calendar with a full serving of

Joy at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport

John Lee | November 16, 2022

Head to McArthurGlen for the Holidays

With its popular city centre malls and one-of-a-kind Steveston stores, Richmond is the perfect place for Christmas gift shopping. But one destination has become a magnet for locals and visitors––and it’s already preparing for a bumper holiday season. McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver combines European-style gabled shops with a full-serving of famous brands. With more than

coffee latte

John Lee | October 18, 2022

Richmond’s Cozy Coffee Shops

It’s that time of year when a steaming cup of coffee is the ideal way to infuse your body with much-needed warmth. But on especially cold mornings or yet another of those relentlessly rainy afternoons, snagging a seat and slowly sipping your java in a cozy coffee shop is even more beneficial. Luckily, Richmond has

John Lee | October 17, 2022

10 Haunting Halloween Happenings in Richmond

It’s the season when friendly ghosts and grinning skeletons walk the streets of Richmond searching for a pumpkin-pleasing good time. And this year, the city is serving up a brimming cauldron of spook-tacular happenings. Plan your perfect outfit, gather your ghoulish cohorts and dive right into these cobweb-covered slices of late-October fun. Trick or treat?

An Anna’s hummingbird at Terra Nova

John Lee | October 12, 2022

Fall for Birding in Richmond

With its plentiful parks and abundant shoreline, Richmond is an ideal destination for easy-access birding at any time of year. But unlike other regions, the city’s cooler months are actually the best time to enjoy some amazing viewing opportunities––whether you’re a veteran spotter or a curious newbie. The reason? Richmond is situated on the Pacific

fall maple leaves

John Lee | October 12, 2022

Hit the Leaf-peeping Trail in Richmond

Pumpkin orange, taxicab yellow, candy apple red: the countless colours of fall framed by bright blue skies make this a favourite season for many Richmond locals and visitors. It’s the perfect time to head outside, enjoy the crisp fresh air and snap some vibrant photos for all your social media feeds. But where are the

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

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

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.