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John Lee | March 2, 2023

Eat Your Way Around the World in Richmond, BC

From ramen to hot pot, Richmond’s authentic Asian dining scene is a well-known lure for local and visiting foodies. But the city is also home to an under-the-radar menu of restaurants that showcase delicious dishes and culinary traditions from other parts of the world. Keen to dive into fresh-made Mexican tacos, velvet-soft Greek souvlaki, aromatic

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 13, 2023

10 Places for Family Fun in Richmond

BC’s annual Family Day holiday is just around the corner. But you don’t have to focus all your kid-friendly activities on this third-week-of-February long weekend. Richmond is packed with excellent year-round pursuits for children––and here are some of our all-time favourites. THE WORLD OF KIDTROPOLIS #110 – 5940 No. 2 Road, Richmond Suitable for youngsters

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

John Lee | January 26, 2023

Hop Aboard Steveston Tram’s New Exhibit

If one of your New Year resolutions is to check out more of the Lower Mainland’s great local attractions, now is the perfect time to visit the Steveston Tram. The free-entry Moncton Street pavilion––housing a beautifully restored century-old interurban tramcar––has just unveiled a new permanent exhibit. Using authentic artifacts, evocative photos and hands-on features, the

John Lee | January 16, 2023

Chinese New Year: The Insider’s Guide

With the Year of the Rabbit about to kick off around the world, Richmond is once again at the heart of Metro Vancouver’s Chinese New Year celebrations. There are some great events to dive into around the city––and many of them are family-friendly as well as low cost or admission-free. Also known as Lunar New

John Lee | November 25, 2022

Made in Richmond–Locally-Made Gift Ideas for Christmas

When it comes to buying unique Christmas gifts for all your loved ones, it’s never been easier to shop local. And that includes Richmond, where independent businesses offer an enticing array of made-right-here treats and pressie possibilities. But the trick is to know where to find them. Don’t worry, though: we’ve taken the guesswork out

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John Lee | November 4, 2022

10 Fun Things to Do in Rainy Day Richmond

It’s that time of year when skies darken and ‘atmospheric rivers’ pop-up in our weather forecasts. But that doesn’t mean you have to stay home watching raindrops race down the windows. Richmond is brimming with brilliant indoor activities where downpours are never a factor. Need inspiration? Read on for some of our favourite local undercover

John Lee | April 29, 2022

Richmond Night Market: the Insider’s Guide

Locals and visitors are marking their calendars as one of B.C.’s favourite outdoor happenings gears up for its much-anticipated 2022 opening. The hugely popular Richmond Night Market–complete with vendors, live performances and a belt-busting menu of delicious food stands–launches on April 29 and runs every weekend until October 10. But if you’ve never visited the

Meagan Gill | April 19, 2022

10 Hidden Gems to Discover in Richmond

Unless you’ve grown up in Richmond or are currently living there, you may not even realize that it’s home to a plethora of gems just waiting to be explored. The bustling city has something for everyone, whether you’re a foodie, adventurer, or a bit of both. Things to do in Richmond Harold’s Kitchen & Bar

John Lee | March 1, 2022

A Day at Fisherman’s Wharf

It has been a Steveston Village magnet for years. But there’s more to Fisherman’s Wharf – a floating dockside walkway that threads between the fishing boats – as well as the accompanying Steveston Landing boardwalk of shops and eateries than meets the eye. The shoreline attraction is a direct link to the local fishing industry and the region’s