Dear Team Richmond, 

Fall is in full swing and we have already kicked off a busy and exciting season.

On September 19th, Tourism Richmond hosted the 2024 End of Summer Mix and Mingle at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site (NHS) to celebrate another successful summer in the tourism industry. We always enjoy the chance to catch up with long-term partners and meet new faces!

The Gulf of Georgia Cannery NHS was a perfect venue for stakeholders to connect over seafood stories while exploring the “Fish Tales” exhibit – cuisine is a universal cultural connector and certainly is a special unifier in Richmond’s diverse communities. Refreshments and snacks were provided by GoodCo. Steveston Pub and live music by Niki Kennedy, attendees were invited to share their favourite recipes in anticipation of the Cannery’s upcoming cookbook launch.

Fish Tales Recipe Book Activation
End of Summer Mix and Mingle at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery NHS

The Mix and Mingle also provided us the chance to launch the third annual Richmond EPIC Tourism Awards, celebrating the people, places and experiences that make Richmond such a dynamic, welcoming destination. The award categories represent Tourism Richmond’s values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration; it is a great opportunity recognize some of the many tourism and hospitality partners that make Richmond a truly EPIC destination!

2024 Richmond EPIC Tourism Awards

Get ready for an unforgettable evening! Our EPIC award winners will be revealed at the Year End Celebration on November 28th at the stunning Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport… mark your calendars for this highly anticipated event. We can’t wait to celebrate and reflect on the incredible success of 2024 with the amazing stakeholders and community who made it all possible. Join us for a night of joy, recognition, and inspiration.

Sincerely,

Nancy Small

Tourism Richmond Team Member

Chief Executive Officer