Attractions of Richmond & The Greater Vancouver Area

Richmond, B.C is a multicultural city of approximately 165,000 people bordering the City of Vancouver. Richmond and is one of 21 cities and municipalities that comprise the Greater Vancouver Regional District. It is also one of the host cities for the 2010 Winter Olympics The spectacular and varied terrain of the Greater Vancouver area provides visitors with an endless variety of all season activities. The links below will allow you to explore some of the many attractions of Vancouver / Richmond BC and the surrounding area so that you can maximize your stay in "Supernatural Vancouver" Come visit us - in any season.

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Richmond Attractions near Island City B&B

Historic Steveston: At one time the largest fish processing area in the world.
Whale Watching: Discover the amazing Orca or take a guided historical tour of the Fraser River. Departs from historic Steveston.
Richmond Nature Park : 200 acres of the raised peat bog habitat that once covered large portions of Lulu Island. Easy walking trails.
Richmond Night Market: 400,000 sq ft of festival, carnival, food, culture and adventure. 400 vendors selling a variety of multicultural goods.
River Rock Casino Resort: State-of-the-art 24 hour Casino with the areas top show lounge featuring international performers
Finn Slough Heritage area on the banks of the Fraser River.
Richmond Dykes: Easy walking or cycling trails for the whole family.View wildlife or stop at historic sights along the way.
Garry Point Park (7th Ave and Steveston):
London Heritage Farm: A 4.6 acre site overlooking the south arm of the Fraser River with a fully resorted 1880's farm house, gardens, the restored Spragg family barn, old farm equipment, chickens, and comforts such as picnic tables and public washrooms.
Richmond Buddhist Temple: One of the largest in North America and an exquisite examples of Chinese palatial architecture.

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