Top Things to do in Richmond
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Discover the best top things to do in Richmond, Canada including Steveston Heritage Fishing Village, Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, International Buddhist Society (Buddhist Temple), Garry Point Park, Minoru Park, Richmond Nature Park, Terra Nova Adventure Play Environment, West Dyke Recreational Trail, Steveston Museum and Post Office.
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1. Steveston Heritage Fishing Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,314 reviews
A 19th-century frontier seaport is reborn more than 100 years later into a picturesque working fishing village.
Reviewed By 6vivian - Vancouver, Canada
We went to Steveston Fishing Village for dinner at Pajo’s Fish and Chips, after a great time at Terra Nova Park playground In Richmond. Both are a great place to walk about. The Cannery Museum is an historically significant site, once one of the many salmon canneries on the BC Coast. Park on the north side of the Cannery Museum. You can’t park near Pajo’s as that is for folks who live nearby on their fish boats. In Fall there are the great pumpkin gardens and corn mazes to run in just East of highway 99 intersection with Steveston Highway.
2. Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 455 reviews
Built in 1894 in the historic fishing village of Steveston, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site is one of B.C.'s few historically intact canneries. The Parks Canada site commemorates the history and the contributions of the diverse communities and cultures of Canada's west coast fishing industry. Enjoy exhibits, films, programs and events at the historic cannery. Take some to explore the scenic village of Steveston's many heritage sites, shops, and restaurants during your visit.
Reviewed By 834davidi - Brisbane, Australia
This museum is fascinating and really well presented. Part of the Cannary is still operational (the only full time cannery now in BC). We took the guided tour and, being the only 2 on the tour that day, we were given a great insight to the history of the cannery and that of Steveston. Good gift shop. A very good experience
3. Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
Britannia Shipyards is an authentic representation of a once thriving community of canneries, boat yards, residences and stores. City of Richmond staff and dedicated volunteers work together to preserve and restore the shipyard and surrounding buildings as an active wooden boat centre and waterfront park. Tour the oldest shipyard buildings in British Columbia, and observe ongoing boat restoration projects as you experience a bygone time when fishing and boatbuilding were flourishing industries on the Fraser River. Many of the buildings date back to 1885 and tell the stories of multi-ethnic residents and workers at the Britannia Cannery and Britannia Shipyards: Chinese, European, First Nations and Japanese. This collection of buildings has national value and was designated a National Historic Site in 1992 by the National Historic Sites and Monuments Board.
Reviewed By proguardtacticalt - Ontario, Canada
Was doing some adventuring in area and popped into this free exploration. Several buildings to examine from outside and read about the history. It is only open on Thursday- Saturday so we were restricted to outside and looking through windows. Still a very nice walk -30 minutes to take it in. Park in immediate vicinity so it is a worthwhile drive to spend a couple hours.
4. International Buddhist Society (Buddhist Temple)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 188 reviews
The International Buddhist Temple is one of the largest Buddhist temples in North America, housing the largest Buddhist statue on the continent and the largest Buddhist mural in the world.
Reviewed By creneacet - Irving, United States
Simply peaceful, informative, full of beauty and nature. I enjoyed my tour of the Buddhist temple in Vancouver. It was free to enter, just leave a slight donation. Once you walk in, think positive thoughts, pray, become uplifted with spirituality and beauty.
5. Garry Point Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 358 reviews
Reviewed By Sassamatt - Victoria, Canada
Garry Point Park is an ideal vantage point to watch Fraser River/Gulf of Georgia traffic. It's a spacious park to catch changing light, and with a bit of patience, perfect for photography.
6. Minoru Park
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4.5 based on 178 reviews
Reviewed By 35elizay
A small chapel and a beautiful park in the centre of the city. You can have a pleasant afternoon there. You will enjoy for sure.
7. Richmond Nature Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By solaris_pete - Richmond, Canada
this is so close to the city yet a nice get away from the busy ness of the city... nice trails from the city with some wildlife and ponds and water... and it's free!!! very cozy nice paved or gravel trails. good walks in the fall
8. Terra Nova Adventure Play Environment
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By Maxar - Vancouver, Canada
Nice walk and picnic area. Large enough area. Different trails. Community garden is a nice place to visit and see all the different produce people grow.
9. West Dyke Recreational Trail
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By deathracerJH - Okotoks, Canada
A very nice path to run. Wide path, lots of room for everyone enjoying the pretty views. Easy access from many places.
10. Steveston Museum and Post Office
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 62 reviews
The Steveston Museum offers a glimpse into the past of this historic village. The museum’s building was built in 1905 as Steveston’s first bank. Today, discover the people and moments that shaped Steveston Village. Continue into the Japanese Fishermen’s Benevolent Society building to discover exhibits that explore the good and bad times experienced by the local Japanese Canadian community. Inside the Steveston Museum, you will also find the Tourism Richmond Visitor Centre and the Steveston Post Office.
Reviewed By 329terryt - Vancouver, Canada
This little building is also the post office to many in the community of Steveston. It is part of the Steveston Historical Society & there’s lots to look at....there’s a lovely park beside the building & also a museum in the back. It’s a great little building on Moncton Street.
