Richmond, on the Coast
Richmond in Metro Vancouver
The City of Richmond on the coast of British Columbia, Canada, part of the Metro Vancouver area, occupies all of Lulu Island in the Fraser River Delta except the small New Westminster portion upriver and all of Sea Island, site of Vancouver International Airport, across a river channel to the northwest between Richmond and the City of Vancouver. Vancouver and Burnaby are neighbors across the river to the north, New Westminster to the east, and Delta across another channel of the river to the south. The ocean as the Strait of Georgia is to the west. Burkeville on Sea Island next to the airport and Steveston in the southwest corner of Lulu Island were independent villages before they became parts of Richmond
Richmond’s 2011 Census population of 190,473 ranks it fourth in Metro Vancouver and in the province behind Vancouver, Surrey, and Burnaby. At 60 percent, mostly Chinese, Richmond is the North American city with the largest proportion of Asians, more than half, many of whom have immigrated from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mainland China since the early 1990s.
Geography and Hydrography
Richmond has plenty of rich, alluvial soil for farming, but the land is ever prone to floods at high tides and especially when the river crests at high levels during seasons of heavy snowfalls. As a safeguard, a system of dykes now surrounds the major islands to hold back and divert such inundations that can cause catastrophic damage, so although farming had a fast start with dairy, grain, vegetables, and berries as staples in Richmond’s flat terrain of rich, fertile soil, it was necessary to clear, drain, and dyke the land to protect it from flooding and make it safe for successful farming. Today, the British Columbia Agricultural Land Reserve sets most of eastern Richmond aside for farming. Cranberries and blueberries are the principal crops. Other staples are strawberries, corn, and potatoes. In 2001 about 47 percent of British Columbia’s cranberry farm acreage was in Richmond.
The groundwater table is high, so very few homes have basements and very few buildings are more than three storeys high. The proximity of the airport limits building height to 150 feet.
History
In November 1879 the Township of Richmond became an incorporated municipality though not as a city until December 1990. The first town hall was near the main settlement on the northwestern tip of Lulu Island at North Arm.
In the 1870s, salmon canning became a major industry in the fishing village of Steveston. By the 1890s, there were nearly 50 canneries, and many ships docked in Steveston to take on big loads of canned salmon. Boatbuilding thrived too. The Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site in Steveston displays the city’s canning history in an 1894 waterfront facility with a museum.
Information Links:
http://www.richmondchamber.ca
http://www.richmond.ca/home.htm
http://www.richmond.ca/parksrec/overview.htm
http://www.richmond.ca/plandev/planning2/ocp/about.htm
Transportation
Richmond connects to Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, and Delta by bridges and tunnels. Three bridges connect Lulu Island to Sea Island and the airport, one bridge connects Sea Island to Vancouver, two connect Lulu Island to Vancouver, one connects eastern Lulu Island to Burnaby and New Westminster, and one bridge and an underwater tunnel connect Richmond to Delta.
Richmond has two high-speed freeways, Highway 99, which includes the tunnel to Delta and ends at Interstate 5 at the USA border, and Highway 91, which starts in Richmond’s Garden City Lands, runs eastward to New Westminster, then turns southward, crosses the river into Delta, and joins Highway 99 a few miles from the international border. SkyTrain service connects both central Richmond and the airport to Downtown Vancouver.
New Richmond Live MLS Listings
Richmond, on the Coast
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4420 - 4440 GARDEN CITY Road in Richmond: West Cambie Land for sale : MLS®# R2514971
4420 - 4440 GARDEN CITY Road Richmond V6X 2K3 
$36,800,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2514971
Opportunity to purchase a 3.14 acre parcel with potential to expand through assembly within the Alexandra neighbourhood of Richmond, BC. This area has undergone a lot of recent development, both residentially and commercially. The subject site will allow for a residential development with some commercial uses. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3040 - 3240 NO. 6 Road in Richmond: East Richmond Land for sale : MLS®# R2404716
3040 - 3240 NO. 6 Road Richmond V6V 1P5
$8,380,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2404716
23.8 acres of ALR land in Central Richmond?. 3 legal titles of ?1.6, 8.53 and 13.69 acres, each property is improved with one older single? family dwelling. Seller will consider selling separately for an adjusted price. More detailsListed by Macdonald Commercial Real Estate Services Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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8711 SIDAWAY Road in Richmond: East Richmond House for sale : MLS®# R2507408
8711 SIDAWAY Road Richmond V6W 1G7
$7,865,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2507408
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 5,300 sq. ft.
Excellent opportunity! Over 12 acres of flat land in central location on a prestigious Sidaway Rd. Easy access to just about everywhere in the lower Mainland. Home is approximately 5300 sf. Huge living/dining & family room. 3 bedrooms on main, 2 bedroom suite on the 2nd level. Very impressive home. Enjoy a peaceful rural setting on beautiful farmland with the benefits of all the amenities of city life nearby. More detailsListed by Dexter Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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9351 BECKWITH Road in Richmond: Bridgeport RI Land for sale : MLS®# R2457204
9351 BECKWITH Road Richmond V6X 1V8
$6,500,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2457204
WOW TOP, DESIRED LOCATION, AREA IN TRANSITION, 4 TOWERS ARE BEING BUILT ALREADY ACROSS THIS SITE! Potential rezoning possible to 1.85 FAR DUE TO MULTIPLE LOTS “Light INDUSTRIAL & Office (ZI19)-Bridgeport Village (City Centre)”. TOP LOCATION! 4 LOTS next to each other. 315 FEET FRONTAGE & 230 FEET DEPTH = 74,025 SQUARE FEET or 1.65 Acre Land, LAND Near Costco, YVR & entrances to Highways 91 & 99. Set up a meeting for details. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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7051 NO. 6 Road in Richmond: East Richmond House for sale : MLS®# R2520351
7051 NO. 6 Road Richmond V6W 1C9
$6,380,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2520351
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 6,380 sq. ft.
PRIVATE COUNTRY ESTATE FAMILY HOME BUILT ON 6.26 ACRES IN THE HEART OF RICHMOND WITH UNSURPASSED QUALITY & WORKMANSHIP THROUGHOUT. THE SPRAWLING 6,380SF HOME OFFERS A GRAND FOYER 5 BDRMS. , HUGE GAME ROOM, MEDIA ROOM,EXERCISE ROOM, HOME OFFICE, FAMILY-SIZED GOURMET KITCHEN, FAMILY ROOM, AND 2 STAIRCASES. THE MAIN FLOOR FEATURES A LARGE MASTER BDNN WITH A GORGEOUS ENSUITE & FORMAL CROSS HALL LIVING & DINING RMS. A GOURMET CHEF'S KITCHEN BOASTS A HUGE ENTERTAINMENT SIZED ISLAND. EASY ACCESS TO VANCOUVER, VERY CENTRAL LOCATION. More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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6400 STEVESTON Highway in Richmond: Gilmore House for sale : MLS®# R2485751
6400 STEVESTON Highway Richmond V7E 2K8
$5,998,813Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2485751
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 9
- Floor Area:
- 8,617 sq. ft.
Masterpiece Gorgeous Mansion! Great level lot: 98*147 (14,406 sqft) southern backyard & Massive 8,617 sq ft of luxury living space. Rare Opportunity to own this Huge Home ideal for large family live together w: privacy in the west & east wings & extra 16 feel tall garage car lover’s & paved patio for extra 10 cars / spacious outdoor entertaining! Top craftsmanship, with top appliances, plumbing, lighting & finishings. Also: amazing grand luxury Foyer, every principle room has ornate detail ceilings & crystal chandeliers & Elevator & Smart Home Security technology, iPad control, theatre room + 7 Bdrms, all full ensuites, (2 huge master spas), 3 ground floor offices /den/ or extra bedrooms (9 baths + Sauna + steam showers) & wine cooling room, separate entrance guest suite. More detailsListed by eXp Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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12351 GILBERT Road in Richmond: Gilmore House for sale : MLS®# R2510520
12351 GILBERT Road Richmond V7E 2H7
$5,998,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2510520
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 7,897 sq. ft.
Amazing 5 acres ESTATE with Pride of ownership-a Beautiful English-Style Villa in exclusive Gilmore.The Main Mansion has 5 large bedrooms 5 baths,and over 5900 sqft of living space & NEWLY added Wolfe Wok kitchen.Extra Grant entry Foyer on Main floor with spacious living & dining rooms w/cover ceilings & custom mouldings.A NEW Wolfe chefs kitchen w/ gas stove, granite ctops, lrg bkfst island & big eating area,with family rm w/ wood flrg, blt ins & fireplace, and view of beautifully maintained back garden.The upper floor has a huge master bedroom with spa, and overlooking the private green yards and 4 other large Bdrms plus a media/games room.Attached 3 car garage, with lots of open driveway parking.School Catchment: Maple Lane Elementary & Steveston-London Secondary. Private showing only. More detailsListed by eXp Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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12671 BLUNDELL Road in Richmond: East Richmond House for sale : MLS®# R2492926
12671 BLUNDELL Road Richmond V6W 1B4
$5,688,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2492926
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 8,586 sq. ft.
Two-storey home on a huge 2.93 acres lot in the best part of Richmond! This home boasts 5 spacious and bring rooms plus 8 bathrooms, crystal chandelier, spiral staircase, top quality kitchenware, granite counter tops, gorgeous view of mountains from real balcony, high-end home theatre and much more. Air conditioned throughout. 4 car garage plus additional large space for car parking. Convenient location to golf course, highway 99 and more. An ideal home for your family and for investment. More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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12551 GILBERT Road in Richmond: Gilmore House for sale in "GILMORE" : MLS®# R2475524
12551 GILBERT Road Richmond V7E 2H8
$5,399,968Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2475524
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,157 sq. ft.
Beautiful Home and Barns and Stables! 200 foot frontage c/w sweeping views of Steveston Village and North Shore Mountains. Equestrian Estate on 5 Acres of idyllic farm land. A beautiful country style 4 bedroom home with a guest suite, 25+ working stables c/w a suite above, and Olympic size training facility, and a barn for great storage. Manicured lawns and landscaped gardens are a stunning first impression for guests as they journey along a tranquil tree-lined lane. Outdoor jumping area, groomed paddocks, and a large indoor riding arena proudly display the majesty of equine discipline. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Properties - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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6300 RIVERDALE Drive in Richmond: Riverdale RI House for sale : MLS®# R2481059
6300 RIVERDALE Drive Richmond V7C 2G1
$4,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2481059
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,037 sq. ft.
A Stunning luxury new home in preferred Riverdale subarea, quality built by renowned builder - Balco Construction Ltd. Sitting on large over 9000 sf corner lot with 78 ft frontage, this beautiful house offers 4037 sf living space, 5 bedrooms , 5-1/2 baths, high ceilings on living/dining/family area, with functional design, lots of natural lights flow thru, fenced front and back yard, with private swimming pool for enjoyment. Control 4 smart home system. Walking to schools, community center, park, and transit. Pride of ownership! More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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