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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6351 GIBBONS Drive in Richmond: Riverdale RI House for sale in "Riverdale" : MLS®# R2538057
6351 GIBBONS Drive Richmond V7C 2C9 
$7,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2538057
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 7,370 sq. ft.
One of a kind mansion sitting on a rare half acre 21,197 SF lot. Featuring total living space of 7,370 SF with grand foyer, circular stairs, 6 spacious bedrooms, 7-bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, gym with sauna/steam shower, fully equipped theater with wet bar, large game room, gorgeous main kitchen, wok kitchen with pantry, elevator, 4-car garage, beautifully landscaped garden with outdoor pool. Luxurious layout and elegant details with top quality materials and dedicated workmanship throughout. Most prestigious neighborhood in Richmond, the famous Gibbons Drive with multimillion dollars mansions all around. Great School catchment : Burnett Secondary & Thompson Elementary. Showings by appointment only. Professional floor plan on the way. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty
- 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
$6,990,000Residential 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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12191 GILBERT Road in Richmond: Gilmore House for sale : MLS®# R2457933
12191 GILBERT Road Richmond V7E 2H7
$5,999,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2457933
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,890 sq. ft.
Enjoy country living in the city. The property is situated in prestigious Gilmore neighbourhood, between all what big city can offer in the north, river park on the south and oceanfront in the west. This Mediterranian style 2 level 2890 sf lovely country home is located on the west side of Gilbert Road, in the prestigious Gilmore neighborhood of Richmond. Exceptional 10.78 acre agricultural parcel. 3 beds up with 2 full baths, 1 bed 1 bath plus den below. 2 kitchens,separate entrance. Very well maintained. 10 years old tile roof, brand new furnace. More detailsListed by Century 21 In Town 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 8000 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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12580 WESTMINSTER Highway in Richmond: East Richmond House for sale : MLS®# R2516089
12580 WESTMINSTER Highway Richmond V6V 1A1
$5,900,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2516089
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,500 sq. ft.
ALMOST 13 ACRES divided into 5 SEPARATE LOTS in the heart of Richmond. TWO X 1 acre lots on Westminster Highway, TWO X 5 acre lots, and ONE X 3/4 acre lot at the rear. All with separate P.I.D.’s. Anderson road allowance has been granted off Sidaway for access to the rear lots as shown. This property has one original older home with a newer roof and assorted outbuildings. Incredible exposure to high traffic areas. Currently a fully irrigated cranberry operation with contract and equipment. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES with this very rare and unique offering. Call now for more information! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Nyda Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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6400 STEVESTON Highway in Richmond: Gilmore House for sale : MLS®# R2530132
6400 STEVESTON Highway Richmond V7E 2K8
$5,588,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2530132
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 9
- Floor Area:
- 8,514 sq. ft.
Step inside your own KINGDOM! This 8514 SF PALACE offers sophisticated luxury living you have been searching for! 9 Bedrooms ( 2 Master Bedrooms w/ Huge Ensuites and Walk-In Closets ), 9 Bathrooms, Home Theatre, Gym, Wine Celler, Office, Library, Games Room, Elevator, Triple Car Garage with TONNES of parking spaces. This Custom Built Architectural Masterpiece sits on a 14,406 Lot and is Fully Loaded with High-End Light Fixtures, Appliances, & much more. This Palace has everything you need - lots of spaces for extended families or in-laws. A/C, HRV, Radiant Heating included. One bedroom legal suite for Nanny w/ Separate Entrance. TOP RANKING school catchment: Maple Lane Elementary, Steveston-London Secondary. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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9411 BECKWITH Road in Richmond: Bridgeport RI Land for sale : MLS®# R2459313
9411 BECKWITH Road Richmond V6X 1V8
$5,220,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2459313
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 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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10320 SEVILLE Place in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2532786
10320 SEVILLE Place Richmond V7E 3T9
$4,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2532786
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,594 sq. ft.
One of a kind modern luxury home located in a quiet Cul-de-sac within the Steveston area. Sitting on a large 11,148 sq ft lot with a living area of 4,594 square feet, this top tier detailed mansion provides maximum comfortability with 5 en-suited bedrooms (2 Master bedrooms). Living area with 16 feet high ceiling, High-end Miele appliances, Schonbek chandeliers, modern cabinets, temperature controlled wine cellar, outdoor BBQ, water fountain, A/C and heating. Walking distance to large green space and Manoah Steves Elementary with a Montessori Program, minutes drive away from Steveston Fisherman's Wharf, shopping center, community center. Video: https://youtu.be/9iwYEnkSl0A? More detailsListed by Regent Park Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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6300 RIVERDALE Drive in Richmond: Riverdale RI House for sale : MLS®# R2535612
6300 RIVERDALE Drive Richmond V7C 2G1
$4,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2535612
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- 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 RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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12320 NO. 2 Road in Richmond: Gilmore House for sale in "GILMORE" : MLS®# R2539157
12320 NO. 2 Road Richmond V7E 2G1
$4,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2539157
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,890 sq. ft.
PRIME 5 Acre lot in prestigeous Gilmore! 168 x 1288 (216,384 sqft)!!! Stones throw to Steveston South, Westwind, London Landing, Fisherman’s Wharf and so much more! Conveniently located on No. 2(south/quiet end) and near Steveston Hwy! McMath Secondary and Homma Elementary school catchment. 3-bed/2-bath home is a charmer, but could use some TLC and is suited. Handy-persons bring your dreams and ideas! Equestrian lovers bring your horsies! Former equestrian boarding site! BUY, BUILD or HOLD! Need I say more? This is a rare opportunity so ACT NOW! More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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