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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2280 NO. 6 Road in Richmond: East Richmond House for sale : MLS®# R2735535
2280 NO. 6 Road Richmond V6V 1P4 
$4,788,888Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2735535
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,384 sq. ft.
Country living with the convenience of living in the city. Exceptional opportunity to purchase this 4-bedroom home on 8.6 acres of agricultural farmland. Buy or build your family home and start your home business with high-exposure No.6 & Bridgeport location for Agri-Business such as Greenhouses, Nursery, Winery, Blueberries, and more! This property offers easy access to Knight/Oak St Bridges, Hwy 91 &99. Close to Home Depot, Ikea and Schools, Community Ctr, King George Park & Bus. Easy to show. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Real Estate Services
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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12951 BLUNDELL Road in Richmond: East Richmond Land for sale : MLS®# R2743378
12951 BLUNDELL Road Richmond V6W 1B4
$4,698,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2743378
Investors alert! The best location for Agriculture Land in Richmond! Prime agricultural land w mountain view. Corner Lot at Blundell&Sidaway. 4.34Acres Lot. 189,050sqft. Adjacent to an existing blueberry winery. Ideal holding or enjoy a sustainable farming lifestyle, generate income with blueberries, greenhouses, nursery. Create the ideal wedding venue, or build your dream home. Near No.5 Rd. Easy access to Knight St Bridge, Tunnel, Airport, Hwy 91&99&Vancouver. Close to shopping,transit,amenities. Showings by appointment. More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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8915 COOK Crescent in Richmond: Brighouse House for sale : MLS®# R2691043
8915 COOK Crescent Richmond V6Y 1X1
$4,690,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2691043
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,436 sq. ft.
Developers Alert! Potential land assembly for multifamily development. City allows max 3.0 FAR density housing. Link: https://www.richmond.ca/agendafiles/Open_Planning_6-21-2022.pdf. Huge 11725 sq.ft. corner lot. Central location close to Skytrain, Richmond Centre Mall, Walmart & schools. Value mainly in land. Please DO NOT walk on property without permission. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Lions Gate Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4691 PENDLEBURY Road in Richmond: Boyd Park House for sale : MLS®# R2737931
4691 PENDLEBURY Road Richmond V7E 1E6
$4,688,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2737931
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,959 sq. ft.
Majestic & elegant custom built home on a large 9030 sq ft lot with top quality material, immaculate design &Control 4 smart home system throughout. High Ceiling with beautiful European tile flooring laid out across a bright and open floor plan, exquisite LED crystal lightings, high end kitchen cabinets with top of the line Miele appliances & marble countertop; functional office & great media room with wet bar. Luxurious 12' ceiling master bedroom with jacuzzi & sauna, 3 other lovely bedrooms on the upper level & one on main, all with ensuite, feature walls & drop ceilings. Outstanding family room flowing effortlessly into the covered patio & fantastic backyard with BBQ station, water fountain, swing set & mini golf for the family to enjoy! Come & unlock your wonderful future home! More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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7828 SUNNYDENE Road in Richmond: Broadmoor House for sale : MLS®# R2747148
7828 SUNNYDENE Road Richmond V6Y 1H1
$4,680,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2747148
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,707 sq. ft.
Prime location on prestigious Sunnymede area, Custom built residence like new, Exquisite design and finishing, Extensive use of millwork and moulding, Italian tiles on main floor, Impressive walnut flooring in all bedrooms, Stunning kitchen with Miele appliances, Lots of windows and natural light, 10 ft ceiling on both floor, Covered pergola with composite sun deck in backyard for outdoor activities, Over size 536 sq ft double garage for bigger SUV, 2 built-in wiring for EV charager. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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