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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807 5508 HOLLYBRIDGE Way in Richmond: Brighouse Condo for sale : MLS®# R2810654
807 5508 HOLLYBRIDGE Way Richmond V7C 0C7 
$1,299,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2810654
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,197 sq. ft.
Like Hew best layou3 bedrooms & den unit in River Park Place III by INTRACORP. Located in the Richmond's Newest and most dynamic community at the Oval Village. This unit features air-conditioning, European integrated appliances & quartz countertops, large windows maximize light and provide river, city and mountain views. Amenities includes gym, basketball court, media room, garden areas & Concierge service. Steps to T & T supermarket, restaurants, banks, shops and transit. A few minutes' drive to YVR. TWO PARKI.NGS & one lockers are included. School catchment is Brighouse Elementary & Richmond Secondary. More detailsListed by Interlink Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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86 10311 RIVER Drive in Richmond: Bridgeport RI Townhouse for sale : MLS®# R2872098
86 10311 RIVER Drive Richmond V6X 0T2
$1,299,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2872098
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,426 sq. ft.
LIKE NEW! Facing the park with unobstructed river and mountain view ! ! One of the best located unit in this park-side and water front " Northview" complex. An end unit ( E/S/W) , over 1400 SF, 3 bedrooms + den , extremely bright and with functional layout with "PRIVACY" ! It comes with its own fenced back yard back onto the park off the dinner room for your enjoyment ! It features Geothermal air-conditionings; high end Fisher & Paykel fridge, gas stove/oven and stainless appliances and an uncommon extra large double car garage with a 220V outlet for EV ready. Furthermore, over $20,000 was spent for upgrades including custom made cabinets and shelves, water filtration system for the whole house , gas outlet at the back yard and floorings . MUST SEE! DON'T MISS THIS ONE ! More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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8 7171 BLUNDELL Road in Richmond: Brighouse South Townhouse for sale : MLS®# R2873376
8 7171 BLUNDELL Road Richmond V6Y 1J5
$1,299,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2873376
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,727 sq. ft.
Beautiful fully renovated 3 bed 2.5 bath central location two stories townhouse in Richmond. Quiet neighboorhood community. Expensive upgrading includes hardwood flooring, rare thermo Soft's electric Radiant Heat System for the whole unit, gorgeous open kitchen with white shaker cabinets, granite counters, new Stainless steel appliances, Master bathroom is fully updated with matching white cabinetry & granite, custom order $7,000 bathtub, mounted electric towel warmer & more. Convenient location, 2 mins drive to Richmond Centre & Canada Line Station, green park school and community center nearby. 3 mins Walk distance to Ferris Elementary & Richmond Secondary. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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1507 8677 CAPSTAN Way in Richmond: West Cambie Condo for sale : MLS®# R2845893
1507 8677 CAPSTAN Way Richmond V6X 0N6
$1,286,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2845893
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,291 sq. ft.
Sorrento Pinnacle Living, located just few mins away from the new Capstan skytrain station, provides you doorsteps to everything you need from restaurants, supermarket, to exclusive amenities include but not limited to steam/sauna, fitness room, basketball court, swimming pool, theater room, kids playground, and many more. This high level corner unit contains 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 spacious parking stalls located right outside the building entrances, and 1 bike locker. Total close to 1300 sq.ft. 9' ceiling and a large balcony to admire sunsets over the Salish Sea&Island. Don't miss this amazing opportunity! More detailsListed by Initia Real Estate - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4 3799 GRANVILLE Avenue in Richmond: Terra Nova Townhouse for sale in "TERRA NOVA GARDENS" : MLS®# R2876497
4 3799 GRANVILLE Avenue Richmond V7C 1C8
$1,285,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2876497
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,395 sq. ft.
This is your Dream Home in Terra Nova ! Contemporary design with a fantastic open layout and 9 ft ceilings. Your beautiful kitchen feat. waterfall quartz counters, 2 tone cabinetry, gas cook top and stainless steel appliances. This corner unit is flooded with natural light coming from the North, South and East facing windows. White oak high-quality vinyl planks offering the look of hardwood with added durability and easy maintenance. The main floor is perfect for entertaining, relaxation and a bonus room for your office. Upstairs you have 3 spacious rooms and 2 full bathrooms for the whole family. You also have a large balcony off the dining & a wrap around deck overlooking the garden. Powder room and mudroom below for additional storage & organization. 2 min drive to schools and shopping. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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