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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8 6468 COONEY Road in Richmond: Brighouse Townhouse for sale : MLS®# R2817280
8 6468 COONEY Road Richmond V6Y 2J6 
$1,300,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2817280
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,471 sq. ft.
3 levels corner unit townhouse unit in the convenient Brighouse area! Discover Redwood Residences townhouse, walking distance to Richmond Centre, Lansdown Mall, and Canada-line! One Owner, nicely kept. 3 bedroom+recreation room(can be used as 4th bedroom). Features: s/s kitchen appliances, wood flooring, granite countertops, electric fireplaces, maple kitchen cabinets, built-in alarm system, 9 'main floor ceiling, window blinds, individual secured parking, deck and patio spaces. All measurements are approximate, buyer to verify. More detailsListed by Sutton Group - Vancouver First Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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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 ! Open house on Sat & Sun (April 20/21) 2-4 pm. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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9 8560 JONES Road in Richmond: Brighouse South Townhouse for sale : MLS®# R2868538
9 8560 JONES Road Richmond V6Y 1L8
$1,299,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2868538
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 1,522 sq. ft.
Central Location in Richmond! An incredible opportunity to have this fabulous 4 beds townhouse, one bedroom at downstairs! This rarely functional, beautiful and stylish townhouse sitting centre location of Richmond under Brighouse South Area. Very quiet inner street, North-South Facing. mins walk to General Currie Elementary & Robert C. Palmer Secondary School; mins drive to Minoru Park, Richmond Centre, Public Library & Brighouse Sky Train Station. The whole complex covers by Bosch Appliances packages including cooktop, oven & dishwasher; Samsung SS Refrigerator; Panasonic Microwave; Sakura Range Hood! A MUST SEE! Act fast, won’t last for this townhouse at Prime Location in Richmond. More detailsListed by Laboutique Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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306 8833 HAZELBRIDGE Way in Richmond: West Cambie Townhouse for sale : MLS®# R2852811
306 8833 HAZELBRIDGE Way Richmond V6X 0N3
$1,288,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2852811
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,307 sq. ft.
CONCORD GARDENS by Concord Pacific - the best community in central Richmond. 3 beds plus family open area concrete townhouse with over $100k fully upgrade for interior designing in 2020. Large 218 SQFT private outdoor patio with a gas bib. Enjoy over 70,000 SQFT garden and 18,000 SQFT "Diamond Club" including all-inclusive resort-style amenities. 2 tandem parking stalls plus storage included! Walking distance to all shopping, restaurant and supermarket. Perfect for investment or primary residence! OPEN HOUSE MAR 24 2-4PM More detailsListed by Laboutique Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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