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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7668 BENNETT Road in Richmond: Brighouse South 1/2 Duplex for sale : MLS®# R2862498
7668 BENNETT Road Richmond V6Y 1N2 
$1,175,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2862498
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,104 sq. ft.
2 story 1/2 duplex in a Prime Location. Walking distance to the heart of Richmond. No STRATA fee and no strata rules. Roof (2022), Ext Paint (2021), Int Paint (2016). Dining area has potential to be a 3rd bedroom with ensuite bathroom. Great Rental Income. Best Secondary school catchment, Richmond High Secondary with IB Program. Lots of potential as Richmond Centre is expanding and improving it's look. Perfect Location!!! Walking distance to Minoru Park, CF Richmond Centre, Library, Aquatic Centre, Arenas, Tennis Club, Transits, etc. School Catchment: Richmond High (IB program) & Ferris Elementary. Open House Sat April 13 (2-4pm) More detailsListed by One Percent Realty Ltd.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3 9188 COOK Road in Richmond: McLennan North Townhouse for sale : MLS®# R2872055
3 9188 COOK Road Richmond V6Y 4M1
$1,170,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2872055
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,448 sq. ft.
Absolutely amazing 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom townhouse, in Richmond. This townhome is 2 levels with 2 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the upper floor, and the main living area on the lower floor with the third bedroom. Featuring a 10ft ceiling in the living room with floor to ceiling windows for all that natural light. Au-shape kitchen with an over hanging countertop for additional seating, opens to the dining room which can fit a full size dining table. The townhome is in great shape and comes with 2 parking spots as well. The building is located a few minutes away from Richmond Centre, recreation centres, parks, restaurants and all. This townhome is everything you can ask for, call us to today for a viewing. More detailsListed by Grand Central Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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7 8640 BLUNDELL Road in Richmond: Garden City Townhouse for sale in "Richmond Terrace" : MLS®# R2842668
7 8640 BLUNDELL Road Richmond V6Y 1K1
$1,158,800Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2842668
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,641 sq. ft.
Great property to start a family! Renovated and ready for you to move in! New floors, carpet, appliances, water tank, fixtures, closet organizer, tiles and more. 3 beds, 2.5 baths, corner townhome with over 1500 sqft of open living space and a low strata fee of $372.51/month! Set back enough from Blundell Road to avoid traffic noise. Central location of Richmond, walking distance to Blundell and Garden City shopping plaza, Restaurants, Save on Food, Shoppers Drug Mart, Garden City Elementary school, RC Palmer High School, and transit! Try your offer. More detailsListed by Sutton Group Seafair Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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313 3588 KETCHESON Road in Richmond: West Cambie Condo for sale in "AURORA AT TALISTAR" : MLS®# R2868345
313 3588 KETCHESON Road Richmond V0V 0V0
$1,158,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2868345
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 973 sq. ft.
A generous South facing home at Talistar by Polygon. This home features a large and private wrap-around deck. The sleek kitchen maximizes storage with modern cabinetry, and a full-height engineered stone backsplash is a stylish statement. Step into a spa-inspired ensuite where a frameless glass shower with bench seating is the perfect stop after a long day. Comfort is ever present with an air-cooling system, keeping room temperatures ideal year-round. As Polygon's first Telus Residential Smart Building, future-friendly features such as a keyless entry door lock, a digital security system and more are also included. Visit our sales office at 3600 Sexsmith Rd., Richmond, open daily noon-6pm except Fridays. More detailsListed by Polygon Realty Limited - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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5 6600 COONEY Road in Richmond: Brighouse Townhouse for sale in "MODENA" : MLS®# R2855286
5 6600 COONEY Road Richmond V6Y 2J8
$1,150,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2855286
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 1,520 sq. ft.
Walker’s Paradise! Rare 206 sq. ROOF TOP DECK! 3-level, 3 bdrms/3.5 baths, inside 1520 sq. 2 parking. Everything is at doorstep: shops, groceries, restaurants, banks, SKYTRAIN/buses. Kids walk to schools: Cook Elementary and MacNeill Secondary. 1st floor:a bdrm w/full bath, storage under stairs. 2 tandem parking directly to your door. 2nd Level: open concept kitchen, SPACIOUS & BRIGHT living rm, big patio. New refrigerator & clothes washer. Stainless steel appliances, GAS cooktop. Top level: 2 bdrms, & 2 baths; master bedrm has an ensuite bath & walk-in-closet. BONUS: enviable rooftop deck--perfect for gardening & entertaining! Motivated Seller. Don’t miss out on this one! Open house Apr. 20&21 Sat&Sun 2-4pm More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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