Living in Richmond
Richmond is an island city at the mouth of the Fraser River, made up mostly of Lulu Island and Sea Island, where Vancouver International Airport is. It has a busy City Centre around No. 3 Road and the Canada Line, and the historic fishing village of Steveston on the south-west tip.
Richmond has a large Chinese-Canadian community, with some of the best Asian food in North America. Much of the city is flat, laced with dikes and trails, and farmland in the east.
Neighbourhoods
City Centre
Towers and shopping around No. 3 Road and the Canada Line.
Steveston
Historic fishing village with a waterfront boardwalk.
Terra Nova
West-side neighbourhood with a rural park and dike trails.
Broadmoor
Established family area with large homes.
Seafair
West-side family neighbourhood near the dike.
Hamilton
East Richmond community near Queensborough.
East Richmond
Farmland, acreages and blueberry fields.
Ironwood
South-east area with shopping and newer homes.
Homes & housing
High-rise condos in City Centre, townhouses across the city, large detached homes in established neighbourhoods, and farm and acreage properties in the east.
Lifestyle & amenities
- Steveston village and the waterfront
- Richmond Night Market and Aberdeen and Lansdowne shopping
- Richmond Olympic Oval
- Dike trails and Garry Point Park
- Asian dining across City Centre
Schools & healthcare
Public schools are run by the Richmond School District (SD38). Kwantlen Polytechnic University has a campus in Richmond.
Richmond Hospital.
Getting around
The Canada Line runs from Richmond-Brighouse and the airport to downtown Vancouver, and Highway 99 and the George Massey crossing connect south to Delta.
What buyers should know
- Richmond is low-lying and protected by dikes, so check flood construction levels and insurance.
- ALR farmland in the east has restrictions on house size and use.
- Aircraft noise is a factor in some areas near the airport.
Best suited to: Families, commuters using the Canada Line and buyers who love its food and culture.
Richmond questions
What neighbourhoods are in Richmond?
Richmond includes City Centre, Steveston, Terra Nova, Broadmoor, Seafair, Hamilton, East Richmond, Ironwood.
What types of homes are in Richmond?
High-rise condos in City Centre, townhouses across the city, large detached homes in established neighbourhoods, and farm and acreage properties in the east.
Which school district serves Richmond?
Public schools are run by the Richmond School District (SD38). Kwantlen Polytechnic University has a campus in Richmond.
How do you get around Richmond?
The Canada Line runs from Richmond-Brighouse and the airport to downtown Vancouver, and Highway 99 and the George Massey crossing connect south to Delta.
Who is Richmond a good fit for?
Families, commuters using the Canada Line and buyers who love its food and culture.
Is there a hospital near Richmond?
Richmond Hospital.
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