10 Must-Do Richmond Experiences
Are you yearning for the delight of fresh experiences and flavours? Join us on a captivating journey — wander through vibrant streets and historical sites, immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of the seaside, and connect with the lively and diverse restaurants, breweries and attractions that define the authentic Richmond experience. There’s never a dull moment in Richmond.
Five Roads Brewing Co – Steveston Tasting Room
Enjoy local craft beer with a farm-to-table food menu. At the intersection of good beer and great company, Five Roads Brewing is a crossroads of the community where people can connect, share, and explore, all while enjoying a delicious, rotating lineup of craft beers.
Steveston Village
This fishing village at the mouth of the Fraser River was voted Metro Vancouver’s best neighbourhood out of 192 in 2020. Steveston Village is Richmond’s charming “old town” waterfront area and is home to two National Historic Sites. It is also a working fishing village and is Canada’s largest small-craft commercial fishing port, making it a seafood lover’s paradise.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery
The Cannery brings to life the vibrant and diverse history of the fishing industry in Steveston. It commemorates the development of Canada’s west coast fishing industry from the 1870s to present. And it’s in the heart of the village so it is easy to explore the picturesque waterfront and artisanal shops afterwards.
Hog Shack Cookhouse
Looking for a true BBQ restaurant serving amazing pork ribs, burger and poultry entrees? Look no further! The Hog Shack offers all of your favourite BBQ dishes, and of course don’t forget the burned ends, salads and corn bread. Hog Shack is located in the beautiful fishing village of Steveston. There are big screen TVs to watch your favourite team while you enjoy a glass of the world’s finest craft beers. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.
Moon & Back Gallery
Explore Metro Vancouver’s first mirror light gallery with unique, mesmerizing rooms. Get your camera ready because you will need it. Their new location is over 9000 square feet and features “Stargazing,” the mesmerizing infinity room, plus a 300 square-foot, oversize soccer-pool table, kids play area with interactive projectors, and much much more!
Little Mexico Cantina
Little Mexico Cantina in Steveston Village serves fresh, flavourful, authentic Mexican food, including tacos. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and tasty food.
Richmond Public Market
The Richmond Public Market is a lively marketplace with vendors offering fresh produce, flowers, gifts, and electronics. The second floor is a food court where you can find bubble tea, Szechuan cuisine, Taiwanese dishes, Xi’an noodles, and much more. Open daily from 9AM – 6PM. Individual food stalls have their own opening and closing times.
West Dyke Trail
This 6 km (3.7 mile) trail runs between Steveston’s Garry Point Park in the south and Terra Nova Rural Park in the north. Popular with walkers, joggers, and cyclists, the trail’s flat terrain fringes the lush green marshlands of Sturgeon Banks, itself lapped by the Strait of Georgia and framed by the looming North Shore mountains and distant Gulf Islands peaks. Also a popular place to see migrating birds.
Fuggles Beer
Located in the Ironwood neighbourhood of southeast Richmond, Fuggles Beer was founded with the motto “Keep Beer Weird.” The brewery definitely lives up to that with creative recipes and eye-catching labels inspired by the furthest reaches of the pop culture universe, including video games, science fiction, and “geek culture.” Drop by the tasting room where you can play an assortment of old-school video games while you sip, or sit on the extended outdoor patio. The taproom also offers a food menu featuring paninis and snacks.
The Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport Hotel
The Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport Hotel is a modern, well-situated hotel located within minutes of the terminals of the world’s best airport, Vancouver International. Its location is ideal: near the area’s top attractions with easy access to the Canada Line rapid transit system that affords guests seamless access to downtown Vancouver.
Explore MORE: Richmond is on the South of the Fraser Ale Trail.
There’s never a dull moment in Richmond, because there’s always something new to discover.
