Tourism Richmond

205 South Tower, 5811 Cooney Rd, Richmond, British Columbia V6X 3M1

Richmond, BC: Create Your Conference on the Coast

Discover Richmond, British Columbia–a charming city on Canada’s West Coast with an iconic coastal lifestyle. Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and Fraser River, it is infused with Pacific sensibilities and is a place where culture and character converge. Home to the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) with the capacity to host business events of up to 800 delegates, Richmond is an accessible and cost-effective alternative to nearby Vancouver. Can’t Miss Destination Highlights: - Steveston Village- Visit this fishing village for Pacific-to-plate seafood, historical landmarks, and whale watching. - World-Class Dining Scene- With over 800 restaurants, Richmond’s authentic Asian fare and fresh seafood can please any palate. - Richmond Night Market- Enjoy North America's largest night market open April through October offering a variety of Asian street food and desserts, shopping, and entertainment. - Dumpling Trail- Discover this collection of 13 different restaurants serving up some of the most delectable dumplings. - Diverse Shopping Options- Browse at McArthurGlen Designer Outlets Mall, CF Richmond Centre, unique Asian shopping malls like Aberdeen Centre, or explore shops in Steveston Village. - Mild West Coast climate- Enjoy abundant nature, world-class golf courses, and Richmond’s 100+ parks by biking or walking the trails all year-long. Meeting Spaces & Unique Venues: - 20+ major hotel brands - Over 160,000 square feet of meeting space - Unique venues including wineries, National Historic Sites, Steveston Fishing Village, the Olympic Oval, and the BCIT Aerospace Campus. - Nearby estuaries, seaside dyke trails, sharing farms, lavender fields, and world-class golf courses to host social events, receptions, and team-building activities. Easy to Get to & Around: - Convenient 30-minute drive from most U.S./Canada border crossing - SkyTrain Canada Line is a rapid transit system that takes just a few minutes from YVR to Richmond’s city center, while downtown Vancouver is an easy 25-minute ride away. - Courtesy 24-hour shuttle service to and from YVR from most conference hotels

Need dates

  • 09/02/202412/31/2027

Distance from airport

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

    3 mi. from city center


Local Attractions

Steveston Village

Recreation
Only 15 minutes from Richmond's city centre, this scenic village is home to Canada’s largest commercial fishing harbour, two National Historic Sites, whale watching operators, quaint boutiques, and great seafood eateries.
Steveston
Richmond, BC

Richmond Night Market

Nightlife
The Richmond Night Market offers a food and retail experience unmatched anywhere else in Canada. The market showcases an impressive cross-section of cultures and cuisine—over 100 food stalls and over 200 retail vendors. It's open May to October on Friday, Saturday & Sunday evenings.
8351 River Road
Richmond, BC, CA V6X 1Y4

Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site

Historical landmark
The Britannia Shipyards is an authentic representation of a once thriving community of canneries, boat yards, residences and stores. Tour the oldest shipyard buildings in British Columbia, and observe ongoing boat restoration projects as you experience a bygone time when fishing and boatbuilding were flourishing industries on the Fraser River. Many of the buildings date back to 1885 and tell the stories of multi-ethnic residents and workers at the Britannia Cannery and Britannia Shipyard: Chinese, European, First Nations and Japanese. Admission is free.
5180 Westwater Drive
Richmond, BC, CA V7E 6P3

Olympic Experience at the Oval

Museum
Experience Olympic glory first-hand at the Olympic Experience at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Try state-of-the-art sport simulators, test your skills and accuracy, check out Olympic artifacts and memorabilia, and more!
6111 River Rd
Richmond, BC, CA V7C 0A2

Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

Historical landmark
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery was once BC’s biggest salmon cannery. While the Cannery ceased operations in 1979, it is now a popular interactive museum presenting the history of the West Coast fishing industry.
12138 Fourth Avenue
Richmond, BC, CA

Lulu Island Winery

Recreation
The largest winery in Metro Vancouver is only 3 miles from Richmond's city centre. Lulu Island Winery produces red and white varietal wines and award winning Canadian icewine, and welcomes groups to their wine tasting rooms.
16880 Westminster Hwy
Richmond, BC, CA

Whale Watching

Recreation
Head out on a whale watching tour to see marine animals in their natural environment—Orcas are often the main attraction. Whale watching season runs from April - October, and sea lion tours are available in April and May. Steveston Seabreeze Adventures: 12551 No. 1 Road Vancouver Whale Watch: 210-12240 Second Avenue
Richmond, BC, CA

Canada Berries Winery

Recreation
Canada Berries is located in east Richmond, within a beautiful natural cedar building settled in the heart of BC’s richest agricultural lands. Discover a wide range of fruit and grape wines including blueberry, apple, strawberry, peach, blackcurrant, raspberry, cranberry, and blackberry.
12791 Blundell Rd.
Richmond, BC, CA V6W 1B4

Convention Centers

  • Richmond Conference Centre

    Located in Richmond, BC, the Richmond Conference Centre offers 45,000 square feet of flexible and customizable event space to accommodate your group.

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Additional Information

*** Learn about our BUSINESS EVENTS INCENTIVE FUND: - In collaboration with conference hotel partners, Tourism Richmond is offering an incentive program for meeting planners who choose Richmond, BC for their next business event. - Significant funding is available for both bid-phase expenses and booked business event costs when you book eligible business events in Richmond, BC. Apply today at: https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/businessevents/special-promotions/ The Richmond BC Business Events team is ready to help you create your conference on the coast. Richmond offers: - Assistance with themed event planning, pre- and post-itinerary options, spousal activities, child and youth activities, and group dining. - Complete site inspection coordination. (Travel costs are covered under the Richmond Business Events Incentive Fund.) - Conference service requests for transportation, off-site venues, entertainment, restaurants, and more.