Tourism Richmond

Why Choose Our Destination?

Welcome to Richmond BC, where there is something new to discover around every corner. Here you'll find an authentic expression of Canada's west coast and experience the rich diversity of Canada's multicultural promise. Discover the surprising difference that comes with a Conference on the Coast. Home to the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and the capacity to host meetings of up to 1,000 delegates, Richmond is an accessible and cost-effective alternative to nearby Vancouver. It is perfect for planners searching for a memorable urban meeting destination. Ready to host your event, Richmond offers 20+ major hotel brands offering exceptional value and boasting over 150,000 square feet of combined, flexible meeting space. With hotels within a 10-minute drive from YVR, conference hotels offer free 24-hour shuttle service to and from the airport for seamless logistics for national and international attendees. In between sessions, your delegates will have an unforgettable experience discovering the renowned food, entertainment, and natural spaces waiting for them just outside the hotel lobby. Named the best Asian food in North America by New York Times, whatever you crave – incredible Asian cuisine, breathtaking nature, or captivating history – Richmond is an experience truly Canadian in its multicultural essence and authentically Pacific. Unique venues and activities Richmond offers unique and authentic venues such as Wineries, National Historic Sites, Steveston Fishing Village, the Olympic Oval, BCIT Aerospace Campus, and much more. Each of these is connected by lush natural spaces such as estuaries, seaside dyke trails, sharing farms, lavender fields, and world-class golf courses. These spaces are ideal for hosting distinctive social events, receptions, and team-building activities. And when your delegates need downtime, the city offers a wide array of activities, including whale watching, designer outlet shopping, waterfront strolls, nature-hugging cycling trails, a casino, and the famous Richmond Night Market, the largest of its kind in North America. With more than 800 restaurants — including the world-renowned Asian dining scene — Richmond is also an outstanding destination for dine-around events and sparkling special occasion meals. Well-connected A convenient 30-minute drive from most U.S./Canada border crossings, Richmond is well-connected to the region's rapid transit Canada Line. Services take just a few minutes from the airport to the city center, while downtown Vancouver is an easy 25-minute ride away. Many Richmond hotels also provide courtesy airport shuttles. The area's hotels encompass many of the world's most renowned and trusted brands, including the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel, recently named the third-best Airport hotel in the world and the best in North America in the annual Skytrax World Airport Awards. Why now? There is something for everyone in Richmond, British Columbia's authentic Pacific gathering place. And if you're looking for a new and original destination for your upcoming meeting, there has never been a better time to book. Tourism Richmond, in collaboration with our 20+ hotel partners and the Richmond Hotel Destination Association, is offering a new incentive program for meeting planners who choose Richmond, BC for their next business event. Significant funding is available for both pre-event activities, such as site visits, and for event costs when you book eligible meetings in Richmond, BC. Apply today at https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/businessevents/special-promotions/