Richmond Travel and Things to Do Guide
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, BCIT Aerospace Campus, and much more.
- 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
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, BCIT Aerospace Campus, and much more.
- 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
Weather and Seasonality
Richmond enjoys a mild coastal climate with little or no snow most winters. The city's annual average temperature hits a high of 73°F and low of 45°F. Richmond's warmest month is August, with an average high of 71°F and low of 55°F, while its coldest month is January, with an average high of 42°F and low of 32°F. The city sees an average of 44 inches of rain per year.
| Month | High/Low °F | Seasonality |
|---|---|---|
| January | 42°/32° | - |
| February | 46°/34° | - |
| March | 49°/36° | - |
| April | 54°/40° | - |
| May | 61°/46° | - |
| June | 66°/51° | - |
| July | 71°/54° | - |
| August | 71°/55° | - |
| September | 65°/50° | - |
| October | 56°/43° | - |
| November | 48°/37° | - |
| December | 43°/33° | - |