Did You Know? Richmond
5 surprising local facts about Richmond, BC — curated and fact-checked by the ChitChat editorial team.
- #1
Richmond is built on an island in the Fraser River delta — nearly 100% of the city sits at or below sea level.
Source · City of Richmond
- #2
Richmond is home to YVR (Vancouver International Airport), Canada's second-busiest airport, serving 26 million+ passengers annually.
Source · YVR
- #3
Richmond's Aberdeen Centre and Steveston Village reflect the city's twin identity: a global Asian dining hub AND a historic seaside village.
Source · Tourism Richmond
- #4
Steveston was once the salmon capital of the world, with 15 canneries operating in the late 1800s.
Source · Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
- #5
The Richmond Night Market is the largest night market in North America, with 100+ food stalls.
Source · Richmond Night Market
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