Richmond, British Columbia Attractions
The Basketball Centre
Richmond,
604-241-0700
Call for schedule and operating hours
Admission Charged
?Hoop Heaven.? Premier Hardwood Sports Facility in Canada. Full sized NBA
gyms featuring basketball courts, 6 volleyball courts and ability to convert to
other hardwood court uses. Accompanying change rooms with lockers and glassed
viewing area make the facility ideal for leagues, tournaments as well as special
event bookings.
Gateway Theatre
6500 Gilbert Road,
Richmond V7C 3V4
604-270-1812
Hours: Monday ? Friday: Noon to 6 pm, Saturday: 2 pm to 6 pm
Admission Charged
As one of the most beautiful theatres in Canada, this 560-seat theatre offers
some of the best live performances in the Lower Mainland.
Greenacres Golf Course
Richmond,
604-241-0722
Call for tee times and additional information
Admission Charged
Year-round Par 70 Public Golf with special winter rates. Practice putting and
chipping greens, outstanding pro shop with rental carts and clubs. Licensed
lounge and outdoor eating area. Full service dining room, complete banquet
facilities available.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site of Canada
12138 Fourth Avenue
Richmond, V7E 3J1
604-664-9009
Open April ? October, call for exact days and hours of operation
Admission Charged
Situated atop wooden pilings over the mighty Fraser River, the Gulf of Georgia
Cannery is one of the few remaining 19th century salmon canneries on the coast
of B.C. The Cannery is open to the general public April - October. Pre-booked
tours can be arranged from March through November.
International Buddhist Society
9160 Steveston Highway
Richmond V7A 1M5
604-274-2822
Call for days and hours of operation
Admission Free
The Kuan Yin Temple of the International Buddhist Society is considered by many
to be the most magnificent and authentic temple of traditional Chinese
architecture in North America.
Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club
Richmond,
604-276-0505
Call for tee times and additional information
Admission Charged
One of Lower Mainland's premier golf facilities, located minutes from downtown
Vancouver and the International Airport.
Richmond Art Gallery Association
7700 Minoru Gate
Richmond,
604-231-6457
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 - 9:30 pm, Saturday/Sunday 10:00 - 5:00 pm, closed
on statutory holidays.
Admission Charged
The Richmond Art Gallery Association?s Vision for the Richmond Art Gallery is:
to be one of the most important public galleries in Canada, and to increasingly
enlarge our audiences and their understanding and enjoyment of contemporary art.
Richmond Go-Karting
Richmond,
604-278-6103
Open seven days a week, weather permitting, call for directions and additional
information.
Admission Charged
Half mile track with single and double-seater karts, concession facilities and
arcade.
Richmond Museum
7700 Minoru Gate,
Richmond,
604-231-6461
Open: Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 9:30 pm, Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00
pm.
Admission is Donation
The Richmond Museum is open to the public with a wide range of collections,
temporary and traveling exhibits, programs, and special events for people of all
ages. The purpose of these activities is to increase public awareness and
appreciation of Richmond's diverse history.
Richmond Nature Park
11851 Westminster Highway
Richmond V6X 1B4
604-718-6188
Call for days and hours of operation
Admission Free
The Park provides recreation and education for all ages. Winding trails with a
total length of approximately 5km provide visitors with the opportunity to
encounter plants and animals in bog, forest and pond habitats. The shortest
trail, which surrounds a pond, is an elevated boardwalk accessible to
wheelchairs. Other trails are soft-surfaced with wood chips. All trails are
well-marked, and a free trail guide is available in the Nature House.
Richmond Orchestra & Chorus
10691 Shellbridge Way
Richmond,
604-276-2747
Call for schedule
Admission Charged
The Richmond Orchestra & Chorus have entertained Richmond since 1986. We
perform up to six concerts per season and also make several public appearances.
TBC Indoor Racing
Richmond,
604-232-9196
Call for additional information
Admission Charged
Grand Prix style kart racing at its best. TBC Indoor Racing is the only facility
that utilizes indoor kart racing as a basis for Team Building. Offer events for
special occasions, parties, celebrations, promotions and much more.
Trev Deeley Motorcycle Museum
13500 Verdun Place (at the south end of the Knight Street Bridge, at Bridgeport
and Viking Way)
Richmond,
604-273-5421
Open: Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm.
Admission Charged
Home to more than 250 antique and classic motorcycles, representing 51 brands.
WaterMania
Richmond,
604-448-5354
Call for days and hours of operation
Admission Charged
WaterMania offers an exciting wave pool, waterslides, 50 meter pool, diving
boards, sauna, steam room and whirlpools. Also includes fitness centre, meeting
rooms, concession, swimwear shop, sports therapy clinic and much more.
Nearby Attractions (Steveson)
Britannia Heritage Shipyard ? National Historic Site
5180 Westwater Drive, at the foot of Railway Avenue
Steveston Village, B.C.
604-718-8050
Open: May 1 - September 30: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm, closed Mondays and
October 1 - April 30: Saturday 10 am - 4 pm, Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm.
Admission Charged
Built in 1889, it is the oldest cannery building on the Fraser River. In about
1918 the building was converted to a ship yard and repair facility for the ABC
Packing Company. The Britannia Shipyard Museum features displays about Steveston
ship building and fishing. Often, wooden boats are being repaired using
traditional boat building skills.
London Heritage Farm
6511 Dyke Road (between No. 2 & Gilbert Roads)
Steveston, B.C.
604-271-5220
Open for tea and tours on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4:00 pm.
During Summer July and August, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 10:00am -
4:00pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Admission is Donation
Dating from the 1890s, this restored and furnished farm house offers a tea room
and tours as well as Herb and Flower Gardens. The site also features the Spragg
Barn, chickens, Territorial Seeds Demonstration garden, a collection of prewar
farm equipment, rose arbor and gazebo. Picnicking, special events, horseshoe
pitch and washrooms.
Steveston Museum
3811 Moncton Street
Steveston, B.C.
604-271-6868
Open: Mon ? Sat, 9:30am - 1:00pm and 1:30pm-5pm
Admission Charged
A community museum in the area's first bank building. The main floor
"general store" display includes a working post office. Pick up a
walking tour guide and enjoy a day in Steveston Village. Step back in time to a
history rich in diversity and culture. The Steveston Museum offers a glimpse
into the past of this historic village.
Vancouver Whale Watch
Tours leave from and return to Steveston, BC
604-274-9565
Call for days and hours of operation
Admission Charged
Killer Whales, bow riding Dall?s porpoises, sea lions, seals, and other
wildlife can be seen on daily trips, April to October, leaving from historic
Steveston. Professional naturalists are on board 12 and 40 passenger
zodiac-type vessels. |
