Population: 168,000

Elevation: 3 feet above sea level

Area: 50 square miles

Location: The City of Richmond is located on Canada's Pacific Coast in the province of British Columbia within the Greater Vancouver Regional District in close proximity to downtown Vancouver and the U.S. border. It is comprised of a series of islands in the mouth of the Fraser River. They include Sea Island, most of Lulu Island, and fifteen smaller islands.

Time Zone: Pacific Standard Time Zone (GMT-8)

Area Code: 604. Area code must be used when dialing local telephone numbers and when dialing long distance telephone numbers. The 604 area code applies when dialing anywhere in the Lower Mainland.

Weather:

By Air
Vancouver International Airport
3211 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, B.C. V7B 1Y7
604-207-7077
Vancouver International Airport is your entry point into Richmond by air. The airport is located in the City of Richmond.
Regular bus service, taxi service, limousine service and hotel shuttle is available to take you to your destination from the airport.

By Car
If traveling by car, you can access Richmond via Highway 1, Highway 10 or Highway 99, depending on your starting point. From the U.S., Interstate 5 will bring you across the U.S. Border and into Canada. From there, follow Highway 99 Northbound into the city.

By Ferry
B.C. Ferries is another way in which to travel to Richmond. The Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal or the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal will both bring you into Richmond. From the Tsawwassen terminal you are approximately 30 minutes from the city, while the Horseshoe Bay terminal is approximately 60 minutes travel time.

Getting around:
By Ferry
604-277-0277
The B.C. Ferry terminal is only 20 minutes from downtown Richmond with sailings to Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Regular daily sailings to Swartz Bay (Victoria) leave the Port of Tsawwassen every two hours on the odd hour with more frequent sailings during summer months and holidays. Daily sailings are also available on the Mid-Island Express from Tsawwassen to Nanaimo.
Call the Ferry Hotline for rates and seasonal schedules. Advance reservations can be made for an additional fee. Paid parking is also available if you want to leave your vehicle at the Ferry Terminal on the mainland.

By Bus
The Coast Mountain Bus Company services operate throughout Richmond and Greater Vancouver and are easy to access and very convenient. Call 604-521-0400 for routes and schedules.

Currency: All visitors should use Canadian currency when traveling within Canada. It is best to have local currency on hand prior to arriving; contact your local bank. Visitors may exchange their currency at Canadian banks, credit unions, or at the offices of foreign exchange brokers.