A sandy stretch of riverfront at the foot of Gilbert Road along the Fraser River. For many locals, Gilbert Beach is a destination in itself, a place where families can picnic, children can clamber over the driftwood scattered along the shoreline and birdwatchers can look for strays from the Reifel Bird Sanctuary located on Westham Island on the opposite bank.
Minoru Park is Richmond's leading urban park, located off No. 3 Road in the City Centre district. For sporty types, there are tennis and basketball courts, an aquatic centre, and lots of running paths. Ducks, rabbits, and colourful perennial flowers make Minoru Park a visual treat.
The Richmond Cultural Centre is located here, including the city museum, archives, art gallery, and public library. The park also holds interest for theatre and performing arts buffs (Gateway Theatre) and couples getting married (Minoru Chapel).
The Gateway Theatre is Richmond’s only live professional theatre and the Lower Mainland’s third largest theatre company. Located in Richmond’s city centre overlooking beautiful Minoru Park, the Gateway is an easy 20-minute drive from Vancouver, Delta & Surrey, or 1 hour from Bellingham.
The Gateway Theatre is owned by the City of Richmond and operated on its behalf by the Richmond Gateway Theatre Society. While the city pays for overhead and staffing, the Society pays its own way to present the Mainstage Series, New Play Series and Educational Programs. Ticket revenues only cover half of the cost of our productions and the balance must be earned by the Society. Your support is essential to our continued success, and we believe we can count on you.
Located minutes from Vancouver International Airport, the Oval is a breathtaking facility along the banks of the Fraser River and a hallmark of public accessibility, environmental sustainability and worldclass sportsmanship. Honored with several awards including the Institution of Structural Engineers 2009 Award for Sports or Leisure Structures, the building has spacious, modern interiors featuring wood floors, natural light and a broad public art program incorporated into the Oval itself and its immediate surroundings.
The Richmond Art Gallery plays a dynamic role in the growth of visual art in Richmond, BC. It is a vital part of the contemporary art network in British Columbia and Canada. Through excellence in exhibitions and education the Richmond Art Gallery strives to enhance an understanding and enjoyment of contemporary art. The Richmond Art Gallery has been a primary source of art education and enjoyment in the community for 25 years. The Gallery plays an important role in bringing contemporary art expertise to children, youth and adults in an understandable and interesting manner. The Gallery offers an innovative and diverse program of exhibitions, workshops, lectures, as well as outreach programs which focus on contemporary art and art issues.
One of BC's few historically intact canneries, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery commemorates the history of Canada's West Coast fishing industry from the 1870's to the present. Inside the massive wooden building visitors will experience an introductory film, guided tours with knowledgeable interpreters, and interactive exhibits. This vibrant heritage is justly celebrated in the picturesque fishing village of Steveston, home to Canada's largest fishing fleet as well as many tempting shops and restaurants.
Welcome to Steveston Museum– once a bank and a doctor’s office and now a post office and small museum that offers much to many. Upon entering this 1905 building, you will pass both a re-creation of the original bank office and a quaint general store exhibit. Ahead of you is the counter of the Steveston Post Office, which together with the Museum found a home in this extraordinary little building in 1978.
In 2008 the Vancouver International Airport was the second busiest airport in Canada with 17.8 million passengers. The airport has won several notable international best airport awards, and it won the Skytrax Best North American Airport award in 2007. The station is served by the new rapid transit line known as the Canada Line and will get you from the airport to downtown Vancouver in under 30 minutes.
