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Richmond, British Columbia, is a green, modern city only 17 miles from Vancouver. The city has 10 parks featuring a network of walkways and trails that run more than 50 miles. At Terra Nova Park, visitors can watch as millions of birds pass through on their annual migration. Richmond Nature Park and Minoru Park have running trials and perennial flowerbeds. The city has a rich cultural history and is regarded for its temples. The International Buddhist Temple on Steveston Highway is a prime example of Chinese architecture.

Key facts

The Golden Village is a shopping district in the northern section of the city near Number 3 Road. The malls have fashion from Hong Kong and herbal remedies as well as a selection of Vietnamese, Malaysian and Korean food. Richmond is considered part of Greater Vancouver and is served by the Canada Line, a section of the city's skytrain. The Vancouver Regional Airport (YVR) is situated between Vancouver and Richmond, and it is fully accessible by the Canada Line.

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Richmond has a large Chinese New Year festival that usually occurs during January. From May to October, The Richmond Night Market features food, vendors and live performances. While Richmond is on the edge of the British Columbian rain forest and damp weather is common during the winter, summers are generally mild and sunny.