Steveston & Richmond
The Road to Heaven

Getting There:
From 99 for Steveston: Right for Riverport, left for Steveston and follow signs.
For Richmond: Take the Westminster Hwy exit going north and turn left. Follow the road until No. 3 Road.

Waterside describes the way of life in Richmond and Steveston. On its north side, Richmond is bounded by the North Arm of the mighty Fraser River while on the south, it’s the South Arm. To the west is the Strait of Georgia. Richmond occupies two large islands, Lulu and Sea, and 15 smaller islands

Rapidly growing, Richmond is home to 180,000 people. International in feel, 60 percent of the population is Asian and south Asian in background. Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and other regional cuisines and stores abound. Shopping and dining on No. 3 Road is an absolute standout. Check out Yaohan Center for a cultural experience you’ll never forget. Called the Golden Village, the area evokes the bustle of Hong Kong.
River Rock Casino is the largest casino in Western Canada. Situated on the banks of the Fraser, it has 80 gaming tables, 1,000 slot machines and restaurants and nightspots. Bring money - some of the table stakes will make you gasp. They typically have a strong lineup of entertainers scheduled for their amphitheater.

With an average elevation of just over three feet (one meter), the city is a great place for walkers, runners and bikers of all ages.

The Richmond Dragon Boat Festival is always a highlight of the summer. It’s being held July 19.

The historic village of Steveston is located on the southern edge of Richmond on the banks of the south arm of the Fraser River. Over 600 fishing boats, Canada’s largest fishing fleet, ply the river to the ocean returning with catches that visitors can buy right off the dock. Shrimp, halibut and salmon are the main choices offered.

Visitors can walk along the boardwalk, check out the shops and stop for fresh seafood at one of the many restaurants on the streets lining the river. Steveston is also the jumping off spot for whale watching boats.

Once a hub of thriving canneries, the last one closed in the 1990s. Still, visitors may explore the Gulf of Georgia Cannery national historic site, the Steveston Museum and Britannia Heritage Shipyard. Walk out to Garry Point, the main park in Steveston.
On Canada Day, July 1, Steveston holds its 63rd Annual Steveston Salmon Festival Day. Prepare to spend the whole day.

Just off the Steveston Highway on No. 5 Road, is ‘The Road To Heaven.’ Here you’ll find Buddhist and Hindu temples, a mosque and other large and growing places of worship. It’s worth a detour and a tour.

A few miles from the village is the huge Riverport entertainment complex. A multi-plex, water park, bowling alley and restaurants will keep everyone entertained.

Don’t miss:
• The Road to Heaven
• The Asian markets in downtown Richmond.
• Walking the jetty while the planes take off.
• Fish & chips in Steveston

Events

Richmond
June 1: Slugfest
July 12: Richmond City Centre Celebration. Minoru Park Oval, Granville Street
August 15 – 17:Richmond Maritime Festival
August 23: Richmond Children’s Festival

Steveston
July 1: Steveston Salmon Festival