LONG DISTANCE MOVING WITHIN CANADA - RICHMOND
Richmond - Community Overview
The area’s first inhabitants were the Coast Salish First Nations, though mainly they visited the islands on fishing excursions. In 1861, Col. R.C. Moody, while surveying southern BC and selecting town sites on the Fraser River named Sea Island and Lulu Island. Moody named Lulu Island after American actress Lulu Street.
In 1862, the first settler, Hugh McRoberts purchased 648 ha on Sea Island and named his farm Richmond View after his previous home in Australia. A slow but steady immigration of farmers began and by 1879 the area had approximately 30 families.
The first bridge connecting Richmond with the mainland was constructed in 1889; by 1902 a railway link also existed. With improved connections, Richmond had become primarily a residential area within the vicinity of Greater Vancouver. In 1931, the Vancouver International Airport was built on Sea Island.
Today, Richmond is an urban centre with a mixture of residential and commercial property, agricultural lands, industrial parks and nature areas. Richmond is an important transportation centre as it is serviced by two major highways and highway connections via Deas Island Freeway, which leads to the Trans Canada Highway, the American border, and the Ferry Terminal to Vancouver Island. Vancouver International Airport is based at Sea Island in Richmond and the city is also serviced by two railway lines as well as two international seaports.
The City of Richmond is situated in the Greater Vancouver Regional District, directly south of the City of Vancouver, just off Highway #99. Richmond is known as the “Island City” as it is comprised of a series of islands at the mouth of the Fraser River, including Sea Island, part of Lulu Island and 15 smaller islands.
The population of Richmond numbers approximately 174,461.
For more information about Richmond:
WEATHER
Richmond has an average July temperature of 18°C and an average January temperature of 3.4°C. The average annual precipitation is 1277 mm.
For daily or historical weather conditions, visit:
MEDIA
One of the best ways to learn about your new community is to subscribe to the local newspaper:
Richmond News
https://www.richmond-news.com/
Richmond Review
EDUCATION
For information regarding curriculum and enrolment procedures, please contact:
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Cable TVShaw Cablesystems Ltd. 250-748-9113 https://www.shaw.ca/
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GasFortis BC 1-888-224-2710 https://www.fortisbc.com/
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HydroB.C. Hydro 1-800-224-9376 https://www.bchydro.com/index.html
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WaterUtility Services 250-746-2530 https://www.cvrd.ca/
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Garbage/RecyclingCollection Inquiries 250-746-2530 https://www.cvrd.ca/
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TelephoneTelus Outside BC 1-888-811-2323 Within BC 310-2255 https://www.telus.com/en/ The telephone area code for Cobble Hill is 250.
For information about Roman Catholic Separate Schools, please contact:
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Cable TVShaw Cablesystems Ltd. 250-748-9113 https://www.shaw.ca/
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GasFortis BC 1-888-224-2710 https://www.fortisbc.com/
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HydroB.C. Hydro 1-800-224-9376 https://www.bchydro.com/index.html
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WaterUtility Services 250-746-2530 https://www.cvrd.ca/
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Garbage/RecyclingCollection Inquiries 250-746-2530 https://www.cvrd.ca/
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TelephoneTelus Outside BC 1-888-811-2323 Within BC 310-2255 https://www.telus.com/en/ The telephone area code for Cobble Hill is 250.
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Cable TVShaw Cablesystems Ltd. 250-748-9113 https://www.shaw.ca/
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GasFortis BC 1-888-224-2710 https://www.fortisbc.com/
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HydroB.C. Hydro 1-800-224-9376 https://www.bchydro.com/index.html
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WaterUtility Services 250-746-2530 https://www.cvrd.ca/
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Garbage/RecyclingCollection Inquiries 250-746-2530 https://www.cvrd.ca/
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TelephoneTelus Outside BC 1-888-811-2323 Within BC 310-2255 https://www.telus.com/en/ The telephone area code for Cobble Hill is 250.
MEDICAL INFORMATION
Richmond Hospital
7000 Westminster Hwy.
Richmond, BC
V6X 1A2
PUBLIC SERVICES
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Cable TVShaw Cablesystems Ltd. 250-748-9113 https://www.shaw.ca/
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GasFortis BC 1-888-224-2710 https://www.fortisbc.com/
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HydroB.C. Hydro 1-800-224-9376 https://www.bchydro.com/index.html
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WaterUtility Services 250-746-2530 https://www.cvrd.ca/
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Garbage/RecyclingCollection Inquiries 250-746-2530 https://www.cvrd.ca/
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TelephoneTelus Outside BC 1-888-811-2323 Within BC 310-2255 https://www.telus.com/en/ The telephone area code for Cobble Hill is 250.
TRANSPORTATION
Motor Vehicle & Driver Licencing
ICBC
https://www.icbc.com/Pages/default.aspx
Public Transit
Translink
Ferry Services
BC Ferries
COMMUNITY
Parks & Recreation
https://www.richmond.ca/home.htm
Richmond Public Library
Richmond Aquatic Services
https://www.richmond.ca/home.htm
Richmond Ice Centre
https://www.richmond.ca/home.htm
Minoru Arenas
https://www.richmond.ca/home.htm
For information on upcoming events in Richmond, visit:
SPORTS AND LEISURE
Parks & Recreation
https://www.richmond.ca/home.htm
Golf Courses
Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club
Green Acres Golf Course
https://www.greenacresgolfcourse.com/
Mylora Golf Courses
https://www.golfpass.com/travel-advisor/courses/26715-mylora-golf-course
Country Meadows Golf Course
https://www.countrymeadowsgolfcourse.ca/
Quilchena Golf & Country Club
Richmond Country Club
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
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Cable TVShaw Cablesystems Ltd. 250-748-9113 https://www.shaw.ca/
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GasFortis BC 1-888-224-2710 https://www.fortisbc.com/
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HydroB.C. Hydro 1-800-224-9376 https://www.bchydro.com/index.html
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WaterUtility Services 250-746-2530 https://www.cvrd.ca/
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Garbage/RecyclingCollection Inquiries 250-746-2530 https://www.cvrd.ca/
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TelephoneTelus Outside BC 1-888-811-2323 Within BC 310-2255 https://www.telus.com/en/ The telephone area code for Cobble Hill is 250.
GROCERY STORES
To find a grocery store in the Richmond area, visit:
Loblaws
Save on Foods
Marketplace IGA
Specialty Stores
Heringers Olde Fashioned Quality Meats
Butcher
T & T Supermarket
Asian Grocery
https://www.tntsupermarket.com/
Galloway's Specialty Foods
Ethnic & Gourmet Grocery
SHOPPING CENTRES
Lansdowne Centre
5300 No.3 Rd.
Richmond, BC
V6X 2X9
Richmond Centre
6551 No. 3 Rd.
Richmond, BC
V6Y 2B6
https://shops.cadillacfairview.com/property/cf-richmond-centre?cid=lis_ric_en_hp_gb
ENTERTAINMENT
Movie Theatres
To find a movie theatre near you, visit:
Restaurants
To find local restaurants, visit:
https://www.restaurantica.com/
Live Theatre
For production information, visit:
http://www.gatewaytheatre.com/
Nightlife
For information about bars and nightclubs, visit:
Parks to Visit
Richmond Nature Park
Garry Point Park
MOVING TIPS BROCHURES
Call at 1-888-708-7700 to order the following brochures:
Protecting your goods in transit
Handling dangerous goods
Do-it-yourself packing guide