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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:

City of Richmond

6911 No 3 Rd. 

Richmond, BC

V6Y 2C1

604-276-4000

https://www.richmond.ca/home.htm

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:

https://www.theweathernetwork.com/uk

MEDIA

One of the best ways to learn about your new community is to subscribe to the local newspaper: 

 

Richmond News

604-270-8031

https://www.richmond-news.com/

 

Richmond Review

604-247-3700

https://www.bclocalnews.com/

EDUCATION

For information regarding curriculum and enrolment procedures, please contact:

  • Cable TV
    Shaw Cablesystems Ltd. 250-748-9113 https://www.shaw.ca/
  • Gas
    Fortis BC 1-888-224-2710 https://www.fortisbc.com/
  • Hydro
    B.C. Hydro 1-800-224-9376 https://www.bchydro.com/index.html
  • Water
    Utility Services 250-746-2530 https://www.cvrd.ca/
  • Garbage/Recycling
    Collection Inquiries 250-746-2530 https://www.cvrd.ca/
  • Telephone
    Telus 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:

  • Cable TV
    Shaw Cablesystems Ltd. 250-748-9113 https://www.shaw.ca/
  • Gas
    Fortis BC 1-888-224-2710 https://www.fortisbc.com/
  • Hydro
    B.C. Hydro 1-800-224-9376 https://www.bchydro.com/index.html
  • Water
    Utility Services 250-746-2530 https://www.cvrd.ca/
  • Garbage/Recycling
    Collection Inquiries 250-746-2530 https://www.cvrd.ca/
  • Telephone
    Telus Outside BC 1-888-811-2323 Within BC 310-2255 https://www.telus.com/en/ The telephone area code for Cobble Hill is 250.
  • Cable TV
    Shaw Cablesystems Ltd. 250-748-9113 https://www.shaw.ca/
  • Gas
    Fortis BC 1-888-224-2710 https://www.fortisbc.com/
  • Hydro
    B.C. Hydro 1-800-224-9376 https://www.bchydro.com/index.html
  • Water
    Utility Services 250-746-2530 https://www.cvrd.ca/
  • Garbage/Recycling
    Collection Inquiries 250-746-2530 https://www.cvrd.ca/
  • Telephone
    Telus 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

604-278-9711

https://www.richmondhospitalfoundation.com/

PUBLIC SERVICES

  • Cable TV
    Shaw Cablesystems Ltd. 250-748-9113 https://www.shaw.ca/
  • Gas
    Fortis BC 1-888-224-2710 https://www.fortisbc.com/
  • Hydro
    B.C. Hydro 1-800-224-9376 https://www.bchydro.com/index.html
  • Water
    Utility Services 250-746-2530 https://www.cvrd.ca/
  • Garbage/Recycling
    Collection Inquiries 250-746-2530 https://www.cvrd.ca/
  • Telephone
    Telus 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 

1-800-950-1498

https://www.icbc.com/Pages/default.aspx

 

Public Transit

Translink

604-953-3333

https://www.translink.ca/

 

Ferry Services

BC Ferries 

1-888-223-3379

https://www.bcferries.com/

COMMUNITY

Parks & Recreation

604-276-4068

https://www.richmond.ca/home.htm


Richmond Public Library 

604-231-6401

https://www.yourlibrary.ca/


Richmond Aquatic Services 

604-448-5353

https://www.richmond.ca/home.htm


Richmond Ice Centre

604-448-5366

https://www.richmond.ca/home.htm


Minoru Arenas

604-718-8465

https://www.richmond.ca/home.htm


For information on upcoming events in Richmond, visit:

https://www.richmond.ca/home.htm

SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS

  • Cable TV
    Shaw Cablesystems Ltd. 250-748-9113 https://www.shaw.ca/
  • Gas
    Fortis BC 1-888-224-2710 https://www.fortisbc.com/
  • Hydro
    B.C. Hydro 1-800-224-9376 https://www.bchydro.com/index.html
  • Water
    Utility Services 250-746-2530 https://www.cvrd.ca/
  • Garbage/Recycling
    Collection Inquiries 250-746-2530 https://www.cvrd.ca/
  • Telephone
    Telus 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

https://www.loblaws.ca/

 

Save on Foods

https://www.saveonfoods.com

 

Marketplace IGA

https://www.igastoresbc.com/


Specialty Stores


Heringers Olde Fashioned Quality Meats

Butcher

604-274-6328

 

T & T Supermarket

Asian Grocery

604-276-8138

https://www.tntsupermarket.com/


Galloway's Specialty Foods

Ethnic & Gourmet Grocery

604-270-6363

https://www.gallowaysfoods.com/

SHOPPING CENTRES

Lansdowne Centre

5300 No.3 Rd.

Richmond, BC

V6X 2X9

604-270-1344

https://lansdowne-centre.com/

 

Richmond Centre

6551 No. 3 Rd. 

Richmond, BC

V6Y 2B6

604-713-7467

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:

https://www.tribute.ca/


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:

https://clubzone.com/


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

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