Tourism Richmond
Richmond, BC: Create Your Conference on the Coast
Discover Richmond, British Columbia–a charming city on Canada’s West Coast with an iconic coastal lifestyle. Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and Fraser River, it is infused with Pacific sensibilities and is a place where culture and character converge. Home to the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) with the capacity to host business events of up to 800 delegates, Richmond is an accessible and cost-effective alternative to nearby Vancouver. Can’t Miss Destination Highlights: - Steveston Village- Visit this fishing village for Pacific-to-plate seafood, historical landmarks, and whale watching. - World-Class Dining Scene- With over 800 restaurants, Richmond’s authentic Asian fare and fresh seafood can please any palate. - Richmond Night Market- Enjoy North America's largest night market open April through October offering a variety of Asian street food and desserts, shopping, and entertainment. - Dumpling Trail- Discover this collection of 13 different restaurants serving up some of the most delectable dumplings. - Diverse Shopping Options- Browse at McArthurGlen Designer Outlets Mall, CF Richmond Centre, unique Asian shopping malls like Aberdeen Centre, or explore shops in Steveston Village. - Mild West Coast climate- Enjoy abundant nature, world-class golf courses, and Richmond’s 100+ parks by biking or walking the trails all year-long. Meeting Spaces & Unique Venues: - 20+ major hotel brands - Over 160,000 square feet of meeting space - Unique venues including wineries, National Historic Sites, Steveston Fishing Village, the Olympic Oval, and the BCIT Aerospace Campus. - Nearby estuaries, seaside dyke trails, sharing farms, lavender fields, and world-class golf courses to host social events, receptions, and team-building activities. Easy to Get to & Around: - Convenient 30-minute drive from most U.S./Canada border crossing - SkyTrain Canada Line is a rapid transit system that takes just a few minutes from YVR to Richmond’s city center, while downtown Vancouver is an easy 25-minute ride away. - Courtesy 24-hour shuttle service to and from YVR from most conference hotels
For more information, check out City Guides.
View City GuidesNeed dates
- 09/02/2024 – 12/31/2027
Distance from airport
- Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
3 mi. from city center
Local Attractions
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
Whale Watching
Convention Centers
Richmond Conference Centre
Located in Richmond, BC, the Richmond Conference Centre offers 45,000 square feet of flexible and customizable event space to accommodate your group.
- Total meeting space45,000 sq. ft.
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Additional Information
*** Learn about our BUSINESS EVENTS INCENTIVE FUND: - In collaboration with conference hotel partners, Tourism Richmond is offering an incentive program for meeting planners who choose Richmond, BC for their next business event. - Significant funding is available for both bid-phase expenses and booked business event costs when you book eligible business events in Richmond, BC. Apply today at: https://www.visitrichmondbc.com/businessevents/special-promotions/ The Richmond BC Business Events team is ready to help you create your conference on the coast. Richmond offers: - Assistance with themed event planning, pre- and post-itinerary options, spousal activities, child and youth activities, and group dining. - Complete site inspection coordination. (Travel costs are covered under the Richmond Business Events Incentive Fund.) - Conference service requests for transportation, off-site venues, entertainment, restaurants, and more.