Richmond, British Columbia, is a fascinating outpost of Asian culture in Canada, just outside of Vancouver.
I had never heard of Richmond, British Columbia, until about six months ago, when I got an email touting its concentration of excellent Asian restaurants and encouraging me to check it out over the Lunar New Year weekend. I’ll be honest: when I first read the subject line I assumed it was about Richmond, Virginia.
If, like me, you’re totally unaware, Richmond is a thriving part of the Vancouver metropolitan area that is often called the most Asian city in North America. Just about 75% of its population has Asian ancestry, with less than a third claiming English as their primary language. It’s heavily Chinese in culture, with small but notable Filipino and Japanese populations, alongside the European descendants whose forebears first settled in the area in the 19th century.
If you ever find yourself in Vancouver, it’s more than worth hopping on the Skytrain to spend a day exploring Richmond. You should even consider staying in Richmond and taking the train in to Vancouver when needed; it’s a hidden gem with an engrossing history and a bounty of excellent restaurants. If you do visit Richmond, here’s what you need to do while you’re there.offers a shopping experience you won’t find in most North American cities.
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