Publish Ready Stories - Richmond
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Michelle Dunn
Director of Communications
Dir: 604-821-5481
Email: mdunn@tourismrichmond.com
By Ann Campbell
Think of it as your ticket to adventure. The Canada Line, a brand-new rapid transit line that runs from the Vancouver International Airport to downtown Richmond and Vancouver, provides easy access to Richmond’s myriad of shopping and dining options. Buy a ticket to ride ($2.50 for 90 minutes of travel in Richmond or $9 for unlimited trips throughout Greater Vancouver) and set out for a sensory experience...
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By Joanne Sasvari
Fans looking for a little divine intervention to help their favourite Olympic athletes need look no farther than the “Highway to Heaven” in Richmond. This stretch of road not far from the Richmond Olympic Oval may look pretty ordinary, but it is, in fact, one of the most remarkable places on the planet, for it is here that most of the world’s major religions manage to co-exist peaceably side-by-side...
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By Joanne Sasvari
Airports are typically places to get in and out of as fast as you can while you’re on the way from one place to another. But take a look around Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and you might want to stay awhile. That’s because this isn’t just your typical airport; it’s also a remarkable world-class art gallery...
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by Joanne Sasvari
Standing amid the glass towers and busy streets of Richmond’s Golden Village, it’s hard to believe that not so long ago, this was all strawberry patches and vegetable farms. Now it’s home to a vibrant multicultural population, a bustling business community and a collection of glitzy shopping malls that feature mainly Asian boutiques, supermarkets and restaurants...
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By Joanne Sasvari
For a mix of traditional Asian attractions and contemporary western influences, discover what awaits in Richmond’s Golden Village which is easily accessible from Aberdeen and Lansdowne Canada Line stations. A bustling commercial district heralded as a Mecca for all things Asian; the Golden Village beckons with its Hong Kong-inspired malls, delectable foods and cultural attractions...
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By Joanne Sasvari
The Richmond Olympic Oval, the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games’ purpose built speed skating venue opened to the public more than a year before the Games were set to begin. Designed from its inception as a multi-use facility, this riverside stunner has already taken on a myriad of roles: as an elite sports facility, a community centre, and an architectural milestone.
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