Richmond is a shopper’s paradise. Just 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver, buy exotic Asian goods or trendy homewares and sporting goods at bustling malls.Or explore boutique gift shops in oceanside Steveston.

Here, you can shop in Asia without going to Asia. Score bargain-priced Japanese merchandise at Aberdeen Centre, home to the first and largest Daiso store in North America . Buy Chinese books and games at Yaohan Centre. Or enjoy tasty Asian snacks at Parker Place’s food court.

Steps away from Canada Line transit stations, Lansdowne Centre and Richmond Centre offer nearly 400 outlets with brand-name electronics, shoes, books, and more.

From May to October, check out the multicultural vendors and food stalls at Richmond’s Summer Night Market. Buy truly unique specialty toys, home écor, and native artwork year-round in Steveston.

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