Discover Richmond, British Columbia and Create Your Conference on the Coast. Richmond, British Columbia is 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. Richmond is home to the Vancouver International Airport (YVR), has the capacity to host business events of up to 750 delegates and offers a terrific incentive program!
Can’t Miss Destination Highlights
- 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.
- World-Class Dining Scene: With over 800 restaurants, Richmond’s authentic Asian fare and fresh seafood can please any palate.
- Steveston Village: Visit this quaint village for Pacific-to-plate seafood, historical landmarks, and whale watching.
- Richmond Olympic Oval: Relive the greatest moments in Canada’s sports history, and experience the thrill of competition firsthand in our interactive simulators.
Meeting Spaces & Unique Venues
- Major hotel brands
- Over 160,000 square feet of meeting space
- Unique venues including wineries, National Historic Sites, UBC Boathouse, the Richmond Olympic Oval, BCIT Aerospace Campus, and much more.
- 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
Business Events Incentive Fund
- Tourism Richmond offers an incentive program for meeting planners who choose Richmond, British Columbia for their next business event. All events with a minimum of 25 rooms on peak are eligible!
The Richmond BC Business Events team is ready to help you Create Your Conference on the Coast and offers:
- Assistance with themed event planning, pre- and post-itinerary options, spousal activities, child and youth activities, and group dining.
- Complimentary site inspections for those considering Richmond for their meeting
- Conference service requests for transportation, off-site venues, entertainment, restaurants, and more.
