Aerial view over coast and mountains

YVR Flight Path Park

A dedicated aircraft-watching lawn under the approach — jets on final over the Fraser.

Bring ear protection for kids. Iona Beach is the longer walk with the same airplanes; this park is the short, purpose-built stop.

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Sandy beach stretching toward the horizon
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Sea Island · Richmond

Iona Beach Regional Park

A long jetty into the Strait of Georgia and some of the best birding in the region.

Garden plantings in full colour
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East Richmond · Richmond

Lavenderland

A seasonal lavender farm on the Richmond flats — rows of purple, a shop, and photo light in July.

Working waterfront and coastal light
Editor’s pick

Steveston · Richmond

Steveston

A fishing village at the mouth of the Fraser — boardwalk, fish shops, and Gulf of Georgia Cannery.

Summer family gathering outdoors
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Tsawwassen · Delta

Splashdown Waterpark

South Delta’s outdoor waterpark — slides, a lazy river, and a full summer afternoon.

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Working waterfront and coastal light
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Steveston · Richmond

Steveston

A fishing village at the mouth of the Fraser — boardwalk, fish shops, and Gulf of Georgia Cannery.

Bamboo baskets of dim sum
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City Centre · Richmond

Kirin Restaurant

Cantonese banquet cooking and some of the region’s most reliable dim sum.

Beautifully plated West Coast dishes on a candlelit restaurant table
Family friendly

City Centre · Richmond

Coast & Cedar Kitchen

Contemporary Pacific Northwest dining featuring fresh, locally inspired ingredients.

Granville Island from the air, under the Granville Street Bridge
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False Creek · Vancouver

Granville Island

Produce stalls, studios, and a working industrial island turned playground.

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Natural wonders nearby

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Sandy beach stretching toward the horizon
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Sea Island · Richmond

Iona Beach Regional Park

A long jetty into the Strait of Georgia and some of the best birding in the region.

Lush garden plantings on a hillside
Editor’s pick

Riley Park · Vancouver

Queen Elizabeth Park

The city’s highest point in town: quarry garden, Bloedel Conservatory, and a lookout over the plain.

Open coastal park and sky
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Steveston · Richmond

Garry Point Park

Open dyke, cherry trees in spring, and a wind that kite-flyers treat as a feature.

Wetland marsh under a wide sky
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Westham Island · Delta

George C. Reifel Bird Sanctuary

A world-class Fraser estuary sanctuary — snow geese in season, dykes, and a gift shop of seed.

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BC Place
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BC Place

Bruno Mars - The Romantic Tour

Bruno Mars - The Romantic Tour at BC Place.

BC Place
Family friendly

Sports · BC Place

BC Lions vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers

BC Lions vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers at BC Place.

BC Place
Family friendly

BC Place

Metallica with Limp Bizkit, Avatar

Metallica with Limp Bizkit, Avatar at BC Place.

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Sandy beach stretching toward the horizon
Free

Sea Island · Richmond

Iona Beach Regional Park

A long jetty into the Strait of Georgia and some of the best birding in the region.

Garden plantings in full colour
Editor’s pick

East Richmond · Richmond

Lavenderland

A seasonal lavender farm on the Richmond flats — rows of purple, a shop, and photo light in July.

Working waterfront and coastal light
Editor’s pick

Steveston · Richmond

Steveston

A fishing village at the mouth of the Fraser — boardwalk, fish shops, and Gulf of Georgia Cannery.

Summer family gathering outdoors
Editor’s pick

Tsawwassen · Delta

Splashdown Waterpark

South Delta’s outdoor waterpark — slides, a lazy river, and a full summer afternoon.

Keep exploring

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Sandy beach stretching toward the horizon
Free

Sea Island · Richmond

Iona Beach Regional Park

A long jetty into the Strait of Georgia and some of the best birding in the region.

Garden plantings in full colour
Editor’s pick

East Richmond · Richmond

Lavenderland

A seasonal lavender farm on the Richmond flats — rows of purple, a shop, and photo light in July.

Working waterfront and coastal light
Editor’s pick

Steveston · Richmond

Steveston

A fishing village at the mouth of the Fraser — boardwalk, fish shops, and Gulf of Georgia Cannery.

Open coastal park and sky
Editor’s pick

Steveston · Richmond

Garry Point Park

Open dyke, cherry trees in spring, and a wind that kite-flyers treat as a feature.

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Sandy beach stretching toward the horizon
Free

Sea Island · Richmond

Iona Beach Regional Park

A long jetty into the Strait of Georgia and some of the best birding in the region.