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  TransCanadaHighway.com Richmond, British Columbia
The town of Richmond lies on a group of islands in the Fraser River, between the North Arm and the South Arm.
Richmond is well-known for its farms and fishing.
Richmond was incorporated in 1879 as a municipality and later as a city in 1990.
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 Richmond, British Columbia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The DOVE rising with the bough in its beak is symbolic of the rising of the land from the water, and relates, of course, to the Bible story of Noah.
The significance of the CORNUCOPIA is, of course, to the strong agricultural use of the lands of Richmond, a pursuit that brought the first settlers to the area because of the fruitfulness of the rich delta lands.
Richmond is indeed a "Child of the Fraser", and the words come from the first line of a poem by Thomas Kidd, a pioneer of the community and one of the signatories to the petition that was presented for the Letters Patent for Richmond.
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 Richmond, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Richmond is an incorporated city on the Pacific coast of the Canadian province of British Columbia.
Since all of Richmond's land occupies islands in a river delta, the city has plenty of rich, alluvial soil for agriculture, and was one of the first areas in British Columbia to be farmed by Europeans in the 19th century.
The wife of the first reeve of Richmond, England later claimed that the city was named in honour of her birthplace.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Richmond,_British_Columbia   (2232 words)

  
 Canadian Relocation Systems, Richmond, British Columbia
Richmond is a unique island city, favourably located within the Greater Vancouver Regional District in close proximity to downtown Vancouver and the U.S border.
Richmond is known throughout the Vancouver region for its quality parks, leisure facilities, and recreation services.
Richmond has over 1200 acres of park land and a variety of recreational amenities, including pools, arenas, community centres, tennis courts, playgrounds, picnic areas, golf courses, lacrosse boxes, running tracks and playing fields.
www.relocatecanada.com /richmond   (333 words)

  
 City of Richmond, British Columbia. Richmond, BC
Just twenty minutes south of Vancouver, British Columbia, the city of Richmond is comprised of a series of islands in the mouth of the Fraser River that include Sea Island, most of Lulu Island, and fifteen smaller islands.
Richmond is a growing dynamic urban centre with a unique mix of residential, and commercial property, agricultural lands, industrial parks, waterways and natural areas.
Richmond is connected to neighbouring lower mainland communities by a series of bridges and a tunnel.
www.bcadventure.com /adventure/explore/vancouver/cities/richmond.htm   (821 words)

  
 TransGlobe -- Richmond Apartments For Rent — Search Richmond Apartment Rentals.
The City of Richmond is a culturally diverse and geographically unique community centrally located on Canada's Pacific Coast in the province of British Columbia., in Greater Vancouver, 20 minutes from Downtown Vancouver, and 25 minutes from the US border.
With a population of over 177,750 people, Richmond is a growing dynamic urban centre with a unique mix of residential, and commercial property, agricultural lands, industrial parks, waterways and natural areas.
Richmond strives to be to the most appealing, livable and well-managed community in Canada.
www.gotransglobe.com /Residential/Richmond.html   (182 words)

  
 Everything About Richmond, Canada
Many residents believe Richmond to be the most beautiful city on earth and, after visiting, you may agree with them.
Richmond’s natural setting appeals to the adventurous spirit in us all and whatever your age or ability, activities abound year round.
The Richmond Nature Park, 44 hectares (109 acres) at 1181 Westminster Hwy., has a bird pond, beehive displays, mounted birds, a quaking bog and plants identified by markers.
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 Richmond British Columbia Real Estate
Richmond is a unique island city, favorably located within the Greater Vancouver region in close proximity to downtown Vancouver and the U.S border.
The agency recently reported people in Richmond have the lowest smoking and obesity rates in the country and live an average of 81.2 years, almost three years longer than the national average of 78.3 years.
Richmond is connected to neighboring lower mainland cities by a series of bridges and a tunnel.
www.relocate-canada.com /bc/richmond.htm   (688 words)

  
 Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
The first inhabitants of Richmond were the First Nations People, who thrived and lived close to the shore to harvest the abundance of fish.
Richmond takes great pride in its beauty, natural environment and numerous parks and gardens, and makes an effort to provide a welcome community in which people can visit, work and live.
Nearly 43 percent of Richmond is preserved as farmland, bearing testimony to the city's rich agricultural heritage.
www.britishcolumbia.com /regions/towns/?townID=3375   (2410 words)

  
 BEST OF Richmond BC
Richmond is a unique island city, ideally located within the Greater Vancouver Regional District in close proximity to both downtown Vancouver and the U.S. border.
Richmond is known throughout the Greater Vancouver region for its quality parks, leisure facilities, and recreation services.
Richmond is connected to neighbouring Lower Mainland cities by a series of bridges and a tunnel.
bestofrichmondbc.com   (459 words)

  
 Welcome to the Richmond News - Names in the News
Now, Richmond's Dr. Earle F. Zeigler will receive yet another prestigious award - an honorary doctorate degree from the University of Western Ontario for his long and distinguished career.
In honour of National Volunteer Week (April 23 to 30) the Rick Hansen Man in Motion Foundation is paying tribute to a group of local volunteers who are selfishly helping to improve the lives of those living with spinal cord injuries and related disabilities in Richmond.
Richmond is definitely blessed with some talented young teenagers.
www.richmond-news.com /issues06/044206/nin.html   (549 words)

  
 Richmond (British Columbia) - Wikitravel
Richmond [1] is a riverine city to the south of Vancouver in the Lower Mainland.
Richmond is composed of three main islands: Lulu Island (Richmond proper), Sea Island (Vancouver International Airport (YVR)) and Iona Island (parks and city maintenance).
Richmond's "Point of Pride." Come explore traditional Chinese art, culture, and the Buddhist philosophy inside this magnificent Buddhist Temple.
wikitravel.org /en/Vancouver/Richmond   (377 words)

  
 British Columbia Travel & Tours - British Columbia Vacations - British Columbia Hotels & Resorts, British Columbia ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
British Columbia travel accommodation, vacation rentals, adventures and great vacation ideas for your next trip in Canada.
British Columbia Inside Passage multi-day base camp, lodge-based and Mothership cruising sea kayaking and wildlife viewing adventure vacations.
Edgewater is a stunning 12 room lakeside retreat in Whistler, B.C. on 45 acres of beautiful, private, forested land 2 Miles North of Whistler Village bordering on the River of Golden Dreams and Nickla...
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 RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE, RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Richmond International College (RIC) was founded in 1991.
The campus of the college is situated on seven acres of land.
RIC is accredited by the Private Post Secondary Education Commision of British Columbia.
www.euroeducation.net /studycanada/richmond_br_columbia   (262 words)

  
 School District No. 38 (Richmond)
School District No. 38 is a Public School District in the province of British Columbia, Canada.
We are located in Richmond, which is in close proximity to the Vancouver International Airport.
As Richmond, BC is a culturally diverse community, our team has translated the information into four languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin and Tagalog.
www.sd38.bc.ca   (311 words)

  
 Richmond, British Columbia: Richmond's Online Community - a Richmond web directory, guide, and portal serving Richmond, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The city of Richmond is located south of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada.
Richmond is comprised of fifteen islands located in the Fraser River Delta, and is home to the greatest percentage of visible minorities in Canada, with less than 41.3% of the population Caucasian.
Richmond also boasts Canada’s greatest life expectancy at 83.4 years and the lowest smoking and obesity rates in the nation.
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 Bankruptcy Richmond British Columbia, Personal Bankruptcy Services In Richmond British Columbia Canada.
As a resident of Richmond British Columbia, Canada, if you are unable to pay your bills as they come due and you are unable to file a proposal to creditors, it may be necessary to file an assignment in bankruptcy.
The concept behind bankruptcy in British Columbia is this: you assign (surrender) everything you own to a trustee in bankruptcy in exchange for the elimination of your unsecured debts.
Note: There are a number of differences between bankruptcy in British Columbia and bankruptcy in other parts of Canada, so you are required to deal with a local bankruptcy trustee.
www.bankruptcy-richmond.com /bankruptcy-richmond.htm   (547 words)

  
 Medical and Nursing jobs in Richmond, British Columbia - MedHunters
Richmond is one of 21 incorporated municipalities that make up the Greater Vancouver Regional District.
Richmond, which consists of a series of 17 islands, lies in the mouth of the Fraser River, where it meets the Pacific Ocean.
Although Vancouver is easily accessed from Richmond by a series of tunnels and bridges, there is plenty in Richmond to...
www.medhunters.com /jobs/richmond-british-columbia-canada.html   (230 words)

  
 Richmond, British Columbia BC - Motels, Hotels, Inns, Lodging
Situated in the heart of British Columbia's Richmond, the Four Points by Sheraton Vancouver Airport is convenient to Richmond's shopping, dining, entertainment, and business district.
The Executive Inn Express Richmond is a full facility hotel that provides you with the location you require and the comfort you deserve, all at a price you can afford.
The Ramada Limited Vancouver Airport is a boutique style property located in downtown Richmond and adjacent to the picturesque Minoru Park.
www.roadsideamerica.com /hotels-motels/hotels/ca-bc-richmond.html   (600 words)

  
 Richmond, British Columbia Bed and Breakfast - Richmond B&B from Pamela Lanier
Richmond, British Columbia Bed and Breakfast - Richmond B&B from Pamela Lanier
Search our database of Richmond B&Bs and you'll find detailed listings, current rates, and special deals for bed and breakfasts in Richmond, British Columbia.
Richmond, BC (Vancouver, BC) The Doorknocker is a Tudor style Manor on an estate surrounded by gardens and mountain views.
www.lanierbb.com /richmond-british-columbia-bed-breakfast.html   (159 words)

  
 Richmond British Columbia Information, Yellow Pages, and more
Our Free Classifieds for the State of British Columbia offer items such as used horse trailers, cars, trucks, motorcycles, outboard motors, books, horses, dogs, real estate listings including homes, businesses, and land, apartments for rent, boats and many other items that are for sale by owner.
Our History, Trivia and Facts Pages are populated with interesting, useless and random facts pertaining to Richmond, British Columbia history, Canadian history, family history and the history of names.
Our Free Message Boards British Columbia daily to ensure the appropriateness of the topics for visitors of all ages.
www.hometowncanada.com /bc/Richmond.html   (581 words)

  
 Owls of Richmond
A resident pair is suspected in the Richmond Nature Park.
Prior to expanded development and increased human activity, Richmond was home to a breeding population of the Burrowing Owl.
The last breeding record for Burrowing Owl in Richmond was 1974, and the last sight observation was in 1992, near the Jetty on Iona Island.
www.geog.ubc.ca /richmond/city/owls.html   (392 words)

  
 Richmond City Council (Richmond, British Columbia) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the Richmond, California city council see, Richmond City Council (Richmond, California).
Richmond City Council is the governing body for the city of Richmond, British Columbia.
The council consists of the Mayor of Richmond and 8 city councillors.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Richmond_City_Council_(Richmond,_British_Columbia)   (97 words)

  
 Richmond - Travel British Columbia, BCLCA
Cradled between the north and south arms of the Fraser River directly south of Vancouver, Richmond is the “Island City by Nature”.
When you walk or bike along the city’s unique dyke system, keep an eye peeled for raptors such as bald eagles and hawks feeding in the wetlands.
In the heart of downtown, they form the core of the city’s thriving arts and cultural community.
www.travel-british-columbia.com /Vancouver_coast_and_mountains/richmond.aspx   (249 words)

  
 Golden Village (Richmond, British Columbia) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is considered part of the city's main commercial district, extended from its original area around Richmond Centre.
There are also bus connections in the Golden Village to Richmond Centre, New Westminster, Steveston, the University of British Columbia and Burnaby.
The Golden Village is also directly connected to Richmond's Sea Island, home to Vancouver International Airport, via the Moray Bridge and the Sea Island Bridge.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Golden_Village_(Richmond,_British_Columbia)   (879 words)

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