ichmond is a culturally diverse and geographically unique community, with a population of over 176,000, centrally located on Canada's West Coast, in Greater Vancouver, 20 minutes from Downtown Vancouver, and 25 minutes from the US border. Richmond has been experiencing growth and change with remarkable speed, transforming from a rural, local community to an international city with a balance of urban, sub-urban family, and rural areas.

WINTER OLYMPICS 2010: The continuing development of the City's downtown core, and the pending construction of Rapid Transit and an Olympic Speed Skating Oval on time for the 2010 Winter Games, ensures that Richmond's transformation is ongoing.

Please see our City Profile for a more detailed description of our City's location, population and geography, and our many cultural and recreational amenities.