Climate
Richmond Canada enjoys a temperate climate, and actually experiences 30% less rain than neighbouring Vancouver because it is not as close to the mountains. It rarely snows in Winter and the summer temperatures are mild to warm. Richmond is also very prone to fog in the cooler months.

Transportation
Richmond is connected by a system of bridges and tunnels to Vancouver and Delta, and through the New Westminster suburb of Queensborough (on eastern Lulu Island) to the "mainland" portion of New Westminster.

Three bridges (one of them twinned) connect Lulu Island to Sea Island and the Vancouver International Airport; one bridge connects Sea Island and the Vancouver International Airport to Vancouver; two bridges connect Lulu Island to Vancouver; one bridge connects Queensborough (on eastern Lulu Island) to New Westminster; one bridge connects Queensborough to Annacis Island in Delta; one twinned bridge connects Richmond to Annacis Island; and one of the few tunnels in British Columbia connects Richmond to Delta.

Richmond is served by two freeways: Highway 99, which connects Vancouver to the United States, and Highway 91, which connects Delta, New Westminster, and Richmond.

Railway bridges connect Lulu Island to Vancouver, New Westminster, and Annacis Island, and serve the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways, as well as the Southern Railway of British Columbia (although the latter railway's Lulu Island trackage is entirely within Queensborough).

The public transit system in Greater Vancouver, Translink, currently has bus connections from Richmond to Downtown Vancouver, Surrey, New Westminster and Delta. A rapid transit line called RAV (Richmond-Airport-Vancouver) RAV_Line is scheduled for completion in late 2009 and will connect Richmond Centre and the airport to downtown Vancouver and points between.

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•  MARRIOTT VANCOUVER AIRPORT , 7571 Westminster Highway Richmond Canada V6X 1A3
  Conveniently located in the heart of Richmond, directly across from the Richmond Centre Shopping Mall. Five minutes from Vancouver International Airport. Within walking distance to restaurants, shopping, cinemas, and outdoor recreation. Twenty minutes from Downtown Vancouver.
•  FAIRMONT VANCOUVER AIRPORT , US Departures Level, International Terminal Building, Vancouver International Airport Richmond Canada V7B 1X9
  The Fairmont Vancouver Airport is a distinct, state of the art hotel that has been designed with the busy traveler in mind, featuring 392 guest rooms and suites, the luxury of an FairmontGold Floor, a Health Club and Day Spa, elegant dining, a full service Work Centre and over 7,000 square feet of meeting space. Combining first class luxury, exceptional personalized service, and a sophisticated approach to modern travel. The Fairmont Vancouver Airport is changing the way the world thinks about airport accommodation.
•  ACCENT INNS VANCOUVER AIRPORT, 10551 St. Edwards Drive Richmond Canada V6X 3L8
  Our Central location, attractive custom furnished rooms and suites, quality features and amenities make the Accent Inn-Vancouver Airport your best accommodation choice. We are dedicated to providing our guests with comfortable, clean and convenient accommodation at reasonable rates...but our standards of hospitality goes beyond our promise of good service that makes every guest feel truly welcome.
•  DELTA VANCOUVER AIRPORT HOTEL, 3500 Cessna Drive Richmond Canada V7B 1C7
  The Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel is a resort-style property hotel overlooking the airport located on the scenic banks of the Fraser River. This Hotel is two miles from the Vancouver Airport and 7 miles from Downtown Vancouver. Resort amenities abound at this modern, 11 – story hotel. Vacationers are pleasantly surprised by the picturesque setting as well as marble lobby, expansive pool deck, flower gardens, and glass-walled restaurant overlooking the river. Business travelers return for the professional standards and business support service. Guests enjoy complimentary airport shuttle service, a 30-foot outdoor pool, and trees and gardens along the river.
• BEST WESTERN RICHMOND HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTRE, 7551 Westminster Highway Richmond Canada V6X 1A3
  Richmond Hotel welcomes you with 389 spacious and comfortable rooms offering warm hospitality and a friendly atmosphere. Located 5 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes fom downtown. Walk to Vancouver's second largest shopping mall, parks and theatre. Facilities include 150 seat restaurant, lively sports bar & grill and intimate lounge. Relax at our outdoor pool and garden patio with jaccuzi hot tub. Free airport shuttle bus.
•  RADISSON PRESIDENT HOTEL & SUITES VANCOUVER , 8181 Cambie Road Richmond Canada V6X 3X9
  An award winning conference hotel situated in a diverse shopping and dinning district and just minutes away from the Vancouver International Airport. With 184 spacious guest rooms and suites, business travelers will enjoy corporate minded amenities such as high-speed internet access while leisure guests can take a dip in our luxurious indoor pool and whirlpool and unlimited access to our fitness center. We also offer complimentary airport shuttle and hotel guest parking. Winner of Radisson Hotels & Resorts' President Award since 1995.
•  RAMADA LIMITED VANCOUVER AIRPORT , 7188 Westminster Highway , Richmond, Canada, V6X1A1
  Four Miles From Vancouver International Airport And Seven Miles From Downtown Vancouver, The Boutique-style Ramada Limited Vancouver Airport Adjoins The Flower Gardens, Duck Pond And Waterfall Of Suburban Richmond, British Columbia's Minoru Park. The Hotel Is Only Minutes From Many Shopping And Recreation Venues, Including Three Malls, Bc Place Stadium (Home Of The Canadian Football League's Bc Lions), Vancouver's Chinatown District And Noted Local Ski Resorts. Guests Can Explore Vancouver's Connection To The Sea With Visits To The Nearby Vancouver Maritime Museum, Historic Granville Island Waterfront And Vancouver Aquarium.
•  BEST WESTERN ABERCORN INN, 9260 Bridgeport Road Richmond Canada V6X 1S1
  An Intriguing Little Tudor Style European Charm Inn with a Ton of Personality! Our aim is to retain the charm and personality of gentler times. This corporate and leisure guests oriented hotel and conference center is located only 5 minutes from Vancouver International Airport, The Best Western Abercorn Inn Richmond, has a 21 hour courtesy shuttle available, this Richmond - Vancouver Hotel is just 20 minutes to downtown Vancouver attractions, nightlife, Casino and sports venues, and only 25 minutes to the USA border and Vancouver Island ferries. We are in close proximity to the new Richmond Casino and we run a free shuttle to this Casino.
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