Must see attractions in Lower Mainland

Arguably Richmond's biggest lure is this atmospheric, always busy, Asian-flavored night market that has grown from humble beginnings in 2000 to become the…

With the right curators and a foresighted arts community, it’s amazing what you can do with 200 sq meters of space. This small gallery in New West’s super…

The Fort Langley you see today is the second incarnation of a fort first built as a fur-trading post in 1827 at a site 4km west of its current location…

Sandwiched between railway tracks and the mighty Fraser River, this linear boardwalk park is an excellent New West addition. Join the locals for a breezy…

Contrasting sharply with the suburban monotony of Richmond, this elaborate Buddhist temple is a large and handsome structure endowed with a surfeit of…

British Columbia's best 'industrial museum' illuminates the sights and sounds of the region's bygone era of labor-intensive fish processing. Most of the…

On the 3rd floor of the swish Anvil Centre, this well-presented small museum illuminates New West's tumultuous history, from its First Nations origins and…

A riverfront complex of historic sheds housing dusty tools, boats and reminders of the region's maritime past, this is one of the most evocative, fancy…

An 1890s white-painted farmhouse that offers an evocative glimpse into Richmond's pioneer-era agricultural past. Check out the beardy photos of past…

BC's second-biggest university, this hilltop campus was largely designed by celebrated BC architect Arthur Erickson. Regularly used for movie shoots, this…

This long, slender sand-and-grass isthmus at the mouth of the Fraser River, which can be reached by car or bike, is one of the region's best birding…

The biggest venue built for the 2010 Winter Olympics (it hosted long-track speed skating), this riverfront behemoth has since become a community sports…

A richly evocative reminder of the days when trundling red trams used to roll in to Richmond from Vancouver, this century-old artifact has been lovingly…

A delightful culinary tourism destination combining a rustic, fruit-focused farm site with a shop that sells lovely homemade preserves and wines. There…

Colorfully re-creating a BC pioneer town, complete with replica homes, businesses and a handsome 1912 carousel (tickets $2.65), this family-friendly…

With shops and a small but pretty varied food court, this waterfront covered market also hosts some cool events throughout the year. Check their website…

Burnaby's favorite green space, complete with lakeside and forest walls. Paddleboating on the lake is de rigueur and in summer the banked grassy lawns…

The Kilby Historic Site is a popular lure for history-minded visitors. You'll find a museum and many reminders of the clapboard buildings that once…

Dating from the 1860s – ancient history in BC years – but looking a bit lost among the modern hubbub, this handsome residence has gingerbread adornments,…

This historic bank building (1905) now serves as a post office, visitor center and small museum offering a concise history of Steveston’s Japanese…