Get it in Richmond overview
Whether you’re into bargain hunting, haute couture, high-tech equipment or imported goods, Richmond is a real shopaholic’s dream. It’s a shopper’s playground full of unique boutiques, sprawling Asian malls, brand-name stores and gift shops. You’ll find no shortage of choices with three distinct shopping districts that suit all tastes here.
East meets West shopping adventure in the Golden Village
The Golden Village is the centre of Richmond’s shopping mecca experience, it’s an Asian-focused shopping and dining district that covers a four-block radius. Remember to pack an extra bag for everything you buy.
It’s a cultural shopping experience for local and international visitors, with a vast assortment of Asian shopping centres, featuring everything from fresh seafood delectables to herbal remedies. Trendy boutiques carrying the latest fashions, jewellers selling unique jade pieces, and shops specializing in imported Asian goods all invite exploration.
Check out the worldly wares in central Richmond
If you’re still not satisfied, indulge yourself in a good old-fashioned North American shopping experience. Central Richmond offers unrivalled shopping in two sprawling and exciting shopping centres. Richmond Centre and Lansdowne Centre both boast brand-name anchor stores and specialty boutiques with one-of-a-kind fashion or popular brands, electronics, house wares, and much more.
Historic Fishing Village of Steveston
A quaint village that invites browsing through numerous shops. Eclectic items range from antiques to souvenirs. Clothing boutiques, artisan galleries, toy stores, and tackle and hardware shops are all tucked in between the historic buildings. Power shoppers or casual strollers can shop steps from the water for jewelry, masks, prints by First Nations artists, home accessories, handcrafted furniture, fashionable garments plus there are a large number of specialty food shops or storefronts for those with a sweet tooth, if you saved room that is.
