Richmond British Columbia Map

About Richmond, British Columbia

Richmond is a city in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Richmond is located at 49.1633°N, 123.1633°W.

Richmond rests on the broad, flat delta where the Fraser River, a powerful artery of the land, finally surrenders its contents to the Pacific Ocean. It lies 11.5 km south-south-west of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 198°T), and is situated 11.6 km north-west of Delta. The air here, especially in the early mornings, carries a damp, briny kiss from the Salish Sea, a constant reminder of the water's vast embrace. Low-lying plains stretch out, punctuated by the emerald shimmer of agricultural fields and the occasional glint of sunlight on a distant canal. This is a place shaped by silt and tide, where the horizon often feels as boundless as the sky above, and the persistent hum of unseen waterways underlies the daily rhythm. Even the stoic stands of alder and cottonwood lining the dykes seem to lean into the prevailing westerly winds, their leaves rustling with a sound like whispered secrets of the earth. The history of Richmond is intrinsically tied to the bounty and challenge of its watery environment, a story that began long before European settlement with the Indigenous peoples who fished and lived along these shores for millennia. Later, the fertile delta soil, rich from the river's sediment, drew farmers who transformed the landscape into a breadbasket, a legacy that persists today with vibrant market gardens and greenhouses that paint the landscape with swathes of colour. This agricultural heritage, while still present, now shares the stage with a dynamic, multicultural economy, fueled by international trade, particularly through the bustling port and the proximity to the international airport. Distinctive architectural styles, from the sleek modernism of commercial hubs to the more modest, family-run businesses, reflect the diverse communities that have put down roots here, each contributing a unique thread to the vibrant fabric of Richmond.

About This Richmond Map Page

Explore Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 49.163333, -123.163333. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Richmond includes the postal code (V7C), telephone area code (236, 250, 604, 672, 778). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Richmond is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.