Richmond

Richmond (}}) is an incorporated city on the Pacific coast of the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is located at and forms part of Metro Vancouver . Its neighbouring municipalities are Vancouver and Burnaby to the north, New Westminster to the east, and Delta to the south, with Strait of Georgia on the west. Richmond is the location of the Vancouver International Airport. The city comprises most of the islands in the Fraser River delta, the largest and most populated island being Lulu Island (the eastern tip of which forms the Queensborough neighbourhood, which is actually part of the neighbouring city of New Westminster). The next largest island, Sea Island, is home to the Vancouver International Airport (YVR). In addition to Lulu and Sea Islands, 13 smaller islands make up the city's land area. The former village of Steveston takes up the far southwest corner of the city. Since all of Richmond's land occupies islands in a river delta, the city has plenty of rich,... full article at wikipedia