The Atlas Obscura Guide To Richmond

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Richmond, British Columbia

Updated October 12, 2025

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Unusual Attractions in Richmond

Richmond, British Columbia

RAPS Cat Sanctuary

One of the largest cat sanctuaries in North America is considered a "Club Med" for felines.

Plane landing.

Richmond, British Columbia

Larry Berg Flight Path Park

An ideal location for plane spotting in British Columbia.

Richmond, British Columbia

Gulf of Georgia Cannery

Historic site that showcases the history of British Columbia's fishing industry.

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Vancouver, British Columbia

VanDusen Garden's Elizabethan Hedge Maze

This Elizabethan hedge maze is one of only six in North America.

4 miles from Richmond

Vancouver, British Columbia

Mountain View Cemetery

Vancouver's only resting place for the city's deceased.

5 miles from Richmond

Bloedel Conservatory

Vancouver, British Columbia

Bloedel Conservatory

This conservatory allows a little bit of the tropics to thrive in the middle of a major Canadian city.

5 miles from Richmond

The bar at the Shameful Tiki Room.

Vancouver, British Columbia

The Shameful Tiki Room

A high point in Vancouver kitsch.

5 miles from Richmond

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