Introduction
Bounded north and west by the Fraser River, east by Oak St. and St. Edmonds Dr., and south by Cambie Rd., this area is at the heart of Richmond in all its consumer-crazy nature. From car tires to congee, if you’re looking to buy it, Bridgeport is looking to sell it. This is a humming commercial zone.
Lifestyle
This is a large grid in which residential development is folded into a system of strip malls, hotels and resorts, and large corporate outlets. Life here is very modern: there’s not much of a past, and the future is being built before your eyes, with towering cranes and vast construction areas dotting the space. It’s not exactly pastoral, but if you don’t mind that you just might love it.
The Vibe
Spread out but highly developed, the neighbourhood has room for quiet, tree-lined side streets and massive malls. It’s near YVR Airport, so you can see and hear jets land, although the noise is not intrusive. Prominent in the neighbourhood are a major casino resort and multiple stations of the Canada Line, Metro Vancouver’s latest rapid transit system.
Meet the Neighbours
Richmond is home to one of Canada’s biggest Chinese populations, and this area is very multicultural. Immigrants from Hong Kong, Taiwan and Mainland China have brought with them rich cultural capital. You can see it on display at the Chinese malls Yaohan Centre and Aberdeen Centre, which offer Oriental food, fashion, medicine and more.
In the Area
There are several small parks in the neighbourhood, including Odlin Park, but not much else besides YVR Airport in the way of civic amenities. The Canada Line has two stops, Bridgeport and Aberdeen, providing easy access to Vancouver. One thing the area doesn’t want for is lodging accommodations: there is a plethora of hotels available to visitors.
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Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Bus and rapid transit service are excellent, especially for travelling to and from Vancouver, as so many Richmond residents do. The area is not too friendly to bicyclists or walkers, with many roads lacking proper sidewalks or space for cycles. Car use is quite heavy, but so is use of public transit.
The Good, the Bad & the Rest
The big plus here is ethnic: Metro Vancouver’s Chinese-speaking population thrives in the area, and with that comes great cultural bounty. Karaoke, TCM, cuisine, and sundry forms of entertainment add riches to the neighbourhood, and speak to Canada’s strength as a multicultural nation. The downside: aside from the above, Bridgeport, like much of Richmond, is a sterile, corporatized environment, with little in the way of natural beauty or visible past.
Dollars & Sense
Rent in the area is cheap, but not too plentiful at the moment. Consumer goods are plentiful: everything you could possibly want to buy is available, at prices ranging from the exorbitant to the inexpensive. The cuisine options are numerous, especially when it comes to Chinese food and the price range is about as wide as the standard of quality.
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Neighbourhood Hotspots
River Rock Casino Resort
Hey, big spender! Treat yourself to dining, drinks, and music—plus, of course, slots, blackjack, roulette and all your gaming favourites. One of the most popular destinations in all of Metro Vancouver.
more infoFor Real Fresh Foodmart
They call themselves “the greatest Asian supermarket in Canada.” Judge for yourself as you peruse their vast array of baked goods, delicacies, fruits, vegetables and much, much more. People swear by this place.
more infoManzo Japanese Restaurant
Drinks and tapas, Japanese-style. Manzo offers one of the most popular foods in the Lower Mainland—sushi—alongside great beer and prime sake. It’s a great evening spot, casual yet classy.
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A cultural and economic triumph, this Chinese mall offers food, fashion and so much more. English speakers are more than welcome, and staff at the many outlets are friendly and accommodating. It’s a taste of Hong Kong or Taipei, right here on the West Coast.
more infoTak Heng Hot Pot Restaurant
The neighbourhood offers dozens of options for Chinese food alone, and this is one of the best, with all the staples going for very reasonable prices. Large and bustling, it’s always a good bet for dim sum.
more infoK-Fever Karaoke
East Asia’s biggest entertainment import is well represented here, with food, beverages and ballads to belt out to your heart’s content. Be warned, though: there is a bigger selection of Asian than of Western hits.
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