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Local Amenities - Skytrain, Taxi, Shopping and more
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Map of the Richmond area
1 The Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel
2 The Richmond Centre Shopping Mall
3 Richmond-Brighouse Skytrain Station
4 Richmond Hospital
5 London Drugs
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City of Richmond
Absolutely Everything you need to know while staying in Richmond
Richmond is a culturally diverse and geographically unique community centrally located on Canada's West Coast, in Metro Vancouver. The City is 20 minutes from Downtown Vancouver, and 25 minutes from the US border and it is the location of Metro Vancouver's international airport.
Rather than try and copy all the info onto the forum, just click on the links below to go to the City of Richmond website to find out all you need to know about the area, City Hall, Recreation Facilities, Parks, Trails, Cycling, Arts, Culture, Heritage or click on one of the Visitor Information Links
City of Richmond Website
Visitor Attractions
Visitor Info Centre
Accommodation Guide
Hotel Locations Map
Getting Around
Useful Information
Accessibility
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Richmond Centre
If you love to shop, Richmond Centre is the place to be.
With over 200 stores and services, Richmond Centre is one of the Lower Mainland's best shopping experiences!
Location : : RICHMOND CENTRE
6551 No. 3 Road Richmond, British Columbia V6Y 2B6
Telephone : (604) 713-7467
Opening Hours:
Mon, Tues & Sat - 9.30am to 7pm
Wed, Thu & Fri - 9.30am to 9pm
Sun - 11am to 6pm
From the Sheraton turn left on Westminster Highway, cross Minoru Blvd and you will see the Centre on the right
Richmond Centre Website
GUEST SERVICES
Our Guest Services team is here to help you make your shopping experience more enjoyable and hassle-free. Looking for a certain shop or service? Not quite sure what store to visit in order to find a particular item? Our Guest Services team will be happy to guide you in the right direction.
You are welcome to contact us by visiting Guest Services which is located in the Main Galleria near White Spot, calling us at 604 713-7467 or emailing us at ricguestservices@cadillacfairview.com
DINING
We have 5 dynamic dine-in restaurants and a diverse array of restaurants in our Dining Terrace which offer a wide variety of choices sure to please your palate.
STROLLERS, WHEELCHAIRS & WALKERS
To make your way around the mall a little easier, we loan infant strollers, fun car strollers, double strollers, wheelchairs and walkers. This service is offered free of charge, however we encourage a $1 donation that will go to a local charity. Please note availability is based on a first come first served basis.
EMERGENCY BABY SUPPLIES
For those who have forgotten to pack extra diapers for your little one, and those who thought that they had brought enough for the trip to the mall, we are pleased to offer complimentary diapers and baby wipes.
COAT AND PARCEL CHECK
Is your load getting too heavy? For a donation to our monthly charity we are happy to store your coats and/or parcels while you shop.
LOST AND FOUND
If at any time during a visit to Richmond Centre you discover that you have lost/misplaced something, please contact us and we will do our best to help you find your missing item. Also if we find an item, we will do our best to find the owner. Please do not hesitate to contact us at 604 713-7467 for your lost and found inquiries.
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Skytrain
The Skytrain is a fast and cheap way of travelling from the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel and Downtown.
At the time of writing the following times and prices are accurate but please be sure to check before you travel.
Richmond-Brighouse Station
The closest station to the hotel is Richmond-Brighouse on the Canada Line (red line) situated on No. 3 Rd. across the street from Richmond Centre Mall in Richmond. Close to Minoru Park and Richmond City Hall.
This is a Zone 2 station.
Richmond-Brighouse Station map (pdf)
Richmond-Brighouse Website
Waterfront Station Canada Line
On West Cordova St. between Granville and Seymour in downtown Vancouver, this station links to SeaBus and West Coast Express. Enter from Cordova through the old railway station or from the dedicated Canada Line entrance on Granville just south of Hastings.
Waterfront Station Canada Line map (pdf)
Vancouver City Centre Station
On the southwest corner of Granville St. and West Georgia St. in downtown Vancouver. Enter from street level.. Or, beneath street level, enter from Pacific Centre or Vancouver Centre malls.
Vancouver City Centre Station map (pdf)
Skytrain Travel Times Between Stations - Canada Line
This table shows station to station travel times. Allow extra time between platform and station entrance, and for bus connections.
* Indicates that you must transfer between trains at Bridgeport Station.
Waterfront
2 Vancouver City Centre
4 2 Yaletown - Roundhouse
6 4 2 Olympic Village
7 5 3 1 Broadway - City Hall
9 7 5 3 2 King Edward
12 10 8 6 5 3 Oakridge - 41st
14 12 10 8 7 5 2 Langara - 49th
17 15 13 11 10 8 5 3 Marine Drive
19 17 15 13 12 10 7 5 2 Bridgeport
21 19 17 15 14 12 9 7 4 2 Aberdeen
23 21 19 17 16 14 11 9 6 4 2 Lansdowne
25 23 21 19 18 16 13 11 8 6 4 2 Richmond - Brighouse
22 20 18 16 15 13 10 8 5 3 5* 7* 9* Templeton
24 22 20 18 17 15 12 10 7 5 7* 9* 11* 2 Sea Island Centre
26 24 22 20 19 17 14 12 9 7 9* 11* 13* 4 2 YVR - Airport
Fares
SkyTrain/Seabus Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) accept coins and bills (up to $20), as well as debit/credit cards.
Buying a single fare lets you travel for up to 90 minutes (upon purchase) across the Lower Mainland. You can hop off for errands and then hop back on again. You can travel for one, two or three zones by bus, SeaBus or SkyTrain. Tickets for West Coast Express must be purchased separately as they are priced differently.
Regular Fares
Weekdays from start of service to 6:30 p.m.
Zone Adult Price Concession Price
1 Zone $2.85 $1.80
2 Zone $4.10 $2.80
3 Zone $5.60 $3.80
Weekdays after 6:30 p.m. and all day Saturday, Sunday and Holidays.
HandyDART* Single Fares
Single Fares Price
1 Zone $2.85
*HandyDART uses specially equipped vehicles to carry passengers with physical or cognitive disabilities who are unable to use public transit without assistance. Visit the HandyDART page to learn more.
For all other Skytrain / TransLink information visit their main website HERE
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Taxi
The Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel recommends RICHMOND TAXI
Whether you need transportation for a special event or a smooth ride to Vancouver Airport, Richmond Taxi is your experienced, eco-friendly personal chauffeur service. Since the 1930s, the distinctive red Richmond Taxi cabs have been a familiar sight in Richmond and the Lower Mainland. Our fleet of 98 vehicles includes 11 wheelchair-accessible vans and 17 six-passenger vans.
Experienced Drivers
Our skilled and experienced drivers know the ins and outs of Vancouver traffic and geography to get you to your destination as safely and quickly as possible. Visitors to the beautiful province of British Columbia can step aboard a Richmond Taxi for a great guided tour by drivers who know the sights you have to see and the restaurants and other attractions you shouldn’t miss.
Through our long history, we have been a part of some of Vancouver’s most memorable events, such as the 1986 Expo and the 2010 Olympics. Richmond residents, visitors, tourists and VIPs have been our passengers and become our loyal friends, expecting the same high level of professional service and safety every time they call.
Call us at 604-272-1111 for Richmond cab service to your door at any time. Book online, 20 minutes prior to your desired ride time. (Please note that there may occasionally be delays in transmission for online booking.) Take a look at our cab identification numbers before we arrive, so you can be sure that the cab at your door is one of ours.
We look forward to serving you!
604-272-1111
Website : Richmond Taxi
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