Richmond, British Columbia

Richmond is one of 21 incorporated municipalities that make up the Greater Vancouver Regional District. Richmond, which consists of a series of 17 islands, lies in the mouth of the Fraser River, where it meets the Pacific Ocean. Although Vancouver is easily accessed from Richmond by a series of tunnels and bridges, there is plenty in Richmond to keep you busy.

Like to get outside? Richmond has more than 90 parks, such as Garry Point City Park and the Richmond Nature Park, and a unique 80-kilometer (49-mile) system of dyke trails. And with 30% less rain than Vancouver, you'll have more dry days to explore them.

Like a good nosh? Richmond may surprise you with the variety of international cuisine it has to offer – Mongolian, Chinese, and Thai, just to name a few. And you can check them all out, and more, at the Nibbles & Bites of Richmond festival. Even if you're watching your waistline, you can still partake in the gastronomic delights of Richmond. Just head to the Cranberry Harvest Festival, which celebrates Canada's largest cranberry harvest.

Like statistics? Living in Richmond is good for you! With smoking and obesity rates lower than the rest of Canada, the people of Richmond live an average of 81.2 years of age. It's the longest life expectancy in Canada – almost three years more than the national average.

So consider Richmond … where you'll not only live longer, you'll enjoy those extra years, too.

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