The Richmond Night Market is a summertime favourite for many Vancouver locals and tourists alike. Since its beginning in 2000 the event has only continued to grow in size and popularity. Originating at the Continental Center on Cambie Road the Richmond Night Market has become an international attraction bringing over one million visitors every year, it was also the first event of its kind in the Lower Mainland making it a quick success. The event took a four year hiatus after the founder searched for a new location and once returned in 2012 was met with an overwhelming amount of popularity with the new venue spanning 18 acres and only continues to grow with attractions and booths. Each year the founder Raymond Cheung introduces a new theme that ranges from themes such as Return of the Dragon in 2012, Magical Candyland in 2014, Pirates in 2015 and Massive Dinosaurs in the park in 2016. In 2017 The Richmond Night Market hosted a Canada Day party every weekend  of its opening from mid-May and September. The event has over 200 vendors and 120 food stalls for customers and at its peak has over 400 vendors. Admission into the event was free with $5.50 for parking but as over 2012 parking is now free with a small admission price. It is also located extremely close to the Canada Line at the Bridgeport Station for easy access. For many years the Richmond Night Market has been a popular attraction for those in not only the Vancouver and British Columbia area but for all of Canada as well. With a large variety of different foods to try and a new and exciting theme each year, the Richmond Night Market is open every weekend at 8351 River Road from May to September. Anyone who has attended this event will tell you it is worth it to go and see in person.

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