at a glancein&aroundthe neighbourhood
Location
Located in Richmond, Brighouse is located South of the Fraser River and Vancouver’s International Airport. Brighouse is most famously known for the Brighouse building, which is a Roman Heritage historic site.
Neighbourhood Vibes
Recreation
CF Richmond Center
Spend a day shopping, browsing or mall waking at one of Richmond’s most popular malls CF Richmon Center. Although it is not the biggest mall in British Columbia, it has over 250 stores and services.
Richmond Public Market
Explore the ins and outs of this cute little public loaded on the corner of Buswell and Westminister. Here you can get Chinese medicine herbs, groceries, ready-to-eat meals and more.
Minoru Park
Relax in what’s known as the “green heart” of Richmond’s city center. Minoru Park hosts beautiful walking paths, lake views, and even spaces for sports.
Richmond Art Gallery
Tour around Richmonds only Art Gallery that hosts a variety of events, installations, and artists from all around the world. Also, a historical building, the Richmond Art Gallery, welcomes children, youth, and adults from all diverse backgrounds to immerse themselves in culture and community.
Gateway Theatre
Managed and operated by Richmond Gateway Theatre Society, the Gateway Theater is a fantastic non-profit organization to escape the day to watch local performances and high-quality shows.
Richmond Olympic Oval
Go for an afternoon of fitness and activity at Richmond’s Olympic Oval--a multi-sport arena originally built for the Olympics in 2010. Here you can sign up for classes, recreation teams and more.
Around the Corner
Steveston
Marpole
South Vancouver
Fraser River
Richmond Hospital
Vancouver International Airport
Iona Beach Regional Park
Education
William Cook Elementary School
Samuel Brighouse Elementary
Archibald Blair Elementary School
Richmond Secondary School
R.C. Palmer Secondary School
MacNeil Secondary School
Richmond Virtual School
CDI College
Sprott Shaw College
Capital College
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Transportation
In Brighouse, the most popular mode of transportation is by car and carshare since Brighouse is a little more spread out than other parts of the Westcoast such as downtown Vancouver. However, there is plenty of bike paths and walking trails too and the Canada-line of Vancouver’s Skytrain has a very convenient station at Richmond Brighouse Station. In addition, there are plenty of buses, stops, and routes.
Restaurant & Retail
- Meze Restaurant
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1043 Mainland Street
If you are a Turkish/Greek-lover, you will for sure fall in love with Meze Restaurant as it features not only a fantastic menu but also architectural style with exposed brick and tiled floor, mimicking small aspects of Greece.
- Bellini's Italian Restaurant
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25 Phoenix St, Brighouse
Rated 4.8 out of 5 on Google, Bellini’s Italian restaurant scores high in excellence among many locals and visitors. They even have reasonable prices and a kid-friendly atmosphere.
- Blakeley's of Brighouse Fish & Chip Takeaway & Restaurant
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1 Canal St, Brighouse
Local, fresh and delicious, Blakeley’s is a family-owned and family-friendly restaurant serving and specializing in fish and chips and other westcoast favorites for over 25 years.