Richmond: Highway 99 between Blundell Road overpass and Steveston off-ramp, looking north

Richmond has served as an agricultural centre in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland since the late 19th century. Spread across Lulu Island and smaller islands in the Fraser River delta, it lies between the river’s distributaries and the Strait of Georgia. An extensive dyke network defines this low-lying terrain of farms, wetlands and tidal water. In Steveston, Richmond’s historic fishing district, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site recalls the salmon-canning industry that helped shape the community. Asian Canadian food, markets and restaurants are also central to local life, reflecting the city’s diverse population. Move on to other webcams in British Columbia to compare coastal landscapes and urban settings around Richmond.

British Columbia has served as Canada’s Pacific frontier since joining Confederation in 1871. This vast western province extends from the Pacific coast across the Coast Mountains and interior plateaus to the Canadian Rockies; these coordinates lie in its sparsely settled northern interior. The Fraser, British Columbia’s longest river, drains a large part of the province before reaching the Strait of Georgia. First Nations have shaped these lands for millennia, and their living cultures remain integral to communities throughout the province. Victoria, on Vancouver Island, is the provincial capital, while Vancouver is its largest city and a major Pacific port. Forestry, mining, fisheries and outdoor travel all reflect a terrain where waterways and mountain corridors matter. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how British Columbia’s northern interior relates to its Pacific coast and mountain ranges.

Canada has served as a frontier between French and British colonial powers since the 17th century. The world’s second-largest country extends from Atlantic shores to the Pacific and Arctic coasts, with the Canadian Shield, the Rocky Mountains, the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River shaping its vast geography. First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples are central to Canada’s identity, while Ottawa’s Parliament Hill represents its federal political life. French remains the official language of Quebec, adding a distinct dimension to the country’s public culture. See how Canada connects across North America by browsing webcams in neighbouring regions.