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The Richmond Night Market

By Natasha Jervis, About.com

Visitors should take a trip to the Richmond Night Market. People can enjoy food, entertainment, shopping and fun at this fantastic Asian-like market. Displaying over 400 food kiosks and shops, this market is located only a short drive from Vancouver International Airport. There is only one of these types of markets in North America and it’s in Richmond. It is great for visiting families, friends and kids. You can find deals on everything, including cheap lingerie, pajamas, athletic gear and make up. There are electrical appliances, movies, CD’s and cell phone gadgets available for purchase as well. If you want to save money, but buy some funky items then this is the place to go!

Entertainment and business includes real estate, fortune telling, ancient fighting tools and much more. Bring your cash as that is the only form of payment at this market. The food stalls are very popular and there is barbecue, Japanese pizza, noodles at every turn. There is also regular fair food like cotton candy, popcorn and hotdogs. There are martial art performances, music and dancing, as well as a concert area. It is one of Vancouver’s biggest summer attractions and over 30,000 people visit this fun place throughout the year.

Richmond Night Market
12631 Vulcan Way
Richmond, Vancouver.
Tel: 604-278-8000
Website: www.summernightmarket.com

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