How good is your knowledge of Richmond?
The Richmond News team has come up with five teasers this week that will test you to the limit.
Answers are below the questions so be careful not to scroll down too far.
Good luck!
1. In 1929, the City of Vancouver purchased land located on Sea Island in Richmond to be used for aviation purposes, later to become YVR. But prior to that, what city park was Richmond’s grass air strip?
2. Check out the attire from the Richmond City Council official photo from many decades ago (above). Take a closer look at the councillor (then called “alderman”) back row, second from right in the tan suit and brown shirt. Who is the very well-known Richmondite?
3. The Richmond Olympic Oval hosted long-track speed skating during the 2010 Olympics. But what Lower Mainland city was originally supposed to host that sport for the Games?
4. The Canada Line is a popular mode of transportation in and out of Richmond. But which year did it officially open? A: 2009; B: 2010; C: 2011; D: 2008
5. At the last count in 2022, how many places of worship were there on Richmond’s famous “Highway to Heaven” on No. 5 Road? A: 10-15; B: 16-20; C: 21-25; D: 26-30
Answers:
1. Minoru Park
2. Harold Steves, the longest-serving councillor in the city’s history
3. Burnaby. SFU was set to host the facility but Richmond offered to cover the costs above $60M
4. A: 2009
5. D: 26-30 (actual number is 26)
