PLAY IN VANCOUVER – FOR FREE!

07-18-2012

  

 

 

 

 

 

NEWS RELEASE
STAY IN RICHMOND, BC AND PLAY IN VANCOUVER – FOR FREE!
New promotion offers visitors more than $800 in savings

07.18.2012 Richmond, B.C., CANADA (July 18, 2012) – Looking for an affordable summer getaway? See more of Vancouver by staying 20 minutes south of the downtown core in neighbouring Richmond. From now until September 16, 2012, book two consecutive nights or more at any participating hotel in Richmond and receive a free Vancouver Attractions pass for up to four people per room booked – valued at over $800. Hotel rates start as low as $89.95 per night. Book online atwww.richmondplayforfree.com. 

The Vancouver Attractions pass offers incredible savings with free admission to 11 of Metro Vancouver’s top attractions: Science World at Telus World of Science, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, the Vancouver Art Gallery, Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tours, Harbour Cruises, the Vancouver Lookout, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Gardens, Minter Gardens, Hell’s Gate Airtram, the Burnaby Village Museum and the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Richmond’s historic Steveston. 

Also included as part of the Richmond Play for Free promotion are up to four TransLink day passes, providing unlimited transit use on all buses, SkyTrain/Canada Line and the SeaBus for one day from the start of the first transit service to the end of the service day. Richmond is conveniently located 15 minutes from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver via the Canada Line on the clean, safe and reliable rapid transit system. Visitors can save money on expensive downtown parking by leaving their car at the Bridgeport Station Park & Ride or at their hotel and taking the SkyTrain into Vancouver – 13 of the participating hotels are located within walking distance of a Canada Line station. 

A renowned city where the Far East meets the West Coast, Richmond’s many attractions are also not to be missed. Richmond boasts all the urban amenities – fine dining, shopping, museums, galleries and popular theatres like Gateway and River Rock Show Theatre – surrounded by scenic seaside trails, 250 active farms and endless opportunities for outdoor activities. Stroll along the wooden boardwalk in the picturesque fishing village of Steveston, with its two National Historic Sites. Go on a whale watching adventure – prime time for Ocra whale spotting is now until October. Rent a bike and tour the waterfront along popular West Dyke Trail. Zoom around the track at Richmond Go Karts or cool off in the wave pool and waterslides at Watermania. Visit the International Buddhist Temple or Thrangu Monastery for an enlightening glimpse into Buddhism. Explore Richmond’s two authentic Asian night markets, where nightly crowds of up to 20,000 people navigate through vendors selling quirky trinkets and tasty street foods. Hike the new 40-foot indoor climbing wall at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Shop for trendy Asian goods at Richmond’s three Hong Kong style malls, or find your favourite brands at Richmond Centre and Lansdowne Centre. 

And, after all that sightseeing and adventure seeking, visitors should consider indulging in Richmond’s world-class cuisine. From fresh seafood offerings in seaside Steveston to fine-dining hotel restaurants and some of the world’s best Chinese food, there are plenty of options to please even the pickiest palate. For the inside scoop on Richmond’s delicious food scene visit the blog www.365daysofdining.com.  

The www.richmondplayforfree.com promotion is valid only on new bookings made between July 16 and September 16, 2012 for stays of two consecutive nights or more. Quote "RPFF" at the time of booking to receive the special offer. No cash value. One pass per person, up to a maximum of four. Each pass valued over $200 based on general admission for all 11 attractions plus daily transit pass value. $800 value based on quad occupancy.

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About Tourism Richmond:

Tourism Richmond is a non-profit, membership driven destination marketing organization (DMO). The primary mandate of Tourism Richmond is to enhance awareness about the destination through sales and marketing initiatives and by providing excellent visitor and member services. Ultimately, Tourism Richmond’s goal is to increase economic activity related to tourism for the City of Richmond and all stakeholders. Tourism Richmond is British Columbia’s fourth largest DMO and a former Venue City for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

 

  

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