Resources for Newcomers

This video series features stories of newcomers who have settled in Richmond and the resources provided to them to access services in the community. There are five short videos in the series that highlight the different ways newcomers can experience Richmond:

To access English, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Punjabi, Farsi, Arabic and Ukrainian captions, click on the closed captioning "cc" box.

Richmond is My Home – Meet some of the diverse people who call Richmond home.

Settlement Services – Learn what services local settlement organizations provide to help newcomers to Richmond adjust to their new city.

Exploring Richmond – Explore the recreational places where Richmond residents find community, like Minoru Park and the Richmond Art Gallery.

Richmond’s Heritage Places – Check out Richmond’s heritage, cultural and historic sites, such as Terra Nova Rural Park and London Heritage Farm.

Getting Involved – Find out how newcomers can become active members of the Richmond community.

The Newcomers Bus Tour program introduces newcomer residents to City facilities to learn more about civic processes, programs, and services. Each bus tour lasts up to 2.5 hours and brings participants to two City facilities such as community centres, the Richmond Public Library, and City Hall.  

The program is run in collaboration with settlement or immigrant-serving organizations and is offered free of charge. Booking requests must be submitted by an organizational representative. If you are an individual interested in attending a bus tour, please connect with any of the following Richmond-based settlement and/or immigrant-serving organizations:

Richmond Multicultural Community Services
(604) 279-7160
info@rmcs.bc.ca

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Richmond
(604) 279-7180

info@success.bc.ca

Please submit booking request forms to inclusion@richmond.ca between 4-6 weeks before your preferred tour date.
Booking Request Form

Government of Canada – Immigration and Citizenship 
Learn how to apply to travel, study, work or immigrate to Canada, and apply for citizenship, a permanent resident card or refugee protection. 

NewToBC – The Library Link for Newcomers
Learn about essential settlement information, volunteer opportunities with public libraries, and service provider organizations in communities across British Columbia. 

Province of British Columbia - WelcomeBC
Prepare for arrival to British Columbia. Find out what steps to take in the first few days to settle in and learn about life in B.C.

Richmond Local Immigration Partnership

The Richmond Local Immigration Partnership (RLIP) brings together local community leaders and organizations to build an inclusive and welcoming community. Discover resources and upcoming events for newcomers in Richmond.