Richmond Night Market

In the Friday class we were talking about things to do in Vancouver, and I mentioned that the outdoor Richmond night market looked interesting. Well, some of us decided to go together that night. Fun!

The Richmond night market is in Richmond, a suburban city of Vancouver that is also home to the Vancouver airport. Many Asians live in Richmond and it is quite prosperous. The night market is held Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the summer months. It starts at 7 pm and goes on until about midnight. It is free, but parking costs $4.00.

For more information about the market, visit the website http://www.summernightmarket.com/

If you like shopping at Ikea, you can go early, as Ikea is right across the street from the market. :-)

We had a great time. The market is quite kid friendly. We tried the food at many different food stalls -- it is all so yummy! The area was quite crowded with lots of noise and music and a karaoke competition in Cantonese.

So, if you're bored on a nice warm summer weekend evening, go and check out the Richmond night market. You'll eat lots of good food and maybe even get some good bargains

Thousands of people come each night

There was a beautiful full moon, with no clouds

I was very hungry so I started off with some delicious lamb on a stick (skewer)

Delicious deep-fried spring rolls! Yum Yum!

These kind young ladies bought me a deep-fried spring roll. Thanks!

Then I had some spicy Korean food -- I'm not sure exactly what -- and a mouth-watering Korean sweet pancake! I was full, but I still wanted to try all the other food

This stall was VERY busy. The food must be good.

This food stall had lots of different choices

After you eat, you can take part in the Cantonese karaoke competition! Or. . .

Go shopping! Pick up a cheap pair of shades or. . .

A pair of stylish shoes . . . or

Some Vietnamese music. Something for everyone! Or. . .

A pair of "Croc" rubber sandals for $5. What a deal!

Lots of things from Korea

Lots of watches for sale. Anyone need a Rolex?

Or maybe your kids want some little fish to take home

And if you get too tired from all that eating, singing, and shopping, you can always drop by this stall and get a nice relaxing massage -- while everyone watches you!