Water Sky Garden, Richmond

Name: Water Sky Garden
Address: Richmond, Canada

#25 among attractions in Richmond

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Water Sky Garden is a sculptural environment designed by artist Janet Echelman. The garden is located outside the Richmond Olympic Oval, an official venue for the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games. The installation consists of a wetland treatment pond, 300 ft. boardwalk, two 52 ft. pedestrian bridges, two net sculptures, and a fountain. ()

Completed: 2009 (15 years ago)Coordinates: 49°10'29"N, 123°9'4"W

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Richmond City Centre (Oval Village)Richmond Canada

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Water Sky Garden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Minoru Park, Aberdeen Centre, CF Richmond Centre, Lansdowne Centre.

0.7 miSE
Park
Minoru Park, Richmond
18 min walk • Minoru Park, a serene oasis nestled in the bustling city of Richmond, British Columbia, is a verdant retreat that offers a delightful escape from urban life. This tranquil park, which interestingly boasts a history as a former airstrip, is now a cherished green space...
1 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Aberdeen Centre, Richmond
26 min walk • Aberdeen Centre is a shopping mall in Richmond, British Columbia. It is located in the Golden Village district on Hazelbridge Way, bordered by Cambie Road to the north.
0.8 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
CF Richmond Centre, Richmond
20 min walk • Richmond Centre is a shopping mall in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. Its street address is on No. 3 Rd, but it stretches as far west as Minoru Blvd and as far south as Granville Ave. Richmond City Hall is immediately south of the mall.
0.8 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Lansdowne Centre, Richmond
22 min walk • Lansdowne Centre is a shopping mall in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. It is located on No. 3 Road and is the second-largest mall in Richmond after Richmond Centre.
0.9 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Parker Place, Richmond
23 min walk • Parker Place is a 61,000 sq ft shopping mall in Richmond, British Columbia. It is located on No. 3 Road, in Richmond's Golden Village, the main Asian district. It primarily serves the Asian Canadian population of Richmond. It contains about 150 stores. Its Chinese name literally translates to "Hundred Stores".
~150 ftW
Sport, Sport venue
Richmond Olympic Oval, Richmond
1 min walk • The Richmond Olympic Oval is an indoor multi-sports arena in the Canadian city of Richmond, British Columbia. The oval was built for the 2010 Winter Olympics and was originally configured with a speed skating rink.
~1480 ftW
Bridge
No. 2 Road Bridge, Richmond
8 min walk • The No. 2 Road Bridge is a crossing over the middle arm of the Fraser River, and River Rd. in Metro Vancouver.
~1560 ftNE
Bridge
Dinsmore Bridge, Richmond
8 min walk • The Dinsmore Bridge is a crossing over the middle arm of the Fraser River, and a former section of River Rd. in Metro Vancouver.
1 miN
Neighbourhood
Burkeville, Richmond
26 min walk • Burkeville, British Columbia is a village located beside Russ Baker Way on Sea Island in Richmond, British Columbia. It was constructed in 1943 by the federal government of Canada. The street names have an aeronautical theme, many of which bear the names of airplane manufacturers.
0.6 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Minoru Chapel, Richmond
15 min walk • Minoru Chapel is a small white wooden chapel that is now located in Richmond, British Columbia's Minoru Park. The chapel was built in 1891 on the corner of River Road and Cambie Road from plan 109 supplied by the Methodist Board of Church Extension and was run by the Methodist Church, and later by the United Church.
1.1 miNE
Neighbourhood
Golden Village, Richmond
30 min walk • The Golden Village is a commercial district in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, with a high concentration of Asian-themed shopping malls. According to the 2016 Canadian Census, 54 percent of Richmond's population identify as Chinese ethnic origin.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Water Sky Garden?

Nearby attractions include No. 2 Road Bridge, Richmond (8 min walk), Dinsmore Bridge, Richmond (8 min walk), Minoru Chapel, Richmond (15 min walk), Minoru Park, Richmond (18 min walk).

How to get to Water Sky Garden by public transport?

The nearest stations to Water Sky Garden:

Bus

Westminster Hwy at Elmbridge Way • Lines: 401 (9 min walk)
Westminster Hwy at Gilbert Rd • Lines: 401, 407 (9 min walk)

Metro

Lansdowne • Lines: Canada Line (17 min walk)
Richmond–Brighouse • Lines: Canada Line (21 min walk)