LEGACY EXPERIENCE Inspire your group with the spirit of the games at the Richmond Olympic Experience, the International Olympic Committee’s first North American Olympic Museum. Located at the Richmond Olympic Oval, host of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games’ long-track speed skating events, iconic Canadian moments and the history of the Games come to life with media displays and exhibits, and visitors can immerse themselves in the excitement of competition through skill-based challenges and interactive virtual simulators. The facility has several multi-purpose meeting spaces, including the 2,400-sq.-ft. Legacy Lounge with expansive windows overlooking the facility. olympicexperience.ca FLAVOUR TRAIL Exploring Richmond’s vibrant culinary scene offers a unique way to experience and learn about the local culture, the people and the region’s abundant gastronomic riches, whether following self-guided routes like The Dumpling Trail, sipping the local craft brews and wines or joining a tour. Vancouver Food Tours offers an Authentic Asian Eats Tour—the three-hour experience provides exclusive access into Richmond’s exceptional Chinese cuisine offerings, from dim sum and bakeries to bubble tea cafes. foodietours.ca GLAM GETAWAY Not your typical airport accommodations, the luxury boutique Versante Hotel showcases a bold, eclectic aesthetic and a glamorous vibe. Each of the 100 guestrooms are bathed in natural light from full-height windows and feature posh amenities, from a dedicated mobile app with check-in and room controls to Dyson hair dryers and MIRROR workout technology in some suites. The two- bedroom Versante Suite has a balcony, living and dining spaces that seat 10 and an executive office. Sophisticated and flexible meeting and event spaces accommodate up to 180, and there are several dining options on site, including penthouse lounge and event space, Alaïa, and CASK Whisky Vault with two private dining rooms for up to 10 guests each. In their downtime, guests can unwind in the Jacuzzi and saltwater pool on the rooftop terrace. versantehotel.com MAGIC MARKET From May to October, Richmond Night Market—the largest night market in North America—draws more than one million local and international visitors each year. This popular attraction offers a diverse array of global street fare, artisanal crafts and fashion finds, entertainment and games. richmondnightmarket.com RIVERSIDE ENTERTAINMENT Perched on the Fraser River, the River Rock Casino Resort boasts almost 400 guestrooms, 19,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, a 1,000- seat theatre and a lively gaming floor to keep groups entertained. During recent 20th-anniversary celebrations, the resort announced upcoming enhancements to the property, including expanded conference facilities, technical upgrades to the theatre and new dining options—Gordon Ramsay Steak, with indoor and outdoor seating, and KOI offering Japanese fusion cuisine. greatcanadian.com Photo: Vancouver Food Tours Photo: Destination BC/Kezia Nathe Photo: Great Canadian Entertainment Photo: Versante Hotel Photo: Richmond Olympic Oval CASK Whisky Vault Fall 2024 | Ignitemag.ca | 65
