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Richmond, Ontario

Richmond is a rural village within the amalgamated City of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1818, it spans the Jock River, a tributary of the Rideau River.

Type City

Why go

  • Community in Ontario, Canada.

History

Richmond is a rural village within the amalgamated City of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1818, it spans the Jock River, a tributary of the Rideau River. A part of the National Capital Region, Richmond is located 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southwest of Kanata and immediately south to the community of Stittsville.

Where to stay

1980 Phelan Rd W, North Gower, ON K0A 2T0, Canada · manotickspa.ca
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Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su-Th 11:00-00:00 · 64 Stonehaven Drive · chucksroadhouse.com
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Fish And Chips, Fast Food · closed in winter Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 6001 Hazeldean Road
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00; Su 11:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating, delivery · 1681 Greenbank Road, K2J 4Y6 · bostonpizza.com
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Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00, Su 11:00-22:00 · 4275 Strandherd Drive, K2J 6E5 · lonestartexasgrill.com
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Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 3170 Greenbank Road, K2J 4H9 · locations.muchoburrito.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · 3170 Greenbank Road, K2J 4H7 · secondcup.com
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Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-21:30 Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · 3775 Strandherd Drive, K2J 4B1 · swisschalet.com
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Thai, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-21:00; Th-Fr 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 3777 Strandherd Drive, K2J 4B1 · thaiexpress.ca
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Breakfast, Restaurant · Great breakfasts and lunch! · 1626 Stittsville Main Street
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Pita, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 700 Eagleson Road · pitapit.ca
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 75 Marketplace Avenue, K2J 5G4 · kelseys.ca
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-00:00; Su 15:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 3777 Strandherd Drive, K2J 4B1 · asiandragon.ca
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Fries, Burger, Chicken, Hot Dog, Poutine, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating · 3779 Strandherd Drive, Ottawa, K2J 5M4 · fatleswhamburger.ca
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Greek, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo 16:00-21:00; Tu 11:30-21:00; We-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 16:00-21:00 · 3570 Strandherd Drive, K2J 5L4 · go4greek.ca
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Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00; Jan 01 11:00-21:00 · 129 Riocan Avenue, K2J 5G3 · phothifusion.com
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Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Mo 11:00-19:00; Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00 · 129 Riocan Avenue, K2J 5G3
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant · 5373 Fernbank Road · vietnamesephohouse.com
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Indian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 4100 Strandherd Drive, K2J 0V2 · karara.ca
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Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · 129 Riocan Avenue, K2J 5G3 · 1000sushiislands.com
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Poke, Fast Food · Poke fast food · pokeworks.ca
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access · 41 Marketplace Avenue, K2J 5G4
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · 4245 Strandherd Drive
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 07:00-00:00; Tu-Sa 07:00-01:00; Su 07:00-22:00 · 3777 Strandherd Drive, K2J 4B1 · broadwaybarandgrill.ca
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Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 15:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 15:00-00:00; Su 15:00-22:00 Features: delivery · 1 Tartan Drive, K2J 2W7 · winnerhousechinesefood.com
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Bagel, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 · 710 Eagleson Road
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International, Restaurant · International restaurant · 54 Springbrook Drive, K2S 1B9 · aleottawa.ca
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 5816 Hazeldean Road, K2S 1B9 · cabottos.com
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Donut, Fast Food · Donut fast food · 1408 Stittsville Main Street
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Persian, Italian, Restaurant · Persian/Italian restaurant · 1133 Carp Road
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-15:00 · 154 Iber Road, K2S1E9 · september.coffee
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Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant · 80 Marketplace Avenue, K2J 5G3
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe
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Salad, Sandwich, Restaurant · Salad/Sandwich restaurant
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Noodle, Restaurant · Noodle restaurant · 5754 Hazeldean Road
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Ramen, Restaurant · Ramen restaurant · 4335 Strandherd Drive
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Food Court · food court
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Ice Cream · ice cream · 1626 Stittsville Main Street
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Burger, Restaurant · Burger restaurant · meltwich.com
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Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Fish And Chips restaurant · 4235 Strandherd Drive
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · 3570 Strandherd Drive, K2J 5L4 · toppers.ca
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Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Tex-Mex restaurant · 5734 Hazeldean Road
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Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 1261 Stittsville Main Street, K2S 2E4 · quesada.ca
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Coffee Shop, Gelato, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 500 Eagleson Road · districtcoffeehouse.ca
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Chicken, Restaurant · Chicken restaurant
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Airports

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) 19 km to the centre
Ottawa, ON, CA — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 13 airlines (Air Canada, WestJet, United Airlines, Porter Airlines…) · direct flights to 26 destinations incl. Halifax, Iqaluit, Toronto, Boston, Calgary… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 13 airlines, 26 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport (YSH) 29 km to the centre
Smiths Falls, ON, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO) 33 km to the centre
Ottawa, ON, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Richmond, Ontario — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Richmond, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Ottawa, Ontario · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Fractional · Praetor 500, Citation CJ3+, Legacy 450 · Canada's fractional-ownership operator, based in Calgary.
Charter, management · Light to large-cabin · Toronto-based charter and aircraft management.
Charter · Learjet, Challenger · Vancouver-based charter operator.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, Challenger, Global · Canada's largest business-aviation company: charter, management and FBOs in Toronto, Montréal, Calgary and Vancouver.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.