Movers in Richmond, BC

Here at Ferguson Moving & Storage, we totally get that moving is overwhelming. As Movers in Richmond , we have the solutions you need.

For more than 97 years, we have been asked to come into homes like yours for the purpose of moving peoples treasured furniture and other belongings. We think you deserve the highest level of moving service in the Richmond, BC area. That is why we act like a concierge for your move. We assign every move with a single point of contact from beginning to end. Our personalized service in moving means you won’t have to meet our entire office staff, just one single caring manager that will look after your moving needs. Our mission is to make sure you are looked after before during and after moving day.

We really do want to make sure you are moved with the uttermost care. That’s why we offer the highest quality movers, packing materials and customer care. We blanket wrap your furniture in your home before it moves. So you can see us caring.

We’ll pack up & move your finest electronics

Need audio/video disconnection service? Perhaps you need you your Plasma TV packed because you didn’t keep the original TV Box. We offer customized packing and watch out for even the finer details.

We know your Richmond neighborhood.

We’ve been movers in Richmond for nearly 100 years. So we won’t have any trouble navigating to your old home or your new one. Not ready to move in yet? Ask us about our storage in Richmond options!

Buildings managers in Richmond love us and so will your new Richmond neighbors.

We’ll take care to protect your building’s entrance floors and work with your building managers to make sure elevators are padded and locked before the movers even arrive. Parking limited outside? We can help set up proper parking permits so your moving truck isn’t ticketed or towed. We will even supply your building with a Certificate of Insurance so they know you hired a reputable mover. Did you know if a moving company damages the building you will be held liable?

We know how to work fast and carefully.

We offer our employees the only training facility for moving companies, we show our crews how to disassemble and reassemble furniture that doesn’t fit out the doors. Additionally, Plus, have access to specialty companies to service universal gyms, pool tables and more.

This is all part of your guaranteed flat moving quote.

All the above services are genuinely included in your flat rate moving price. Your professional move manager will access everything before quoting your move. We never have hidden fees and you can count on it.

Below are more services we offer at Ferguson Moving & Storage:

• Packing & Unpacking – We’re probably the only people you now know in Richmond who actually enjoy packing and unpacking services.

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A Brief History of RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA
The City of Richmond BC is situated in the Greater Vancouver Regional District, directly south of the City
of Vancouver, just off Highway #99. Richmond is known as the “Island City” as it is comprised of a
series of islands at the mouth of the Fraser River, including Sea Island, part of Lulu Island and 15 smaller
islands.
Richmond has an average January temperature of 3.4°C and an average July temperature of 18°C. The
average annual rainfall is 1,239 mm and the average annual snowfall is 37 cm.
The population of Richmond numbers approximately 174,461.

HISTORY
The area’s first inhabitants were the Coast Salish First Nations, though mainly they just visited the
islands on fishing excursions. In 1861 Col. R.C. Moody, while surveying southern BC and selecting
town sites on the Fraser River named Sea Island and Lulu Island. Moody named Lulu Island after
American actress Lulu Street.
In 1862 the first settler, Hugh McRoberts purchased 648 ha on Sea Island and named his farm Richmond
View after his previous home in Australia. A slow but steady immigration of farmers began and by 1879
the area had approximately 30 families.
The first bridge connecting Richmond with the mainland was constructed in 1889; by 1902 a railway link
also existed. With improved connections, Richmond had become primarily a residential area within the
vicinity of Greater Vancouver. In 1931 the Vancouver International Airport was built on Sea Island.
also has an antidepressant effect.

TODAY
Today, Richmond is an urban centre with a mixture of residential and commercial property, agricultural
lands, industrial parks and nature areas.
Richmond is an important transportation centre as it is serviced by two major highways and highway
connections via Deas Island Freeway, which leads to the Trans Canada Highway, the American border,
and the Ferry Terminal to Vancouver Island. Vancouver International Airport is based at Sea Island in
Richmond and the city is also serviced by two railway lines as well as two international seaports.

ATTRACTIONS
Annual Events – Richmond is host to several annual events including the Stevenson Salmon Festival in
July, the Cranberry Harvest Festival in October, Santa Claus Parade in December and Winterfest in
February.
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RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA
ATTRACTIONS (CONT)
Stevenson Farmers Market – The market is held on Sundays, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, during the
months of May to September. Vendors include fresh produce, baked goods, cheeses, flowers and crafts.
Cultural Centres – The City of Richmond is home to numerous cultural centres including: Richmond Art
Gallery, Richmond Museum and Richmond Arts Centre.
Stevenson Historic Fishing Village – Glimpse the history of a fishing village in this quaint area of
Richmond. Visit shops, cafes and museums.
Parks and Trails – The Richmond park systems has over 90 parks including Richmond Nature Park and
Garry Point Park. The Richmond Trails System offers 80 km of hiking and walking trails through beach,
marsh and river areas.

MEDIA
One of the best ways to learn about your new community is to subscribe to the local newspaper. Many
publishers will mail their newspaper to you, even before you move. For more information, contact:
“Richmond News”
5731 No 3 Rd.
Richmond, BC
V6X 2C9
(604) 270-8031
www.richmond-news.com
“Richmond Review”
#1, 3671 Viking Way
Richmond, BC
V6V 2J5
(604) 247-3700
www.richmondreview.com
Local FM Radio Station:
CKZZ ………………………………… 95.3
CHKG ……………………………….. 96.1

MEDICAL SERVICES
A list of names and addresses of physicians currently accepting new patients is available from:
Richmond Hospital
7000 Westminster Hwy.
Richmond, BC
V6X 1A2
(604) 278-9711
www.vch.ca

RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
*Please confirm these emergency numbers when you arrive in your new community.
AMBULANCE …………………………………………… 911
FIRE ………………………………………………………….. 911
POLICE …………………………………………………….. 911

EDUCATION
For information regarding curriculum and enrollment procedures, please contact:
School District #38 (Richmond)
7811 Granville Ave.
Richmond, BC
V6Y 3E3
(604) 668-6000
www.sd38.bc.ca
Conseil scolaire francophone de la Columbie-Britannique
180- 10200 Shellbridge Way
Richmond, BC
V6X 2W7
(604) 214-2600
www.csf.bc.ca
Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese
150 Robson St.
Vancouver, BC
V6B 2A7
(604) 683-9331
www.cisva.bc.ca
Additional Educational Institutions
BC Institute of Technology
3800 Cessna Dr.
Richmond, BC
V7B 0A1
(604) 419-3744
www.bcit.ca
Kwantlen University College
Richmond Campus
8771 Landsdown Rd.
Richmond, BC
V3W 2M8
(604) 599-2100
www.kwantlen.ca

RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA
PUBLIC SERVICES
Cable: Shaw Cable ……………………………………………………………. (604) 629-8888
Website ……………………………………………………………………. www.shaw.ca
Hydro: B.C. Hydro ……………………………………………………………. 1-800-224-9376
Website ………………………………………………………….. www.bchydro.com
Gas: FortisBC ……………………………………………………………….. 1-888-224-2710
Website …………………………………………………………….. www.fortisbc.com
Water: Public Works …………………………………………………………. (604) 244-1262
Telephone: Telus (outside BC) ………………………………………………… 1-888-811-2323
Telus (within BC) ……………………………………………………………. 310-2255
Website …………………………………………………………………. www.telus.com
Garbage/Recycling Collection Inquiries ………………………………………………… (604) 276-4010
Recycling Hotline ………………………………………………….. 1-800-667-4321
The telephone area code for Richmond is 604.

RECREATION
For information about facilities, clubs and sports leagues in your area, please contact:
Recreation & Cultural Services …………………….. (604) 276-4068
Automated Line ………………………………………….. (604) 276-4300
Richmond Public Library …………………………….. (604) 231-6401
Richmond Aquatic Services …………………………. (604) 448-5353
Richmond Ice Centre …………………………………… (604) 448-5366
Minoru Arena …………………………………………….. (604) 718-8465
Minoru Aquatic Centre ……………………………….. (604) 238-8020

TRANSPORTATION
Driver and Vehicle Licences – ICBC ……. 1-800-950-1498
BC Ferry Corp …………………………………… 1-888-223-3379
Translink (Public Transit) …………………… (604) 953-3333

RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
The Chamber of Commerce is the best source of information about your new community. Many of these
groups have brochures and booklets full of local facts. Please contact:
Richmond Chamber of Commerce
South Tower
#101, 5811 Cooney Road
Richmond, BC
V6X 3M1
(604) 278-2822
www.richmondchamber.ca
For other information about your new community, including area maps and brochures, please contact:
City Clerk
6911 No 3 Road
Richmond, BC
V6Y 2C1
(604) 276-4000
For more information about Richmond, visit their websites at www.richmond.ca.

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