The Bridgeport neighbourhood of Richmond is in East Richmond. Historically Bridgeport, Richmond has comprised of mostly single-family dwellings and commercial/industrial properties. However, over the past 10-year, due to changes in zoning bylaws, there has been a large increase in the number of townhomes and condos in the area. This is primarily due to the new Parc Riviera waterfront community.
The starting price point for a detached home in Bridgeport, Richmond is approximately $1,650,000. However, purchasing a condo is much more affordable with the starting price point of $550,000. Lastly, if you are interested in purchasing a townhouse the starting price point is approximately $800,000.
Commute
Bridgeport is the ideal location for those who commute into Vancouver regularly by either car, transit, or bike. It has easy access to both the Oak Street and Knight Street Bridges and is a short walk to the Bridgeport Skytrain Station. It is also a quick bike ride to the Canada Line Bikeway Bridge which connects to Cambie Street in Vancouver.
Schools
Tait Elementary is the catchment elementary school for the area and it is centrally located within the neighbourhood. It has a 7.4 rating on Fraser Institute’s school ranking list. The catchment high school for Bridgeport is Cambie Secondary School which has a 6.6 rating. However, it is located outside of the neighbourhood in East Cambie. If you choose to enroll your children in French Immersion while living in Bridgeport, the catchment schools are Mitchell Elementary, Whiteside Elementary, and McRoberts Secondary.
Parks
If you enjoy being outdoors and close to the water, Bridgeport might be the right neighbourhood for you. You can enjoy daily walks along the dyke. Stop by Tait Waterfront Park which consists of a playground, basketball courts, a skateboard park, and 3-acres of outdoor space. For those of you with dogs there is an off-leash dog park at the North end of No. 4 Road.
Shopping
Living in Bridgeport is quite convenient as you have easy access to a lot of dining and shopping options. Whether you need groceries, crafting supplies, home goods or furniture Bridgeport has it all! Some of our favourite shopping destinations in the area include Costco and Michael. Other awesome stores in the area include:
- Sun Given Foods
- Foody World
- The Brick
- Leons
- Home Depot
- Staples
- Dollarama
- Golf Town
- Pet Smart
Dining
Whether you enjoy fast-food or a sit-down meal, Bridgeport has a plethora of dining options for you. Some of our favourite options are the pide cheese from Lamajoun and the linguine carbonara from The Story Café. Other restaurants include:
- The Jade Seafood Restaurant
- Bruno
- Maruhachi Ra-men Richmond
- Daily Delicious
- Moxies
- Chop Steak House
- Hakka Momo Corner
Some fast-food options include:
- McDonalds
- Wendys
- Triple O’s
- Burger King
- A&W
- Subway
- Quiznos
- Tim Hortons
- Starbucks
Things To Do
There are several fun things to do in Bridgeport, Richmond! You can try your luck with some gambling at River Rock Casino. Test your problem-solving skills at EXIT Escape Room or have a night of shopping and snacking at the Richmond Night Market. Other fun things to do include:
- Ace Badminton
- ClearOne Badminton
- Moon and Back Gallery
If you have any additional questions about Bridgeport, Richmond, do not hesitate to contact Your Two Awesome Realtors!
