The McArthurGlen Designer Outlet is in Richmond, not out in the Fraser Valley, so the trip from Vancouver is short and stays inside Metro Vancouver. Plan it with the TransLink trip planner, or take a car or a taxi straight to the door.
Where the outlet is
The centre sits at 7899 Templeton Station Road in Richmond, close to the airport side of the city. Its website lists daily opening from 10 am to 9 pm, though hours can change around holidays, so a quick look at the outlet’s own page before you leave is worth the minute.
Getting there by transit
Public transit works for this trip, but the best connection depends on where in Vancouver you start. Enter the outlet’s address into the TransLink trip planner, set your departure time, and it will list the current SkyTrain and bus combinations along with transfer points and fares. Do this on the day, because routes and schedules change from season to season and the planner is the only place that shows what is running right now.
The outlet also has a Plan Your Visit section on its website. Check it for any shuttle or visitor transport the centre offers, and trust it over a third party listing.
Driving and parking
Driving from most parts of Vancouver is straightforward. Put the Templeton Station Road address into a map app and let it pick the route for current traffic. Weekday rush hours are slower on the bridges into Richmond, and weekends can be busy near the airport. Parking details, including any fees, are best confirmed on the outlet’s website before you go.
Taxi or rideshare
A taxi is the easy choice if you are carrying bags or travelling with a group. You can compare likely costs with the taxi fare estimator or see how a rideshare stacks up in the Uber calculator. For booking and local service details, see Vancouver taxi.
Whichever way you travel, set the return trip before you start shopping. Late evening transit frequency is lower than in the daytime, and the outlet stays open until 9 pm. Look up your last good connection home in the planner, or arrange a pickup time so you are not searching for a ride with full bags.