Garry Point Park is a

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coastal park in Richmond, British Columbia. It is located at the southwestern side of Richmond, near

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. The park is next to the

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, providing views of

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and the Gulf Islands. The area was used as a location for filming of the

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series '' Midnight Mass''.

Attractions

The park includes Kuno Garden, a

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, which was established in 1989 by the local Japanese community in celebration of Gihei Kuno, the first Japanese immigrant from Wakayama, Japan. It was donated to the city as a part of the centennial project. The park includes beaches and open areas for activities, such as picnicking and

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Gallery

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References

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External links

City of Richmond BC - Garry Point Park
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