Aberdeen station (SkyTrain)
| Company type | SkyTrain station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Richmond, British Columbia , Canada |
Area served | Metro Vancouver |
Aberdeen is an elevated stop on Metro Vancouver's SkyTrain rapid transit network, specifically on the Canada Line, situated within Richmond, British Columbia. The station derives its name from the nearby Aberdeen Square and Aberdeen Centre, which is recognized as Richmond's largest shopping complex with an Asian cultural theme.
Location
Positioned just south of the intersection of No.3 Road and Cambie Road, Aberdeen station lies close to Richmond's prominent Asian retail hub known as the Golden Village. Surrounding commercial centers include Yaohan Centre, President Plaza, Aberdeen Centre, and Parker Place. An overhead walkway links the station’s eastbound (northbound) platform directly to both Aberdeen Square and Aberdeen Centre malls.
Station name
Initially, RAV Project Management (RAVCO) designated the station as "Cambie station," a name favored by the City of Richmond in 2005. Nevertheless, a Canada Line Project Management review highlighted potential confusion with Vancouver’s Cambie Street and proposed alternative names such as "International," "Riverside," "Golden Village," "Golden Plaza," "Asia Pacific," and "Aberdeen."
Although "Aberdeen station" was initially discouraged to avoid commercial naming implications, it corresponded with the local planning sub-area’s designation. In April 2006, Richmond’s planning committee endorsed the name "Aberdeen station," emphasizing its strong community identity and its link to regional economic development.
Bus routes
The following bus services operate near Aberdeen station:
- 403 Three Road / Bridgeport Station
- 410 Richmond–Brighouse Station / 22nd Street Station
- N10 Richmond–Brighouse Station / Downtown