Discover Richmond, BC

Steveston Heritage Experience

Learn about Richmond's rich history and heritage through the Steveston Heritage Experience. This picturesque fishing village was once a thriving centre of salmon fishing and canning in British Columbia and has now become a vibrant community that combines the past, present and future. Whether you're a history buff, maritime enthusiast, or simply seeking a unique adventure, Steveston has something to offer everyone.

Steveston Heritage Sites

Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site

Address: 5180 Westwater Dr, Richmond, BC
Discover Steveston’s heritage at Britannia Shipyards, where a mix of canneries, boatyards and residences once thrived during a time when the fishing and boatbuilding industries flourished on the Fraser River.

A free activity booklet is available for kids ages 6 to 12 to help them explore and discover the stories of Britannia Shipyards NHS.
Visit Britannia Shipyards website

Steveston Museum & Post Office

Address: 3811 Moncton St, Richmond, BC
Located at the heart of Steveston Village, the museum celebrates and shares the history and heritage of Steveston and its residents. Explore the Steveston Historical Society’s pop-up artist gallery and enjoy the free admission to the Steveston Museum and Japanese Fishermen’s Benevolent Society Building.
Visit Steveston Museum website

Steveston Tram

Address: 4011 Moncton St, Richmond, BC
Experience Richmond’s transportation heritage with interactive displays and the beautifully restored Tram Car 1220 from the Interurban tram system of the BC Electric Railway. Visitors of all ages will enjoy playful exhibits that depict the life of commuting workers and residents of Steveston community in the early 1900s.Visit Steveston Tram website

London Farm

Address: 6511 Dyke Rd, Richmond, BC
Experience rural life in Richmond during the 1890s to 1920s at this Edwardian farmhouse and its surrounding gardens, once home to the London family and their farm workers. This four-acre agriculturally-themed park features a beautiful perennial and community garden, farmhouse and barn depicting how the London Family lived in the early 1900s.
Visit London Farm website

Nearby Arts and Heritage Experiences

Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

Address: 12138 4th Ave
Once the largest cannery of its time, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery is a Parks Canada National Historic Site that brings Steveston’s roots as a historic fishing village to life. With more than 7,500 artifacts on display, the museum showcases the machinery used for fish canning dating back to 1894, when the cannery was originally built. Interactive challenges and informative displays about West Coast fishing history round out the experience. 
Visit Gulf of Georgia Cannery NHS website

Public Art in Steveston

Explore more of Steveston’s unique character through 17 public art installations in the neighborhood. Many pieces are inspired by Steveston’s roots as a port town and the lasting influence of its Japanese residents, making the self-guided Steveston Public Art tour the perfect complement to a day spent visiting Steveston’s heritage sites.
View the Public Art map

Scotch Pond

Address: 12011 7th Ave, Richmond, BC
Located in Garry Point Park, Scotch Pond is a heritage site that features the remains of wooden boardwalk pilings constructed in 1899 as part of the Scottish Canadian Cannery operation. The pond was originally a slough that was dredged and connected by a channel to the Strait of Georgia. 

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