Steveston fishing village in the southwest corner of Richmond is known for its historic charm and summer festivals. Two annual events coming up are the Steveston Salmon Festival on July 1st and the Richmond Maritime Festival on August 26 & 27. Here are some FREE or low-cost ways to visit Steveston this summer.
The Discovery Shuttle is a FREE shuttle bus service connecting popular destinations in Richmond. The service will be offered on weekends and statutory holidays from June 24 to September 4, 2023. There will be two shuttle lines to choose from: the blue line and the yellow line. Take the yellow line to get to Steveston. You can transfer between the blue and yellow lines at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet.
Stop #4 at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site brings you directly into Steveston Village. While you are here, come visit the Steveston Museum & Post Office, which was originally built in 1905 as the village’s first bank. Don’t miss the Japanese Benevolent Society Building connected to the museum, and discover the history and contributions of Steveston’s Japanese Canadian community. At the nearby Steveston Tram, explore the stories of interurban transportation in Richmond and climb aboard the beautifully restored 111-year old tram which once took passengers between Steveston to Marpole.
Stop #5 at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site will take you to the 8-acre outdoor heritage site, once a bustling centre for fishing, canning and boatbuilding at the turn of the century. Friendly heritage interpreters will share the stories about the diverse communities who lived and worked in Steveston. New this summer is the restored slipway in the the Britannia Shipyard building inside which the MV Burnaby tugboat is on display.
Check the schedule and stops for the Discovery Shuttle to plan your visit accordingly.
Did you know that the City of Richmond has a 5-km greenway along Railway Avenue which leads directly to Britannia Shipyards NHS? Enjoy a leisurely bike ride or walk this path to get to Steveston.
If you are biking to Steveston this summer, take advantage of FREE and secure bike parking with professional valets at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery NHS parking lot. Strollers, e-bikes, and scooters are also welcome.
The bike valet service is open from 10 am to 6 pm every weekend and all statutory holidays from June 24th until September 4th, 2023.
To learn more about this service, visit the Bicycle Valet website.
By Public Transportation: If you are visiting on a weekday, try taking the Canada Line SkyTrain to the Richmond-Brighouse Station. From there, transfer to the either:
- 401 One Road
- 402 Two Road
- 406 Steveston
- 407 Gilbert
All of these buses will take you directly to the village. Check the Translink website to check for bus schedules and updates.
With all these choices for how to get to Steveston this summer, parking should not be an issue!
