Steveston Heritage Sites

Ships to Shore Weekend in Steveston
2026-05-02 10:00 - 2026-05-03 17:00 UTC | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Celebrate the arrival of the Kaiwo Maru tall ship from Japan during Richmond’s Ship to Shore weekend on May 2 & 3, 2026.
While in Steveston, visit the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site and make an origami samurai hat (“kabuto”) or sailboat to celebrate May 5th Children’s Day in Japan and Asian Heritage Month in May. Drop by 10am to 5pm at Murakami Boatworks. Admission is free!

London Farm Annual Plant Sale
2026-05-09 10:00 - 2026-05-10 16:00 UTC | London Farm, 6511 Dyke Road, Richmond, BC, V7E 3R3, Canada
Don’t miss the annual London Farm Plant Sale on Mother’s Day weekend. Stock up on your spring planting favourites, including annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, herbs and more!
May 9 & 10, 2026 (Sat & Sun) 10am to 4pm
Support the London Heritage Farm Society with your purchases. Admission is free.

Doors Open 2026 - Britannia Shipyards NHS
2026-06-06 10:00 - 2026-06-07 14:00 UTC | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
June 6 (Saturday), 2026 @ 10am to 4pm – Boat Building Tour & Activities*
Join resident shipwright Dave Sharp for a behind-the-scenes look at the Richmond Boat Builders workshop at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site. Explore the blend of Western and Japanese tools and techniques unique to Steveston’s boat building heritage. Learn about Japanese tools like the kanna (planes), nokogiri (handsaws), and sumitsubo (measuring lines). Enjoy hands-on activities for the whole family! *Drop-in anytime between 10am to 4pm. Saturday only.

June 7 (Sunday), 2026 @ 11am and 2pm – Heritage Conservation Talk & Tour **
Join Heritage Consultant Elana Zysblat, CAHP, ICOMOS for a behind-the-scenes tour of the newly restored Britannia Shipyard building.
Explore the historical significance of this building and its evolution from cannery to shipyard to national historic site. Hear the story of the recent restoration project: The team, the materials used, the challenges and discoveries, and how the entire project was guided by national standards for conservation.
** Tour length: 45 minutes. Recommended for adults or children with adult supervision. The walking tour will cover some areas with uneven wooden floorboards which may be challenging for guests with mobility concerns.
Limited capacity. Registration info to come. Limited drop-in spots may be available. Sunday only.
Please call 604-238-8043 with inquiries.

Steveston Salmon Festival
2026-07-01 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton Street, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E 3A8
Save the Date!
The annual Steveston Salmon Festival is Richmond’s largest event, drawing tens of thousands of visitors to the community every July 1st. Enjoy the Salmon Festival parade, musical entertainment, historical and cultural programs and displays, and lots of food, including the famous salmon BBQ and festival chow mein.
More details to come for this year’s schedule and activations to be found at Britannia Shipyards NHS and the Steveston Tram.

Steveston Vintage Fair
2026-07-05 10:00 - 2026-08-30 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Steveston Museum and Post Office, 3811 Moncton Street, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E3A7, Canada
Returning this summer to Steveston Town Square Park next to the Steveston Museum and Post Office. Steveston Vintage Fair on select Sundays in July & August.
10am to 4pm on Sundays, July 5 & 19 and August 2, 16 & 30.

Westcoast Work Boat Weekend
2026-07-18 12:00 - 2026-07-19 16:00 UTC | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Join us at the docks of Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site as we host the Westcoast Work Boat Association (WWBA) for a gathering of their members in Steveston.
The WWBA is a group of work boat enthusiasts who have dedicated their time and efforts to restore or convert former working vessels for pleasure cruising. Many of the members’ vessels include tugboats, forestry and fishery boats.
Visitors may get a closeup view of the workboats on display at the docks (access times 12 to 4pm Saturday and Sunday July 18 & 19, 2026).
Boat captains will be on hand to talk about their vessels’ fascinating history of working along the West Coast.
Stop by Richmond Boat Builders for an interactive exploration of wooden boat building. Discover tools and techniques from the Western and Japanese boatbuilding traditions, and try your hand at a boatbuilding tool challenge!

Family Farm Day
2026-08-09 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | London Farm, 6511 Dyke Road, Richmond, BC, V7E 3R3, Canada
Join us on Sunday, August 9, 2026 from 10am to 4pm for the annual Family Farm Day at London Farm in Steveston.
Enjoy a variety of activities for all ages, including live music, kids’ entertainment, arts and crafts, pony rides, face painting and much more, all within the historic London Farm setting.
Check back for more details!

23rd Richmond Maritime Festival
2026-08-22 11:00 - 2026-08-23 18:00 UTC | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Save the date!
Richmond’s annual celebration of local maritime heritage returns to Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site in historic Steveston: Saturday and Sunday – August 22 & 23, 2026
Enjoy a weekend of cultural performances, displays, activities, and demonstrations. Explore the waterfront and collection of visiting wooden boats and maritime vessels on the docks. More details to come.

London Farm Country Fest
2026-09-19 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | London Farm, 6511 Dyke Road, Richmond, BC, V7E 3R3, Canada
Saturday September 19, 2026 from 12pm to 4pm.
Enjoy a fun afternoon of family friendly activities and fresh harvest items for sale at the 2nd Annual Country Farm at the historic London Farm in Steveston.

Program includes:

Arts & Crafts – Sack Races – Scavenger Hunt – Chicken Visits – Contests

Farm plants, flowers, fresh produce and products for sale.

Refreshments, and more!

Winter Tram
2026-12-01 10:00 - 2026-12-31 16:00 UTC | Steveston Tram, 4011 Moncton Street, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E3A8, Canada
Experience holiday magic at the Steveston Tram during this month long celebration of Winter in the Village, with festive décor, photo opportunities, Polar Express story time on board the historic tram, and fun holiday-themed crafts to take home.
Admission is free!
For more things to do in Steveston during Winter in the Village, visit the website here.
