Steveston Heritage Sites

Voyage of the Gikumi
2025-07-19 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-07-05 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-07-04 13:30 - 15:30 UTC | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Enjoy a unique view of Steveston from the water on this two-hour guided tour of the historic Cannery Channel on board the beautifully restored MV Gikumi. This tour will depart and return to Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site. Suitable for ages 9 years and older. The former working vessel is not wheelchair accessible and has limited seating under cover.
2025 Voyage of the Gikumi dates:
July 4, 5, 19, 20 and August 2, 3, 16, 17
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Westcoast Work Boat Weekend in Steveston
2025-07-12 12:00 - 2025-07-13 16:00 | 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 12 & 13, 2025).
Boat captains will be on hand to talk about their vessels’ fascinating history of working along the West Coast.
Find out more details on each of the visiting boats here.
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!

Tanabata "Star Festival" at Britannia Shipyards NHS
2025-07-01 11:00 - 2025-07-05 16:00 | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Are there any cultural traditions that have been passed down and celebrated by your families?
Japanese Canadian children may remember writing their wishes on colourful paper and hanging them on bamboo branches for the July 7th Tanabata Star Festival, celebrated annually in Japan.
On July 1st and 5th, come to Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, take part in this tradition and leave your own wishes to decorate our Tanabata display.
For more on the background of this festival, visit this blog post from a couple years ago.
Date/time: July 1st Tuesday and July 5th Saturday 11am to 4pm
Location: Murakami House
Admission is free
Look for the Tanabata display at Murakami House July 1st to 7th, 2025.

Urban Wildlife Exhibit
2025-06-13 10:00 - 2025-08-31 17:00 | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Visit the Seine Net Loft to explore the Urban Wildlife Exhibit, on loan from the Richmond Nature Park Society from June 13 to August 31, 2025.
Learn how to co-exist with the “nature in your neighbourhood.” This exhibit showcases local wildlife including coyotes, raccoons, snow geese, and the secretive, nocturnal barn owl.

Doors Open Richmond 2025 - Steveston Tram
2025-06-07 10:00 - 2025-06-08 17:00 | Steveston Tram, 4011 Moncton Street, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E3A8, Canada
Doors Open returns to Richmond on June 7 & 8, 2025. Explore the many diverse, multicultural places and communities in Richmond during this annual event.
Discover how Tram Car 1220 once ran on electricity and explore aspects of its restoration process through hands-on activities and engaging discussions with skilled volunteers and staff.
Visit the Doors Open website for more details on the over 50 sites participating this weekend.

Artistry in Wood Carving Show
2025-06-07 10:00 - 2025-06-08 17:00 | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
The Artistry in Wood Carving Show, presented by the Richmond Carvers Society, takes place on two days June 7 & 8, 2025, from 10am to 5pm. Prizes for pieces will be awarded in different divisions and categories, including Wildfowl Carving, Fish and Wildlife Carving, Woodworking Skills.
Drop by the Seine Net Loft to view this year’s juried carving show . Free Admission.
For more information: richmondcarvers@gmail.com

Gram Partisans - Steveston Folk Guild
2025-05-15 19:30 - 20:30 | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Chinese Bunkhouse at Britannia Shipyards
The Steveston Folk Guild returns on Thursday May 15, 2025, with Gram Partisans, a Vancouver based roots-folk group, who combine the musicians’ collective respect for many diverse musical traditions with their beliefs in hope, integrity, justice and a long memory. Playing mostly original songs that tell stories of courage, trust, imagination, and solidarity the Gram Partisans seek to challenge your views of what music rooted in social justice can sound and feel like.
The current line-up of the Gram Partisans is:
William (Bill) Hood – vocals and guitar
Georgina Arntzen – vocals and mandolin
Jack MacDermot – fiddle and vocals
Alan Zisman – accordion and piano
Michel Drouin – bass and vocals
Starts at 7.30pm (doors open at 7.00pm)
$15 at the door

London Farm Annual Plant Sale
2025-05-10 10:00 - 2025-05-11 16:00 | 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 10 & 11, 2025 (Sat & Sun) 10am to 4pm
Support the London Heritage Farm Society with your purchases. Admission is free.

Fishermen's Memorial Service
2025-04-28 11:00 - 12:30 | Garry Point Park, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Since April 1991, the National Day of Mourning has been marked by various events across Canada to remember workers killed or injured on the job or who suffer from work-related illnesses.
Each year on April 28th, a Fishermen’s Memorial Service is held at Garry Point Park in Steveston to remember those in the commercial fishing industry who have been lost while at sea.
Everyone is welcome to join the service at the Fishermen’s Memorial (net needle sculpture) at 11am.

Little Mountain Trio - Steveston Folk Guild
2025-03-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Chinese Bunkhouse at Britannia Shipyards
The Steveston Folk Guild returns on Thursday March 20, 2025, with Little Mountain Trio, featuring Kitty King (bass), Dave Lidstone (guitar) and Rob McGregor (mandolin). Alongside music from a wide variety of styles including bluegrass, country, folk and jazz, enjoy original songs by Kitty and instrumental tunes by Rob to complete the repertoire. Veterans of the Vancouver music scene, the band has performed all over the province, in venues ranging from small clubs to big festivals.
Starts at 7.30pm (doors open at 7.00pm)
$15 at the door

Spring Break at Steveston Tram
2025-03-14 10:00 - 2025-03-30 16:00 | Steveston Tram, 4011 Moncton Street, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E3A8, Canada
Spring Break Fun for the Whole Family
Looking for a fun and educational way to spend Spring Break with the kids? Head over to the Steveston Tram Museum, where young visitors can take on the role of “Junior Conductor” and travel back into Richmond’s transportation past. Find our friendly “Tram Conductor” staff, and ask for a new activity sheet for fun ways to explore the museum.
Each day, join in on the “Hamm on the Tram” hunt, and look for Hamm the Pig, the Tram’s mischievous mascot, who will pop up in a different spot around the site. It’s the perfect way for families to explore the museum together. Receive a commemorative bookmark to record each visit, and with new hiding locations to discover each day, you’ll want to return again and again!
Come discover the fun, history, and surprises awaiting you this Spring Break at the Steveston Tram.
Hours: Tuesdays to Sundays 10am to 4pm
Admission: Free

Spring Break at Britannia Shipyards
2025-03-14 10:00 - 2025-03-30 16:00 | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
What can you see, hear and discover? Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site invites you to explore the grounds and discover the animals, plants, and boats that call the Fraser River, home.
Located along the Fraser River estuary, this heritage site not only honours Steveston’s past and celebrates maritime culture, it also highlights the connections to its natural surroundings. Read more about one of our natural neighbours along the waterfront, Shady Island.
On weekends during Spring Break, visit the historic shipyards to enjoy activities for all ages, and explore both indoor and outdoor spaces in this 8-acre heritage site. What can you spy? How do the heritage buildings connect to the river? What more can we learn? Cultivate your curiosity around nature and its relationship to this West Coast fishing community of the past and present.

Fridays to Sundays 10am to 4pm
March 14-16
March 21-23
March 28-30
Your adventure begins in the Seine Net Loft
Admission is free!

Mountain Sound - Steveston Folk Guild
2025-02-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Chinese Bunkhouse at Britannia Shipyards
The Steveston Folk Guild 2025 season returns on Thursday February 20, 2025, with Indie folk rock trio Mountain Sound from Vancouver.
Enjoy an evening of storytelling with great music and a refreshingly vibrant and personal touch.
The trio includes Barb on vocals, bringing a soulful and evocative feeling to her singing, making every performance a shared experience. Glen is the main songwriter, weaving melodies with lyrics that resonate with all, tied in with great guitar and harmonica. Rounding up the trio is Arno on percussion with his rhythmic foundation, cool presence and steady hands to keep the sound steady and full and energized.
Starts at 7.30pm (doors open at 7.00pm)
$15 at the door

Family Day at the Tram
2025-02-14 10:00 - 2025-02-17 16:00 | Steveston Tram, 4011 Moncton Street, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E3A8, Canada
The Steveston Tram will be open all long weekend for Family Day 2025. Step aboard the historic Tram Car 1220, a 112-year-old interurban tram, dress up like a Tram conductor, and explore fun, hands-on exhibits.
Pick up a mini-Tram Car 1220 to colour and craft at home, and ask about our Jr. Conductor (frequent visitor) card to build up your visits and earn souvenir buttons.
Join us February 14 to 17, Friday to Monday, from 10 am and 4 pm for a weekend full of family fun! Admission is free.

Family Day Weekend
2025-02-14 10:00 - 2025-02-17 16:00 | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Celebrate Family Day weekend with a visit to Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site in Steveston Village. Step inside the beautifully preserved heritage buildings and discover Richmond’s multicultural boat building and fishing heritage. Explore the site through hands-on activities, crafts, and a fun scavenger hunt for kids!
Find us in the Seine Net Loft, Friday to Monday February 14 to 17, from 10am to 4pm.
Admission is free.

Lunar New Year at Britannia Shipyards NHS
2025-02-01 11:00 - 2025-02-02 16:00, 2025-01-25 11:00 - 2025-01-26 16:00 | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Celebrate the rich traditions of Lunar New Year in the Chinese Bunkhouse.
Learn about the Chinese zodiac, try calligraphy, make your own souvenir bookmark, or challenge yourself with some traditional riddles. This free event invites the community to explore and celebrate together.
Event Dates and Times:
Saturday & Sunday
January 25 and 26 and February 1 and 2 in the Chinese Bunkhouse
Admission is free.

Songs in the Snow
2024-12-14 15:30 - 18:30, 2024-12-07 15:30 - 18:30 | Steveston Museum and Post Office, 3811 Moncton Street, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E3A7, Canada
Presented by the Steveston Historical Society , this is an annual, family-friendly evening of entertainment. The venue will take place outdoors, in Steveston’s Town Square Park, so please dress accordingly. Admission is free. For full program details, visit the Songs in the Snow website.
For more Winter in the Village events in Steveston, please visit this website.

Jingle Bell High Tea
2024-12-07 11:00 - 2024-12-15 14:00 | London Farm, 6511 Dyke Road, Richmond, BC, V7E 3R3, Canada
Jingle Bell High Tea dates: December 7 & 8 and December 14 & 15
Seating times: 11am, 12:30pm and 2pm
Bookings are now closed for this event.
Please advise requested seating time(s) and number of people. The tearoom manager will reach out to you to confirm your reservation. *Reservations are not guaranteed until you receive confirmation.
$34.99 per person / $32.99 per Senior

Winter Tram
2024-12-01 10:00 - 2024-12-31 16:00 | Steveston Tram, 4011 Moncton Street, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E3A8, Canada
The Steveston Tram museum transforms into the Winter Tram for the month of December – climb aboard and explore the history of interurban travel in Richmond. Don’t miss the junior tram conductor dress-up station and strike a pose with the historic tram, all decked-out for the holidays! Open December 1 to 31 (closed Mondays and stat holidays) 10am to 4pm. Admission is free.
Winter Tram kicks off with a tree-lighting ceremony on December 1st at 4:45pm, hosted by Tourism Richmond. Come meet Santa, and enjoy some entertainment and light refreshments.
Join us for storytime on board historic Tram Car 1220, with readings by the Richmond Public Library of “The Polar Express” on December 7 (Sat) and 15 (Sun) – reading times at 2, 2:40 & 3:20pm. Free admission with limited seating; tickets for each storytime will be handed out 15 minutes before each seating, first-come, first-served.
Find transportation and holiday themed books to read in the cozy reading nook, available during open hours Tues-Sunday 12-4pm.
Enjoy a winter-themed scavenger hunt with holiday items throughout the Tram building, and follow clues to look for Hamm on the Tram in different hiding spots. Receive a special tram bookmark to keep track of how many times you’ve spotted our pig stuffy Hamm!
And don’t miss a special holiday LEGO display of Richmond heritage buildings by “Mr. LEGO” Peter Grant. On display in the Tram building window beginning December 1st.
Presented as part of Steveston’s Winter in the Village. For more details visit Winter in the Village.

Winter in the Village - Britannia Shipyards
2024-12-01 10:00 - 2024-12-31 16:00 | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Winter in the Village at Britannia Shipyards
Celebrate the season at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site during Winter in the Village in Steveston. Starting December 1, the heritage buildings will be beautifully decorated with festive illuminations and holiday charm.

Origami Crafting at the Murakami House
Get creative this holiday season with a visit to the Murakami House to make your own festive holiday crafts. Every Saturday from December 2 to December 23, drop by and choose between crafting an adorable origami Santa or a classic paper chain garland to decorate your home for the holidays.
When: Saturdays, December 7, 14, 21 from 11am to 4pm
Where: Murakami House at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
Cost: Free
Bring your friends and family, and embrace the holiday spirit in this historic setting.
Winter in the Village in Steveston Village
While in the neighbourhood, visit the beautifully illuminated Steveston Tram, and explore their Winter Tram programming for children of all ages. Store windows will also be decorated for the holidays in a friendly competition presented by Tourism Richmond. And don’t miss Steveston’s Festival of Trees at Parks Canada’s Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, and check out our Steveston Heritage Sites’ tree.

Steveston Folk Guild - Ask the Wind
2024-11-21 19:30 - 20:30 | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Chinese Bunkhouse 7.30pm (doors open at 7.00 pm) $15 at the door
“Ask The Wind” is a dynamic folk trio with Maya on fiddle, Daniel on guitar and vocals, and Atlin on piano and vocals. They are rooted in folk, country, Celtic and jazz, drawing inspiration from larger-than- life stories and lived in experiences. The trio represets an incredible blend of influences, with Maya’s Celtic fiddle background in Vancouver, Daniel’s guitar playing with its Prairie origins, combined with Atlin’s classical training. This translates into music evoking nostalgia, excitement, heartbreak and joy; a musical road trip.

Pro-D Workshop for Teachers
2024-10-25 09:30 - 14:45 | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Discover what Richmond has to offer for school programs in an enriching workshop held at the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site. Hosted by Richmond Museums and Heritage Sites. Try your hand at the popular “Britannia Boatbuilders” program, and other sample activities available for school groups in 2024-2025.
Register online for Course #00353135 by October 20, 2024 – max 20 teachers
Or by phone: 604-273-4300
For more info about the workshop, contact us by email or by phone: 604-247-8334.

Steveston Folk Guild - Jana Seale
2024-10-17 19:30 - 20:30 | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Chinese Bunkhouse 7.30pm (doors open at 7.00 pm)
$12 at the door
Captivating audiences from around the world with her unique, gentle style, West Coast acoustic guitarist/vocalist Jana Seale’s musical career began as a featured guest artist full time on luxury cruise lines for many years.
Now performing at home throughout Southwestern BC, her music is inspired by open-tuning troubadour Nanci Griffith, and Eva Cassidy’s simply elegant guitar arrangements. Jana performs with warm, understated finger-style guitar, accompanied by her captivating, multifaceted voice.
A full time working musician for more than 18 years, Jana’s warm, dynamic delivery returns to the roots of the solo performer, reminiscent of Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez & the coffeehouses of times gone by.

London Farm Country Fest
2024-10-05 13:00 - 16:00 | London Farm, 6511 Dyke Road, Richmond, BC, V7E 3R3, Canada
An afternoon of fall harvest fun at historic London Farm.
Enjoy scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, an informative chat about bees, photo booths, outdoor games, and a marketplace to purchase baked goods and produce.
Look for (schedule and program may vary):

Photo Booth
Sack Race
Scavenger Hunt
Guess the Pumpkin Weight Game
Art at the Farm
What’s the Buzz – honey bee talk at 1:30 and 2:30
Farmhouse Market
Farm Fruit Sale
Bake Sale
Plants for Sale…

Presented by the London Heritage Farm Society.
Admission is free!

BC Culture Days Event at Steveston Tram
2024-10-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Steveston Tram, 4011 Moncton Street, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E3A8, Canada
Save the date! Visit the Steveston Tram on Saturday October 5th during BC Culture Days to make your own “Buzzer” transit newsletter and enjoy other activities around the historic Tram Car 1220. From 12 to 4pm, the Transit Museum will also make a visit next to the Steveston Tram, where you can board their 60-year old GM Bus 4612 nicknamed “The Fishbowl” for its rounded shape.

Steveston Folk Guild - Charles Johnson
2024-09-19 19:30 - 20:30 | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Chinese Bunkhouse 7.30pm (doors open at 7.00 pm)
$12 at the door
Originally from the USA, Charles Johnson has performed under the stage moniker of CJE, or The Charles Johnson Experience, with three decades of experience of performing worldwide.
With a background ranging from rock, country, bluegrass, R & B’s, and jazz, Charles can handle anything, including his role as the vocalist/guitarist for the bands “TK-421” and “Bananas at Large”, both based in Virginia; Charles also tours with jazz artist Najee.
