Steveston Heritage Sites

The Suitcase Project - Exhibit
2024-01-18 09:30 - 2024-09-01 17:00 UTC | Steveston Museum and Post Office, 3811 Moncton Street, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E3A7, Canada
What would you pack if you were given a moment’s notice before being forcibly uprooted from your home? The Suitcase Project is traveling exhibit created by Kayla Isomura in collaboration with the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre.
View photos of items chosen by yonsei (fourth generation) and gosei (fifth generation) Japanese Canadian and American descendants of families who were uprooted form their homes during their internment in the Second World War. Stories and artefacts from local families bring the Steveston connection to closer to home.

Jingle Bell Afternoon Tea
2023-12-17 11:00 - 15:30 UTC | London Farm, 6511 Dyke Road, Richmond, BC, V7E 3R3, Canada
Seating times for Jingle Bell Afternoon Tea are: 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm
Request a reservation by phone 604-271-5220 or by email londonhf@telus.net.
Please advise requested seating time(s) and number of people. Reservations are not guaranteed until you receive confirmation.
Menu:
London Lady Tea & 3 Baked Goodies
Jingle Bell Scone, Butter, Jam & Whipped Cream
$26.99 per person / $24.99 per Senior
Other Jingle Bell teas at London Farm:
Dec. 10 Jingle Bell High Tea
Dec. 16 Jingle Bell Afternoon Tea

Jingle Bell Afternoon Tea
2023-12-16 11:00 - 15:30 UTC | London Farm, 6511 Dyke Road, Richmond, BC, V7E 3R3, Canada
Seating times for Jingle Bell Afternoon Tea are: 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm
Request a reservation by phone 604-271-5220 or by email londonhf@telus.net.
Please advise requested seating time(s) and number of people. Reservations are not guaranteed until you receive confirmation.
Menu:
London Lady Tea & 3 Baked Goodies
Jingle Bell Scone, Butter, Jam & Whipped Cream
$26.99 per person / $24.99 per Senior
Other Jingle Bell teas at London Farm:
Dec. 10 Jingle Bell High Tea
Dec. 17 Jingle Bell Afternoon Tea

Steveston Folk Guild - Sangre Morena
2023-12-14 19:30 - 20:30 UTC | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Enjoy an evening of live music with local Latin American duo Sangre Morena, with Elsa on vocals and José on Flamenco guitar, bringing to life the most beloved Spanish language songs from Mexico, Latin America and Spain, along with some holiday favourites for the festive season. Don’t miss the 2023 finale of the Steveston Folk Guild concert series at Britannia Shipyards.
Tickets $12 at the door – seating is limited.

Jingle Bell High Tea
2023-12-10 11:00 - 15:30 UTC | London Farm, 6511 Dyke Road, Richmond, BC, V7E 3R3, Canada
Seating times for Jingle Bell High Tea are: 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm
Request a reservation by phone 604-271-5220 or by email londonhf@telus.net.
Please advise requested seating time(s) and number of people. Reservations are not guaranteed until you receive confirmation.
Menu:
London Lady Tea
Jingle Bell Scone
Butter, Jam & Whipped Cream
3 Baked Goodies
Egg, Cucumber and Salmon Sandwiches
$36.99 per person / $34.99 per Senior
Other Jingle Bell teas at London Farm:
Dec. 16 Jingle Bell Afternoon Tea
Dec. 17 Jingle Bell Afternoon Tea

Winter Tram
2023-12-01 12:00 - 2023-12-31 16:00 UTC | Steveston Tram, 4011 Moncton Street, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E3A8, Canada
The Steveston Tram has once again transformed into the Winter Tram for the festive season – 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) 12 to 4pm. Admission is free.
Join us for storytime hosted by the Richmond Public Library for “The Polar Express” on December 2 (Sat) and 10 (Sun) – reading times at 2, 2:40 & 3:20pm. Free admission with limited seating, first-come first-served, and suitable for ages 4-9.
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, including a prize of a tram tree ornament for children to take home and decorate.
And don’t miss a special LEGO recreation of Richmond heritage buildings by 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.

Steveston Folk Guild - Soda Crackers
2023-11-16 19:30 - 20:30 UTC | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Live folk music inside the historic Chinese Bunkhouse. With musical trio Soda Crackers, featuring a folksy mix of rootsy rhythms, traditional country, bluegrass, jazz and western swing!
Tickets $12 at the door – seating is limited.

Pro D Workshop for Teachers
2023-10-20 09:30 - 14:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Discover new ways of teaching through unique and enriching learning experiences offered by Richmond’s museums and heritage sites at the brand new History Lab inside the Cultural Centre Annex.
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Cost: $45 per person. Includes morning refreshments, lunch, and a chance to win a free field trip!

Tour the Richmond Museum’s latest exhibition, Richmond Kids, and sample activities from the exhibition field trip.
Explore and sample field trips and education kits offered by Richmond Museum and Britannia Shipyards, and get the chance to build the exclusive wooden boat that your students would make during the Britannia Boatbuilders workshop!
Get to know the Richmond Archives and how they can support teaching and learning with historical photographs and documents.

More details here.

Culture Days - Harvest Celebrations
2023-10-14 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-07 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Celebrate the culture and heritage of the Fall harvest season on the following select Saturdays during Culture Days, inside the Chinese Bunkhouse at Britannia Shipyards NHS:
Date: Saturday, October 7th & 14th
Time: 3-5pm
FREE (no registration required)
Story-sharing and discussions
Presented in partnership with UBC INSTRCC and Urban Bounty.

Culture Days - Restorations Secrets Saturday
2023-10-07 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Steveston Tram, 4011 Moncton Street, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E3A8, Canada
Join us in uncovering the secrets behind the restoration of Tram Car 1220 at Steveston Tram on Saturday, October 7 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
As part of Culture Days 2023, we welcome a special visit from a 1957 vintage bus courtesy of the Transit Museum Society, showcasing the transit history of BC, including Interurban trams like Tram Car 1220.
Inside the Tram building, try fun activities for all ages –

Find out why tea was used to clean old rusty parts and try your hand doing the same.
Discover the unusual materials that went into making the tram’s roof waterproof (hint: it involves horse hair!).
Take the Tram colour-matching challenge – is your eye for colour able to find the correct answer?
A scavenger hunt will move your visit to another level.
Learn about the special font that graphic designers created for the destination roll – the part of the Tram that tells you where it is going. You can create your own personalized destination roll to take home.

Richmond Maritime Festival
2023-08-26 11:00 - 2023-08-27 18:00 UTC | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
The annual Richmond Maritime Festival celebrates life past and present on the Steveston waterfront. Landlubbers and nautical buffs alike will find this family-friendly event awash with fun. Enjoy maritime-themed music, performances, activities, and exhibits for a magical weekend at the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site.

Family Farm Day
2023-08-13 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | London Farm, 6511 Dyke Road, Richmond, BC, V7E 3R3, Canada
Join us on Sunday, August 13, for Family Farm Day at London Farm. Don’t miss out on a day of new discoveries, laughter, and adventure! Get ready for a fun-filled day with memorable experiences for the whole family.
At Family Farm Day 2023, you will find:
🐎 Pony rides led by Brendview Equestrian Centre
🐇 Rabbits Meet n’ Treat hosted by Rabbitats
🦉 Raptor display by OWL (Orphaned Wildlife)
🧱 LEGO building with the Vancouver Lego Club
🛠️ Kids woodshop building projects from The Home Depot
📸 Get your portrait taken by the Richmond Photo Club
🎶 Live music by Murphy and the Cats
🤹 Kids entertainment by Peter GG
🎈 Balloon twisting
🎨 Arts and crafts
🏁 Games
🌭 Food concession and more!
🅿️ Parking and Shuttle Bus 🚌
– There are limited parking spaces along Dyke Road near London Farm. Limited wheelchair parking spaces will also be available here.
– FREE shuttle bus (wheelchair accessible) operating between Homma Elementary School (5100 Brunswick Dr, Richmond) and London Farm every 20 minutes, starting at 9AM.
– The Richmond Discovery Shuttle (also free) has a stop at Britannia Shipyards, just down the street from our own shuttle bus at Homma Elementary.
Buy your tickets online here.
Tickets will also be available at the door, CASH ONLY.
Adult: $6
Senior: $5
Youth (ages 11-17): $5
Child (ages 6-10): $4
Child (ages 0-5): FREE
Family (up to 6 members): $15

Grand Prix of Art
2023-07-22 10:00 - 2023-07-23 17:00 UTC | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Watch over one-hundred plein air artists stationed throughout Steveston from London Farm to Garry Point Park, in a time-limited creative competition to capture the scenic beauty of the historic fishing village. Visitors may see and purchase their creations on display in the Seine Net Loft on the second day of the event. For more information on how to participate in this annual event, visit the Grand Prix of Art website.

London Farm Afternoon Tea
2023-07-15 11:00 - 2023-07-16 15:30 UTC | London Farm, 6511 Dyke Road, Richmond, BC, V7E 3R3, Canada
Join us for afternoon tea at the historic London Farmhouse on July 15 & 16.
Seating times are 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm.
Tickets are $26.99 per person ($24.99 per Senior).
To reserve, please send preferred date and time, with number of people by email or by phone: 604-271-5220. Reservations are not guaranteed until a confirmation is sent.

Steveston Vintage Fair
2023-07-09 10:00 - 2023-09-03 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Steveston Museum and Post Office, 3811 Moncton Street, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E3A7, Canada
Coming soon 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 July 9 & 23, August 6 & 20 and September 3

Steveston Alive! Walking Tour Vignettes
2023-07-08 13:00 - 2023-08-19 15:00 UTC | Steveston Museum and Post Office, 3811 Moncton Street, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E3A7, Canada
Guided one-hour tours of the historic Steveston Village are offered this summer by the Steveston Historical Society:

Dates: Saturdays July 8, 15, 22 & 29 and Aug 12 & 19 Time: 1:00pm & 3:00pm

Tickets are $8 (+handling fee) per person (children under 5 years old are free)

Available to purchase in person at the Steveston Museum & Post Office or online here.

Steveston Salmon Festival
2023-07-01 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton Street, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E 3A8
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.
10am Parade starts
11am to 5pm Festival grounds open

Vintage Car Club
2023-06-25 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | London Farm, 6511 Dyke Road, Richmond, BC, V7E 3R3, Canada
The Vancouver chapter of the Vintage Car Club of Canada returns to London Farm with a display of vintage cars and trucks in the heritage park.
June 25 (Sunday), 2023 from 1pm to 4pm
Admission is free.

Father's Day Afternoon Tea
2023-06-17 11:00 - 2023-06-18 15:30 UTC | British Columbia
Enjoy an afternoon tea inside the historic London Farm teahouse on Father’s Day weekend, June 17 & 18. Seating times: 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm & 3:30pm. Reservation requests accepted (but not guaranteed until confirmed) at londonhf@telus.net.
$26.99 per person or $24.00 per senior.
Menu:
Strawberry or plain scone
Three baked goodies, whipped cream, butter & jam
London Lady tea

Doors Open at Britannia Shipyards
2023-06-03 11:00 - 2023-06-04 15:00 UTC | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
See the historic MV Burnaby tugboat, now beautifully restored and on display inside the shipyard building. Learn about the boat cradle restoration project during Doors Open, this weekend on June 3rd and 4th from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Have a rare chance to go behind-the-scenes and talk with the team that helped make this project happen. Come have a closer look at archival images and original pieces of this shipyard.
Children will also have an opportunity to explore the shipyard with a scavenger hunt designed for 6-12 year olds. Just ask a friendly heritage interpreter to participate.

Doors Open at Steveston Tram
2023-06-03 10:00 - 2023-06-04 16:00 UTC | Steveston Tram, 4011 Moncton Street, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E3A8, Canada
Discover what went into the three-year restoration project of Tram Car 1220, through stories and displays about the hard work of the volunteers, conservators, curators and other professionals who dedicated hundreds of hours to the project.
Now, visitors can explore one of the last surviving trams in BC, and see what it may have looked like over 100 years ago. Don’t miss the chance to have a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the artefact restoration process.
Drop-in during Doors Open Richmond, on Saturday, June 3rd from 10am to 4pm, or Sunday, June 4th from 11am to 4pm to participate in activities for all ages and to learn about the restoration process. Admission is free.

Mother's Day Tea
2023-05-14 11:00 - 15:30 UTC | London Farm, 6511 Dyke Road, Richmond, BC, V7E 3R3, Canada
**Update – the Mother’s Day teas are now sold out. Please follow us for more information about future tea dates and time. Thank you for the support!**
An annual favourite returns to London Farm in Steveston. Join us a Mother’s Day Tea inside the historic farmhouse.
Seatings at: 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm.
Reservations by email. Please state number of persons and preferred seating time. Confirmations will be sent by email.
Cost: $28.00 per person (Seniors $26.99)

Annual Plant Sale
2023-05-13 10:00 - 2023-05-14 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | London Farm, 6511 Dyke Road, Richmond, BC, V7E 3R3, Canada
London Farm’s Annual Plant Sale features a selection of annuals, perennials and succulents in a variety of planters and containers. The historic London farmhouse will also be open this weekend, including the gift shop. Support the London Farm Society with your purchases. Admission is free.

Steveston Folk Guild - Ranj Singh
2023-03-16 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Enjoy an evening of live acoustic music by local folk artist Ranj Singh, presented by the Steveston Folk Guild.
Location: Murakami Boatworks
Start time 7.30pm, doors open at 7pm. Tickets $12 at the door. Come early – seating is limited!

Steveston Tram - Spring Break Scavenger Hunt
2023-03-11 12:00 - 2023-03-26 16:00 UTC | Steveston Tram, 4011 Moncton Street, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E3A8, Canada
This Spring Break discover what’s new at the Steveston Tram museum. Find the Tram Conductor and ask for a Scavenger Hunt activity sheet to help you explore the exhibits and interactive displays about Richmond’s rich transportation history. Discover fun facts about the trams that ran between Steveston and Vancouver for over 50 years.
Look for the Tram’s newly opened hands-on exhibits for all ages and experience the beauty of the restored Tram Car 1220. It’s the perfect place for a family selfie.
Kids can choose between an “easy” and “difficult” scavenger hunt, and will receive a small prize when the hunt is complete.
Ages: 4-12
Hours: Tuesdays to Sundays 12 to 4pm
Admission: Free

Spring Break at the Shipyards
2023-03-11 12:00 - 2023-03-26 16:00 UTC | Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E6P3, Canada
Explore the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site this Spring Break and try your hand at four engaging and unique interactive stations that excite your senses and welcome you into the world of maritime innovation. From decoding Morse code to learning about recycling fishing nets, and more — explore the fascinating world of maritime history through a fun, family-friendly hands-on experience.
Admission: Free
Ages: 8 – 12
Hours: Tuesdays to Sundays 12 to 4pm
Location: Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site in the Seine Net Loft

New Exhibit Opening on Family Day Weekend
2023-02-17 12:00 - 2023-02-20 16:00 UTC | Steveston Tram, 4011 Moncton Street, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E3A8, Canada
Visit the Steveston Tram on Family Day weekend (February 17th to 20th) for the official launch of a new family-friendly exhibit. Open 12-4pm. Admission is free.
Explore the interactive displays, including a light up map that traces the routes of the historic Interurban tram. See the new LEGO model of Tram Car 1220 and the Steveston Tram Barn, by local LEGO creator Peter Grant.
Kids will enjoy activities including a Tram Conductor dress-up corner, LEGO building corner and transportation-themed craft and reading area.
Look for the return of the Junior Conductor program, where kids receive a punch card to record their visits and earn prizes.
Lots to explore and learn for tram lovers of all ages!
Also premiering as part of the exhibit, is the new Richmond Stories short video about the history of the Tram in Steveston. Viewers can get a glimpse into the lives of the many diverse people who rode Tram Car 1220 for work and pleasure, including the charming, real-life love story between a Tram worker and a regular Steveston rider. The video will also be available for viewing online on the City of Richmond’s YouTube Channel.

Songs in the Snow
2022-12-17 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-12-10 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | 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.
