Steveston Heritage Sites

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, 2022-12-03 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.

Winter Tram
2022-12-01 12:00 - 2022-12-24 16:00 UTC | Steveston Tram, 4011 Moncton Street, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E3A8, Canada
The Steveston Tram has been transformed for winter – climb aboard and explore the new interactive exhibits on 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 24 (closed Mondays) 12 to 4pm. Admission is free.
Join us for storytime hosted by the Richmond Public Library for “The Polar Express” on December 3 (Sat) and 11 (Sun). Drop in anytime between 1pm to 3pm. Free admission with limited seating, first-come first-served, and suitable for ages 4-9.
Don’t miss the free sleigh bell craft inspired by “The Polar Express” story, or find books to read in the cozy reading nook, available during open hours Tues-Sunday 12-4pm.
And look for a special LEGO recreation of the Steveston Heritage Sites by Peter Grant. On display in the Tram building window beginning December 3rd.
Presented as part of Steveston’s Winter in the Village. For more details visit Winter in the Village.

Winter in the Village
2022-12-01 - 2022-12-31 | British Columbia
The historic fishing village of Steveston lights up with holiday happenings, including programs at these Steveston Heritage Sites:
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site – holiday decorations, activities and performance by musica intima vocal ensemble on December 11th.
Steveston Tram – holiday decorations at the “Winter Tram”. Richmond Public Library story time and reading area; sleigh bell craft (while supplies last); and LEGO heritage display.
Steveston Museum and Post Office – letters to Santa (until December 9th); Songs in the Snow (Dec 3, 10, 17 at 4pm).
Visit Tourism Richmond’s Winter in the Village website for more information.

Steveston Village Trick or Treat
2022-10-31 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Steveston Tram, 4011 Moncton Street, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E3A8, Canada
Visit the Steveston Village merchants and attractions on October 31, 2022 from 3pm to 5pm for trick-or-treating. For more details visit the Steveston Merchants Association website. For more family-friendly Halloween events happening in Richmond, check the City’s website.

Family Farm Day at London Farm
2022-08-07 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | London Farm, 6511 Dyke Road, Richmond, BC, V7E 3R3, Canada
Have fun on the farm while learning about Richmond’s– specifically Steveston’s– heritage. Come join us for a day full of exciting displays and activities including rabbits from Rabbitats, LEGO building, seeing birds of prey from OWL, watch lace-making and weaving, and so much more! Musical performances throughout the day, including nostalgic toe-tapping favourites.
Family (up to 6 members): $10
Adult: $6
Senior: $5
Youth (ages 11-17): $5
Child (ages 6-10): $4
Child (ages 0-5): FREE
