Originally constructed as a salmon cannery in 1889, the Britannia Shipyard building reopened in 1918 to repair fishing boats for ABC Packing Company.
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
Exhibit
Chinese Bunkhouse
Built in 1915 to house Chinese cannery workers at Knight Inlet in Northern BC, this building was transferred to Britannia Shipyards by water.
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
Exhibit
Historic Stilt Houses
Britannia was once a self-contained community that provided not just jobs, but also places for workers to live during the fishing season.
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
Exhibit
Richmond Boat Builders
Learn about the skills and techniques of wooden boat builders in Steveston, including the stories of the Kishi family of Richmond.
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
Exhibit
Murakami House
Visit the restored home of a Japanese Canadian family who lived here in 1929 to 1942, before being forcibly uprooted during the Internment.
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
Exhibit
Seine Net Loft
Built in the 1950s over water, the large Seine Net Loft building is now home to exhibits about the innovation in the fishing industries.
Steveston Museum
Exhibit
The Suitcase Project: Steveston Stories
January 18 to September 1, 2024
Steveston Museum
Exhibit
Japanese Fishermen’s Benevolent Society Building
This museum was once the home of the administrative offices of Steveston’s Japanese Language School and hospital. The historic building is now home to exhibits about the Japanese Canadian community…
Steveston Tram
Exhibit
Steveston Tram Car 1220
One of the original trams that ran on Richmond Interurban rail system, connecting Steveston to Marpole in Vancouver.
Steveston Tram
Exhibit
Shaping a Community
Tram Car 1220 changed the lives of Steveston residents. Explore the timeline wall to see and touch elements of the past. Follow how travel changed, how electricity arrived, and how…
Steveston Tram
Exhibit
Public Art Map
Look at the ground before the front entrance of the Steveston Tram, and find a large scale map detailing the original stops of the Lulu Island branch of the BC…
London Farm
Exhibit
Heritage Gardens
All Ages
Explore the heritage gardens at London Farm during park hours from dawn to dusk. The gardens feature annuals, perennials, fruit trees, herbs, flowering bushes and more. Learn more about the…
London Farm
Exhibit
London Farmyard
All Ages
Discover Richmond’s agricultural history by exploring the outdoor exhibits at London Farm, including displays of farm machinery, chicken coop and apiary. The four-acre heritage park site is open from dawn…
London Farm
Exhibit
Spragg Barn
London Farm’s newest exhibition “Resourcefulness and Resiliency” inside Spragg Barn features tools and equipment that were once used for a variety of farm chores. Enjoy the interactive displays and try…
London Farm
Exhibit
London Farm Farmhouse
Explore the Edwardian farmhouse that has been fully restored and furnished to illustrate rural life in Richmond between 1890 and 1920. London Farm is one of the earliest farm sites…
