EPIC Tourism Award The Heritage Boat Restoration program received the "Excellence Award for Innovation" at Tourism Richmond's EPIC Awards in 2025. February 10, 2026 Britannia Shipyards NHS Crystal S Restoration Project
Family Day Weekend in Steveston Enjoy a fun-filled Family Day weekend in Steveston, with lots of things to see and do at our local heritage sites. February 6, 2026 Britannia Shipyards NHS Family Fun Steveston Tram Steveston Village
Heritage BC Awards 2026 The Heritage Boat Restoration Program at Britannia Shipyard NHS has been nominated for a Heritage BC Award! January 15, 2026 Britannia Shipyards NHS Crystal S Restoration Project Wooden Boats
Join Our Volunteer Team Volunteer opportunities available at the Britannia Shipyards NHS and Steveston Tram. January 14, 2026 Britannia Shipyards NHS Steveston Tram Steveston Village Volunteer
Bottom planks, sheer line, and new net roller Latest updates on the Crystal S restoration project in the Richmond Boat Builders workshop. December 20, 2025 Crystal S Restoration Project
Crystal S Project – Picket Stern Structure An update on the Crystal S restoration project, with the completion of the picket stern structure, using wood steam bending techniques. November 8, 2025 Boat Builders Britannia Shipyards NHS Crystal S Restoration Project Japanese Canadian Wooden Boats
Crystal S Project – Steam Bent Wood The next step in the restoration process involves the use of steam-bent wood to form the stern of the Crystal S. October 7, 2025 Boat Builders Britannia Shipyards NHS Crystal S Restoration Project Japanese Canadian Wooden Boats
Steam Bending Heritage restoration work continues on the Crystal S, a Japanese Canadian fishing boat built in the 1960s by Mamoru Sakamoto. September 29, 2025 Boat Builders Britannia Shipyards NHS Crystal S Restoration Project Japanese Canadian Wooden Boats
Crystal S Project – Fish Holds What kind of catch were in these fish holds? Find out more about where and how the fish were caught by the Crystal S. September 24, 2025 Britannia Shipyards NHS Crystal S Restoration Project Wooden Boats
Mooncakes: The Centrepiece of the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival Savoury and sweet treats made with traditional molds are the centrepiece of the annual Mid-Autumn Festival in Asia. September 22, 2025 Culture Days
