What’s on the docks for Westcoast Work Boat Weekend Learn more about the Westcoast Work Boats visiting Steveston on July 12 and 13, 2025 June 24, 2026 Britannia Shipyards NHS Wooden Boats
Salmon Festival at Britannia Shipyards Drop by the historic site on July 1st for some historic fun! June 22, 2026 Britannia Shipyards NHS Salmon Festival Wooden Boats
MV Pacific Yellowfin visits Britannia Shipyards The historic MV Pacific Yellowfin visits Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site in Steveston this weekend, June 21-23, 2026. June 18, 2026 Britannia Shipyards NHS Wooden Boats
Finishing the Hull The final planks of the hull are installed and bulwark complete. April 17, 2026 Britannia Shipyards NHS Crystal S Restoration Project Wooden Boats
Shaping the Bulwarks Crystal S restoration project is taking shape as the shipwrights finish up the undercarriage and keel section, moving up to the bulwarks. February 13, 2026 Boat Builders Britannia Shipyards NHS Crystal S Restoration Project Japanese Canadian Wooden Boats
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
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
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
