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Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site

This scenic national historic site shares the stories of the oldest shipyard community in British Columbia, where once a diverse waterfront community stood, built on pilings and connected by boardwalks overlooking the Fraser River. Explore the heritage buildings, exhibits and activities to experience the life and work of Steveston’s fishing, canning and boatbuilding communities  from over a century ago. 

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Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
History of the Starliner

The Starliner is a wooden gillnet fishing vessel built in 1963 by the Lubzinski brothers, and was retired in 1991.

Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
World Rivers Day with Ocean Wise

Join our guests from Ocean Wise on World Rivers Day September 22

Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
BC Culture Days – Britannia Shipyards NHS

Celebrate BC Culture Days at the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site.