Steveston in Richmond
Overview
Historic Steveston Village, now a section of the City of Richmond, British Columbia, is a former Canadian salmon canning centre at the mouth of the Fraser River on Lulu Island. Since 1945 it has hosted an annual Steveston Salmon Festival on Canada Day, 1 July.
The Early Days
Manoah Steves arrived with his family in 1878 from Moncton, New Brunswick by way of Chatham, Ontario as the first to settle in the area. The town site, which became Steveston in 1889, had numerous canneries by the 1890s. In 1880, Manoah’s son William Herbert Steves had bought land to develop a town that he hoped would grow into a seaport to rival Vancouver. The British Army Engineers helped him lay out the lots and squares. By 1890, Steveston had a steamboat wharf, an opera house, hotels, retail stores, a newspaper, and a hospital. Each summer throngs of seasonal fishermen and cannery workers joined the growing population of year-round villagers. Fishing supported boatbuilding, and sailing ships from around many parts docked at the harbour to load cargoes of canned salmon.
By 1912, however, with automated fish processing demand for labor decreased, and the town’s population declined quickly. Canning as a part of the local economy finally faded out in the 1990s. The Gulf of Georgia Cannery, built in 1894 and at one time the largest in British Columbia, reopened in 1994 as a National Historic Site of Canada. The present post office, museum, and tourist information centre was once a branch of the Royal Bank of Canada. The Steveston Historical Society has operated the museum since 1979 in the 1905 building that had been first the bank and then a doctor’s office.
Post-war Steveston developed along with Richmond into a residential suburb of Vancouver as farmland converted to housing. Since the 1970s the community, still a fishing port, has developed its heritage character and its waterfront to attract tourism and related service businesses.
Film Productions
Picturesque Steveston is a frequent location for feature films and television programs. It was a stand-in for Marblehead, Massachusetts in the 2010 film adaptation of The Death and Life of Charlie St Cloud and the scene of fictional Steveston, Maine in the TV movie A Cooler Climate. It has been a location for the X-Files series as Steveston, Massachusetts and in a Stargate SG-1 episode as Steveston, Oregon. Steveston storefronts and business façades along Moncton Street near the cannery form the cinematic set for the television series Once Upon A Time. The 2014 remake of Godzilla filmed some scenes in Steveston on the same street locations as those for Once Upon a Time.
Information Links:
http://www.steveston.bc.ca/newsletter020605.html
stevestonivillage.com
http://www.richmond.ca/parksrec/centres/stevestoncentre/steveston.htm http://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/steveston566.pdf
Tourism
Today Steveston still maintains the character of a quaint, historic fishing village. Over 350 businesses and services accommodate a growing population. Steveston in 2002 was the site of a rendezvous of hundreds of restored tall sailing ships that attracted 400,000 to the dramatic spectacle along the coastline.
The canneries are gone, but Steveston is nevertheless home port to a large fishing fleet of over 600 vessels. Steveston remains a fishing village with tourism expanding quickly as an economic driver. The village retains a pleasantly tranquil atmosphere even with thousands of visitors on the streets on sunny summer days. Two National Historic Sites of Canada, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery and Britannia Heritage Shipyard Park, are colorful reminders of its maritime past.
New Steveston Live MLS Listings
Steveston in Richmond
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10180 NO. 1 Road in Richmond: Steveston North Land for sale : MLS®# R2502852
10180 NO. 1 Road Richmond V7E 1S2 
$17,500,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2502852
PRIME TOWNHOUSE STEVESTON PROJECT LOCATION! 3rd Reading already approved. Currently applying DP. 35 townhouse units (29 market, 6 rental), plus 2 single family lots. Total buildable 47,258 sf (includes 35 townhomes and 2 single family lots). 2 single family lot sizes: 4779sf, 3875sf. Total project lot size: 1.92 acres. Only 3 minute drive from renowned Steveston Village and Fisherman's Wharf. Blocks from newly-constructed Minato Village plaza. Call for info package. SELLER'S RIGHTS RESERVED More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty
- Aedis Realty
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10320 SEVILLE Place in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2532786
10320 SEVILLE Place Richmond V7E 3T9
$4,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2532786
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,594 sq. ft.
One of a kind modern luxury home located in a quiet Cul-de-sac within the Steveston area. Sitting on a large 11,148 sq ft lot with a living area of 4,594 square feet, this top tier detailed mansion provides maximum comfortability with 5 en-suited bedrooms (2 Master bedrooms). Living area with 16 feet high ceiling, High-end Miele appliances, Schonbek chandeliers, modern cabinets, temperature controlled wine cellar, outdoor BBQ, water fountain, A/C and heating. Walking distance to large green space and Manoah Steves Elementary with a Montessori Program, minutes drive away from Steveston Fisherman's Wharf, shopping center, community center. Video: https://youtu.be/9iwYEnkSl0A? More detailsListed by Regent Park Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
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11811 DUNFORD Road in Richmond: Steveston South House for sale : MLS®# R2516156
11811 DUNFORD Road Richmond V7E 3M6
$3,300,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2516156
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,112 sq. ft.
BUILDER AND INVESTOR ALERT! SUBDIVIDED INTO 3 LOTS. BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME HERE. BUY LAND TODAY, SAVE ON TAX. ASK FOR MORE DETAILS. More detailsListed by YVR International Realty and Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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3280 SPRINGTHORNE Crescent in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2526221
3280 SPRINGTHORNE Crescent Richmond V7E 1Z7
$2,988,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2526221
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,150 sq. ft.
Welcome to 3280 Sprinthorne Crescent in one of West Richmond's best neighborhoods - Steveston North. This 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths luxury home with a welcoming high ceiling in grand foyer and throughout main floor. Features include Air-conditioning, HRV, radiant floor heat, premium hardwood flooring, custom designed kitchen and lighting. There is One Legal Suite on the main floor can be mortgage helper. Close to Steveston Village, short walk to Garry Point Park, and few minutes drive to Steveston Fisherman's Wharf, restaurants and all levels of schools. Remaining of 2-5-10- New home Warranty. Call today for your private showing More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast - Aedis Realty
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10311 SEVILLE Place in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2504542
10311 SEVILLE Place Richmond V7E 3T8
$2,870,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2504542
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,473 sq. ft.
Attention ! West Richmond! Builder's home! South Facing brand new custom-built modern luxury home located in the most desirable neighborhood -"Springs" of Steveston area. With an almost 3,500 sf new house on over 7,700 sf lot. 5 beds 4.5 bath & 3 car garage, with a separate entrance one bed legal suite. Offers engineered hardwood & European tile flooring throughout, wok kitchen, secondary suit and much more amazing details. Special landscaped yard & fence and private space, entertaining size patio with outdoor BBQ . Just steps from Manoah Steves Park and School, Hugh Boyd Secondary, close to popular West Dyke Walk, Steveston Village and Seafair shopping Center. Act fast, won't last! More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
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5611 STEVESTON Highway in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2417908
5611 STEVESTON Highway Richmond V7E 2K7
$2,866,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2417908
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,300 sq. ft.
67,123 SF LAND ASSEMBLY with 495' FRONTAGE. Designated for townhomes under OCP. Prime Steveston North location between No. 2 Road and Lassam Road. Adjacent property to the east just started development for townhomes. Please drive by, DO NOT disturb the owners. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast - Aedis Realty
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3328 WILLIAMS Road in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale in "Seafair" : MLS®# R2541607
3328 WILLIAMS Road Richmond V7E 1J1
$2,780,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2541607
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,394 sq. ft.
Great Location, South facing, Stunning almost new custom built home in well known beautiful Seafair Area. 5 bedrooms & 6 washrooms, Spectacular vaulted ceiling in Foyer, Living, Dining & Family Rooms with Crystal Chandeliers. Superior workmanship with Imported tiles on Main floor. Spacious Gourmet Kitchen & wok Kitchen with High-end appliances, that opens out to a covered Patio with BBQ connection. 1 bedroom +living room + Kitchen + laundry legal suite with separate entry. A/C, HRV, Radiant Heat, 4 Camera Security System, 3 Car Garage, Central Vac, Electric Gate & 2-5-10 New Home Warranty. School catchments: Boyd Secondary(IB Program) & Steves Elementary. Walking distance to schools, shopping, community center. Easy to show!!! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
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10351 CORNERBROOK Crescent in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale in "STEVESTON NORTH" : MLS®# R2530209
10351 CORNERBROOK Crescent Richmond V7E 4H5
$2,700,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2530209
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,417 sq. ft.
Proud of Ownership in this Top Quality Custom Built Mansion in the best neighborhood, Steveston in Richmond. Luxury Living is what you are looking for in this Elegant Home. Gorgeuous Full Granite Stone exterior, 4 Spacious Bedrooms w/ Ensuite on 2nd Floor, Theatre Room, top of the line appliances in the Chef's Kitchen & Spice Kitchen in this best layout family home. Sunny Backyard: perfect for entertaining your guests & your private oasis. A/C, HRV, Radiant Heating included. Bonus: 1 Bedroom ensuite w/ Separate Entrance. Steps to John Diefenbaker Elementary & Hugh Boyd Secondary (IB Program). West Dyke Trail & Golf Courses nearby. You will love it, call now to book your private viewing! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast and Sutton Group - 1st West Realty - Aedis Realty
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10051 SPRINGHILL Crescent in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2537899
10051 SPRINGHILL Crescent Richmond V7E 1W7
$2,560,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2537899
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,735 sq. ft.
Prestigious corner lot home in the exquisite Steveston North area. A great home for a family with a large living & family room & media room. Quality & elegance is everywhere, great detail, high end kitchen cabinets & appliances, granite countertops & light fixtures. Schools, shopping & parks are a mere stone throw away. Must see for everyone. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
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10439 NO. 1 Road in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2543044
10439 NO. 1 Road Richmond V7E 1S3
$2,398,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2543044
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,000 sq. ft.
Luxury brand new house with excellent functional design, sitting on a 42 x119 lot, no waste of space and high-class materials located at the most desirable area in prestigious Steveston. This custom-built home offers 10' ceiling on main fl, high-end kitchen appliance. 4 ample size bedrooms + 3 washrooms + 1 laundry on upper floor. Main floor features kitchen and a very functional wok kitchen. 2 bedrms lane-way house (mortgage helper) & 2 car garage. Steves Elementary & Boyd Secondary Catchment. Walk distance to Steveston village. Close to shopping/restaurants/all amenities. Easy to show! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
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