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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5191 MONCTON Street in Richmond: Steveston South House for sale : MLS®# R2800388
5191 MONCTON Street Richmond V7E 3B2 
$4,988,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2800388
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 1,041 sq. ft.
Developers ALERT! 2 side-by-side lots - total 27606 sf lot with neighbouring 5171 MONTON STREET in desirable area close to Steveston Village. School catchment: Westwind Elementary and Steveston-London secondary. Excellent opportunity for a joint venture project or long term holding property house in good livable condition. Land value only . More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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10381 HOLLYWELL Drive in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2827088
10381 HOLLYWELL Drive Richmond V7E 5C8
$4,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2827088
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 6,239 sq. ft.
Located in Richmond's most prestigious Steveston North area. First class craftsman and custom built on a 8116 sqf lot. Open concept layout with high ceiling,spacious living & dining area. Gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances with luxury finishes throughout the entire house.6 bedrooms with 7 bathrooms. Master suite with huge walk-in closet, 4 pieces ensuite and a private Sauna.Unique gardening, steps to the catchment of McKinney Elementar y and Steveston/London Secondary School. More detailsListed by Sutton Group - 1st West Realty - Aedis Realty
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4611 STEVESTON Highway in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2834676
4611 STEVESTON Highway Richmond V7E 2K4
$3,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2834676
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,796 sq. ft.
DP IS READY! DP IS READY! REZONING IS DONE! GREAT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT launches 16 units (plus one secondary suite) of Townhouse in prestigious Steveston North Area, floor area approx. 33,500 sf! Best Value, ONLY $625,000/door. Selling assembled with adjacent with 4571 & 4591 Steveston Hwy. Central location, close to transits, schools, parks, and Shopping Malls. School catchment: Diefenbaker Elementary & Boyd Secondary. Don't miss out! More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
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12115 1ST Avenue in Richmond: Steveston Village Condo for sale : MLS®# R2814373
12115 1ST Avenue Richmond V7E 3M1
$3,580,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2814373
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 5,902 sq. ft.
The whole building for sale. Great Investment opportunity in famous Steveston Village, located at the heart of village. Commercial and Residential mixed use Property on 50*131.86=6600 SF lot. Two stories stratified building about 5900 SF, with two street level retail units and four one bedroom residential suites above. All 6 units are separately metered for hydro and all 4 residential suites have there own insuite laundry, dishwasher and hot water tank. There are 11 surface parking stalls at the rear of the building. The current CS3 zoning allows FAR 1.0. However a 3 stories building and FAR 1.6 can be considered through city rezoning application. Steps to famous Fisherman's Wharf, restaurants, shops, dike, water and everything. McMath Secondary, and Byng Elementary or Homma Elementary. More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier - Aedis Realty
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3480 SHUSWAP Avenue in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2824220
3480 SHUSWAP Avenue Richmond V7E 2A8
$3,488,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2824220
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,715 sq. ft.
Gorgeous custom built house situated in the quiet Steveston North neighbourhood. This 3715 sqft home offers 5 fully en-suited bedrooms, including media room and one bedroom on the main floor. Southwest exposure, 7439 sqft lot, high ceiling and open layout on main floor with chef-inspired kitchen, air-conditioning, HVAC, Security system, in-ground automatic sprinkler system, top of the line stainless steel Jenn-air appliances, Electrolux Fridge, quartz and granite countertops, wok-kitchen, wine cellar in the media room and plenty of storage space. Walking distance to Steveston Village, the West Dyke Trail, restaurants, parks and community centre. Call now for your private tour. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Properties - Aedis Realty
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3691 CHATHAM Street in Richmond: Steveston Village Land for sale in "STEVESTON VILLAGE" : MLS®# R2745737
3691 CHATHAM Street Richmond V7E 2Z1
$2,999,999Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2745737
BUILDER ALERT! Lots for Sale in Steveston! 7920 sq ft in the heart of the Village. With the current zoning as CS3 you have the ability to build up to 3 stories with commercial on the main floor and 2 floors of residential above. Vintage 1950's home is being sold as is, where is, no viewings of the home inside please do not trespass on the property as walking on terrain may pose risk. The property is zoned at CS3 and details are available. Please have your realtor reach out for any information required. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
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4591 STEVESTON Highway in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2834298
4591 STEVESTON Highway Richmond V7E 2K4
$2,950,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2834298
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,258 sq. ft.
DP IS READY! DP IS READY! REZONING IS DONE! GREAT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT launches 16 units (plus one secondary suite) of Townhouse in prestigious Steveston North Area, floor area approx. 33,500 sf! Best Value. Selling assembled with adjacent with 4571 & 4611 Steveston Hwy. Central location, close to transits, schools, parks, and Shopping Malls. School catchment: Diefenbaker Elementary & Boyd Secondary. Don't miss out! More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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10260 NO 1 Road in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2780564
10260 NO 1 Road Richmond V7E 1S2
$2,888,888Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2780564
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 4,725 sq. ft.
**NEW PRICE** First time on the Market almost 5000 square foot 7 Bedroom 5 Bathroom Custom built by the Owner located in the sought after Steveston North area located close to Steveston Village, Garry Point Park, YVR Airport, Shopping, Recreation Facilities and much more. Home comes with a 2 bedroom LEGAL Suite which is a great mortgage helper. Within walking distance to École John G. Diefenbaker Elementary and R.A McMath Secondary High School. Fully equipped with A/C, Sauna, Steam-shower, Elevator, Sunroom and a 3 Car Garage with a Huge brick Paved Drive-way to park all your vehicles and toys. Backyard is wonderful for kids to play and to entertain your guests. Click on Link for more pictures and Virtual tour. Book your appointment today! More detailsListed by Medallion International Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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3671 SPRINGTHORNE Crescent in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2793188
3671 SPRINGTHORNE Crescent Richmond V7E 1Z8
$2,838,800Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2793188
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,058 sq. ft.
Like-new condition house in the most desirable neighbourhood of SPRING in the Steveston area. This beautiful home features a functional layout with 4 bedrooms and a den, 5 bathrooms, double height foyer and living room, bright and spacious bedrooms. Large wok kitchen with high end appliances and cherry wood cabinetry. Other features include A/C, radiant heating, quartz counterrtops, central vacuum, security system, and the solarium at the back yard makes for a great living area with more natural light. Close to schools, public transit, West Dyke Trail, Fisherman's Wharf. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Riverside Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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10591 SORREL Drive in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2818100
10591 SORREL Drive Richmond V7E 2B4
$2,718,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2818100
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,047 sq. ft.
This well-maintained quality 3,047 sq ft custom home is on a comer lot in desirable Steveston North. This 5 bedroom 4 bathroom home boasts a fabulous floor plan. The main floor features a Chefs Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a 64" fridge, huge Island, granite countertops, and wall oven. The Great Room lends itself to entertaining, flowing seamlessly to the eating area and living room. Upstairs are 4 spacious bedrooms with ample closet and storage space. Walk to Village shops, restaurants, Steveston Community Centre, Dyke Trails, and the catchment school Ecole McMath. Other features include in-floor radiant heat, engineered maple hardwood floors, HRV, security system, built-in vacuum. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
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- 604-657-1111
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