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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10320 SEVILLE Place in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2609492
10320 SEVILLE Place Richmond V7E 3T9 
$4,280,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2609492
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,594 sq. ft.
One of a kind modern luxury home located in a quiet Cul-de-sac, no power pole, have sidewalk, 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
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4611 STEVESTON Highway in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2617922
4611 STEVESTON Highway Richmond V7E 2K4
$3,926,786Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2617922
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,796 sq. ft.
Rezoing is DONE!!!! The total lot size is approx. 33,500 sq ft. Townhouse Development Site! very close to DP!Must be sold with 4571 & 4591 Steveston Hwy. Has applied to develop 4571, 4591, 4611 Steveston Hwy. to construct 16 townhouse unit and one seconday suite (total 17 units). Great investment opportunity! More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
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10777 SPRINGMONT Drive in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2558516
10777 SPRINGMONT Drive Richmond V7E 1X4
$3,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2558516
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 4,337 sq. ft.
Very unique outstanding custom built Mediterranean style home in the most prestige Stevenson north area overlook the ocean. Corner lot, all stone decorated 3 level plus a separate accessory building close to 4500 sq interior and over 2100 sq out door space. Luxury finishing inside & out with 16"4 ceiling grand entrance, custom made library, elevator, dome ceiling, gym, home office, home theater, nanny suite, high tech alarm system, lots of LED color lighting, 900 sqft huge patio at the back; Each room has its own en suite and balcony plus roof top deck with fantastic ocean view, total deck area is over 1200 sqft made this home so unique that you never see in Richmond.school catchment: Steves Elementary&Boyd Secondary and quite, safe & friendly neighborhood walk distance to Ocean. 3D Virtual Model Link: https://www.seevirtual360.com/themes/50/notabs.aspx?listingID=43622&type=3d More detailsListed by Coldwell Banker Prestige Realty - Aedis Realty
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10771 SPRINGWOOD Crescent in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2577602
10771 SPRINGWOOD Crescent Richmond V7E 1X7
$3,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2577602
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,684 sq. ft.
VIEW VIEW VIEW! RARE FIND AMAZING WATER, OEACN AND DYKE VIEWS FROM ALL LEVELS OF THE HOUSE ! This Contemporary Luxury home total 3700 SQF inside the house is stunning in the huge lot, including 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. This home has top quality craftsmanship and design. Bright & high ceiling, features including gourmet kitchen with wok kitchen with high end supplies, hardwood flooring on main floor and wonderful roof deck, one ensuite guest room on main floor. Upper level 4 bedrooms all ensuite, and one beautiful media room. Walking distance to Robert Alex, McMath Secondary, Huge Boyd Secondary and Stevenston Community Center. IT'S Absolutely the GORGEOURS LUXURY DREAM HOME YOU MUST BUY AND OWN, HURRY, WON'T LAST! More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
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3131 SPRINGFORD Avenue in Richmond: Steveston North Duplex for sale : MLS®# R2620333
3131 SPRINGFORD Avenue Richmond V7E 1T8
$3,600,000Multifamily- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2620333
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 4,514 sq. ft.
One-of a kind WATERFRONT UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW!!! Located in beautiful Steveston North, right on the West Dyke Trail with stunning westfacing sunsets. 4 plex (non-conforming) on huge 10,560sq ft lot with separate entrances. Approx 98ft X 108sq ft. Corner unit on cul-de-sac. Elementary catchment- Steves, Secondary- Boyd. 3 sundecks (one is a massive wrap around). Huge fully fenced yard for garden lovers. Extremely private and quiet setting, excellent for entertaining! Huge potential for development on this duplex lot. Seller prefers rent-back and showing upon accepted offer. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - 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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3511 SPRINGFIELD Drive in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2567320
3511 SPRINGFIELD Drive Richmond V7E 1Z3
$3,299,999Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2567320
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,703 sq. ft.
A great opportunity to see your custom built home come to life!! This soon to be spacious home with 3,704 sqft living space on a 8,189 sqft corner lot. Comes with 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Bathrooms, Media Room, Spice Kitchen and much more! This dream home is located at Steveston North steps to Manoah Steves Park, 4 mins walk to Steves Elementary, and 5 mins drive to the famous Stevestons Fisherman's Wharf!! Existing plans, Design, and Built is included. Like to create your own ideas for your dream home? Please contact listing agent to find out more today!! More detailsListed by Grand Central Realty - Aedis Realty
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3700 SPRINGTHORNE Crescent in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2619508
3700 SPRINGTHORNE Crescent Richmond V7E 1Z7
$3,188,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2619508
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,480 sq. ft.
MODERN Masterpiece in one of Richmond's most prestigious neighbourhoods, Steveston North. Built and designed to perfection by reputable builder! Almost 3,500 sqft of luxurious living space on 2 well appointed levels offering a seamless lifestyle. Soaring ceilings, Marble Slabs, Limestone Fireplaces, Freestanding Stairs, Concrete floors and Custom Cabinetry! Great room along the back of the home boasts a Stunning Gourmet Kitchen with high-end appliances, Oversized Island, Wok Kitchen & adjacent eating area. Brand New Deck creates an excellent indoor/outdoor flow. Upper level features 4 spacious bedrooms with individual luxurious ENSUITES. Master bedroom has its own balcony. 3 Car Oversized Garage. Bonus 1 bedroom Legal Suite with separate access. First Open House: Sunday October 10, 2-4pm More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier - Aedis Realty
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3620 SABLE Avenue in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2623036
3620 SABLE Avenue Richmond V7E 2A5
$3,100,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2623036
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,458 sq. ft.
Quality custom built home sits on 7,371 sqft lot (south facing back yard) with 3,458 living space! Offers 5 spacious bdrms w ensuites. Open concept, high ceiling in living/family room. Absolute superb craftsmanship & finishing. Control 4 automation, crystal chandeliers, marble counters throughout, surround sound media room with star lighting. High end appliances with steam over, top of line cabinetry, central air conditioning, radiant heating, 8 camera security system, 2 car garage. Nook area retreats to high ceiling covered patio overlooking huge sunny landscaped backyard! Main floor Separate entry 1 BDRM LEGAL SUITE. Quiet & friendly neighborhood, Close to Shopping Mall/Restaurant/Library and Community center. School Catchment: Steves Elementary & Boyd Secondary. Easy to Show! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
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3240 SPRINGFIELD Drive in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2549887
3240 SPRINGFIELD Drive Richmond V7E 1Y7
$2,990,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2549887
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,060 sq. ft.
This beautiful home with the luxurious & modern finishing is located in the most desirable neighborhood of Steveston area, a very quiet & friendly neighborhood. Open layout offers 1 bedroom + Living & kitchen legal suite on main floor is good for mortgage helper. Upstairs has 4 large bedrooms with all ensuite; radiant heat floor throughout all of the living area & sidewalks with no DITCH and Electrical wire. Three car garage, walking distance to Village shops, restaurants, Steveston Community Centre, Dyke Trails. Manoah Steves Elementary and Hugh Boyd Secondary School. Call for your private showing!! More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
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