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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10777 SPRINGMONT Drive in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2758798
10777 SPRINGMONT Drive Richmond V7E 1X4 
$3,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2758798
- 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 ft interior and over 2100 sq outdoor space. Luxury finishing inside & out with 16"4 ceiling grand entrance, custombuilt library, elevator, dome ceiling, gym, home office, home theater, nanny suite, high tech alarm system, lots of LED color lighting, 900 sq ft 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 sq ft makes this home so unique and never seen in Richmond. School catchment: Steves Elementary & Boyd Secondary. Quiet, safe & friendly neighborhood. Walking distance to Ocean. More detailsListed by Coldwell Banker Prestige Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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10400 CORNERBROOK Crescent in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2757665
10400 CORNERBROOK Crescent Richmond V7E 4H4
$3,388,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2757665
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,551 sq. ft.
Welcome to this stunning custom-built luxury home, situated on a beautiful and picturesque street. The property boasts a sprawling 7031 sqft lot, with a magnificent 3551 sqft home (3357 sqft according to building plans). This modern and open-concept home features soaring high ceilings and comes equipped with top-of-the-line appliances, as well as a convenient Wok Kitchen. The property has a spacious 4-bedroom layout upstairs, each with their own en-suite bathrooms, as well as an additional legal 1-bedroom suite downstairs. Located in a prime and highly convenient location, this home is a true gem that must be seen to be appreciated. No ditches or power lines obstruct the view, allowing you to fully enjoy the beauty of your surroundings. Don't miss your chance to make your own dream home. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - 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
$3,300,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2745737
BUILDER ALERT! Lots for Sale in Steveston! 7920 sq ft in the heart of the Village. No access to property or home. 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. have your realtor reach out for any information required. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast - Aedis Realty
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4431 STEVESTON Highway in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2753672
4431 STEVESTON Highway Richmond V7E 2K4
$3,088,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2753672
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,091 sq. ft.
This very stylistic house of 5 beds was originally built by the founder of Steveston! The original house structure has undergone full modem renovation inside-out in 2015-16 (Everything brand new: including roof, floors, kitchen with quartz countertop, tiles, electrical appliances and cabinets, double-glass windows, doors, large front doors, blinds, all interior and exterior paints, lightings including chandeliers, electrical house gate-- totally around $300,000 spent). This property boasts a 2-bed suite w/sep. entrance in great move-in condition, a large porch, tons of storage spaces, a 75' x 150' lot, a tranquil and private backyard garden, one covered parking, 6-car open-area parking, and walking distance to a prestigious elementary school and McMath Sec. School. A MUST-SEE! More detailsListed by Grand Central Realty and Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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3671 SPRINGTHORNE Crescent in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2736983
3671 SPRINGTHORNE Crescent Richmond V7E 1Z8
$2,988,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2736983
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,058 sq. ft.
Like-new condition house i n the most desirable neighbourhood of SPRING in t he Steveston are a. This beautiful home features a functional layout with 4 bedrooms a nd a den , 5 bathrooms , double height foyer and living room, bright and spacious bedrooms. Large wok kitchen with h i gh end appliances and cherry wood cabinetry . Other features includ e A/ C, radiant heating, quartz countertops , central vacuum, security system, and the glass hobby room at the back yard makes for a great living area with more natural lighting . Close to school s , public transit , West Dyke Trail , Fishman ' s Wharf . More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Riverside Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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5120 WILLIAMS Road in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2725639
5120 WILLIAMS Road Richmond V7E 1K1
$2,499,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2725639
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,153 sq. ft.
\This assembled development site is situated along Williams Rd between No 2 Rd and Railway Ave. Combined with the neighbouring property, this site boasts approx. 21,600 sqft in total with great frontage. The City of Richmond Official Community Plan and the Arterial Road Land Use Policy have designated the block to be densified into duplex/triplex developments. With more young families and downsizers in Richmond, similar townhouses and duplex/triplex projects in the surrounding area have gotten great success. Walking distance and short drives to elementary & secondary schools. Great amenities nearby with parks and shopping. Within 10 minutes drive to both Steveston Harbour and Richmond Centre. Create your desirable multi-duplex/triplex community here at this amazing location. Call for info! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
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5140 WILLIAMS Road in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2725759
5140 WILLIAMS Road Richmond V7E 1K1
$2,499,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2725759
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,953 sq. ft.
This assembled development site is situated along Williams Rd between No 2 Rd and Railway Ave. Combined with the neighbouring property, this site boasts approx. 21,600 sqft in total with great frontage. The City of Richmond Official Community Plan and the Arterial Road Land Use Policy have designated the block to be densified into duplex/triplex developments. With more young families and downsizers in Richmond, similar townhouses and duplex/triplex projects in the surrounding area have gotten great success. Walking distance and short drives to elementary & secondary schools. Great amenities nearby with parks and shopping. Within 10 minutes drive to both Steveston Harbour and Richmond Centre. Create your desirable multi-duplex/triplex community here at this amazing location. Call for info! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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11140 7TH Avenue in Richmond: Steveston Village House for sale : MLS®# R2758183
11140 7TH Avenue Richmond V7E 3B8
$2,498,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2758183
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,372 sq. ft.
Rare find Corner lot with 40 feet frontage, 100 feet SOUTH facing depth in Steveston Village. Step to Dyke, village, shopping, community center, parks, public transaction, and all level schools. School catchment is McMath Secondary and Lord Byng Elementary School. This elegant home with open floor plan and 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. 7 South-facing windows ensure ample lighting for sizeable common areas and 2 bedrooms. A bedroom on the first floor with full bath suits all generations in the family. Walk-in closets for all bedrooms give everyone long-term storage and tidier rooms. It boasts quality materials and workmanship, high-end cabinets with quartz countertop and artistic tiles. Occupation now with AC, HRV, Radiant Heat installed, backed by 2 -5-10 warranty. March 25&26 2-4 PM open house. More detailsListed by Metro Edge Realty - Aedis Realty
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3780 GEORGIA Street in Richmond: Steveston Village House for sale : MLS®# R2747179
3780 GEORGIA Street Richmond V7E 2S2
$2,389,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2747179
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,280 sq. ft.
Live in luxury in the heart of Steveston Village with this gorgeous custom-built home, offering 4 spacious bedrooms and a den/office on the main floor. No detail has been overlooked in the creation of this stunning property, with a large open kitchen perfect for entertaining, radiant in-floor heating, and air conditioning. You'll enjoy a south-facing backyard, perfect for outdoor living year-round with a covered patio and fireplace, as well as a double garage accessible from the lane. . Located just steps from shopping, entertainment, and recreation, this home truly has it all. Don't miss out on this opportunity to raise a happy family in one of Richmond's top school catchments, Lord Byng Elementary and McMath Secondary School. This is a must-see property that you won't want to miss! More detailsListed by Sutton Group - 1st West Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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10571 NO 1 Road in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2725989
10571 NO 1 Road Richmond V7E 1S3
$2,380,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2725989
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,400 sq. ft.
Builders and 1st time buyer alert! Prime sub-dividable lot with potential Coach RCH zoning. Steps from Garry Pt, Steveston Village, community ctr, etc. Manoah Steves Elementary, Boyd Secondary. 3 yr old water tank, 12 yr old H/E furnace, well kept house still in good condition, lane access with huge driveway can park 5 cars. L/level has a nice mortgage helper suite with bonus 2 pcs ensuite in one of the bdrm. Plumbing pipes partially updated in 2010. Live in now and build later. Price reflects the cost of approx. $22K to replace the whole back fence with fence gate and the whole back deck/staircase/railings. Meas done by Seller and are approx. buyer to verify any info deemed important. Repairs quotation with listing. 24 hrs notice to show More detailsListed by Selmak Realty Limited - Aedis Realty
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