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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10871 SPRINGWOOD Court in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2407750
$3,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2407750
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,965 sq. ft.
Welcome to this 5000 sqft brand new home on a 12179 sqft big lot in Steveston North, 1 minute walk from the the West Dyke Trail with spectacular mountain and ocean views. This unique and luxurious house hosts 5 en-suited bedrooms(4 up and 1 main) and 6 bathrooms, an office and a spacious media/multi function room . It offers top of line MIELE appliances in both Main and Wok kitchen , Schonbek chandeliers throughout the house ,imported marble and engineering hard wood flooring, Air conditioning, HRV, Central Vac, 3 car garage and a Smart Home System. 385 sqft covered porch with fire place and sundeck on the 2nd floor makes your summer time even more enjoyable. 2-5-10 warranty plus 50 year warranty on roof is included. Minutes walk to school, shopping and public transit. Wait no more! More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty First
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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10777 SPRINGMONT Drive in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2364736
$3,680,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2364736
- 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, 900sq 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 1200sq 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. More detailsListed by Coldwell Banker Prestige Realty - Aedis Realty
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- 604-657-1111
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3860 WILLIAMS Road in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2402991
$3,188,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2402991
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,303 sq. ft.
Gorgeous BRAND NEW home in desirable neighbourhood with oversized lot/backyard. Huge 3 car garage, 4 bedrooms upstairs each with walk-ins and en-suites, vaulted ceilings, media room, big and bright second kitchen, outdoor cooking area/BBQ, separate suite for in-laws or rental, gated property in quiet neighbourhood, AC, the. best finishes and details - this home is worth seeing for yourself. More detailsListed by Angell Hasman & Assoc.Rlty.Ltd - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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10600 TREPASSEY Drive in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2404632
$2,499,800Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2404632
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,458 sq. ft.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3060 SPRINGFIELD Drive in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2410080
$2,495,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2410080
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,235 sq. ft.
This outstanding custom home has two separate living quarters. The top floor has an open concept living, dining room kitchen, open den and 3 good size bedroom, 3 bathrooms and a large south facing deck. Main level has a beautiful great room featuring a large chefs kitchen, dinning room and living room. That opens out on to a well landscaped south facing backyard and patio. 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on the main with an office and large laundry/ hobby room. Some neat features include 3 car garage, top of the line euro style windows and space to put in an elevator if your family requires it. This home is one of the most unique, quality built home we’ve seen in Steveston. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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10875 SPRINGMONT Gate in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2319418
$2,399,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2319418
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,104 sq. ft.
2 Yeas new benchmark for craftsman style 5 bedrooms in popular Stevenson Ave. With this great location you can leave the car at home and enjoy the best of she Stevenson Marina lifestyle. Walk to the trails, the dyke, the parks, take a bike ride to the village for lunch or take the city bus right from your house to everywhere else. Open floor plan on the main level is highlighted with over sized windows, soaring 16' ceiling & a state of the art kitchen/entertaining space that combines ultra modern details with efficient layout. The top floor incl 4 bright bdrms & a Irg private outdoor area finished with rich natural woods & sustainable finishing. Schools: Manoah Steves and Hugh Boyd Secondary.Open House on every Sat 2pm-4pm More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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10640 HOLLYBANK Drive in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2391288
$2,398,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2391288
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 3,268 sq. ft.
Rarely available 3 levels brand new home in Richmond. Located in the most friendly and quite Steveston North area in Richmond. South/North facing, back yard facing school park, with unobstructed park and mountain view! Custom built home with top of the line materials and craftsmanship. 3 stories building, with 6 bedrooms in total. Main floor features one bedroom with ensuite, second floor with 4 bedrooms all with ensuite, top floor with one rec room and a spare bedroom. Air-conditioning, radiant heat, HRV, smart home system, vacuum built-in, and worry-free 2-5-10 warranty. Best school catchment, McKinney Elementary & Steveston London Secondary. Great family home! Book your showing today! More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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10511 SKAGIT Drive in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2371216
$2,395,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2371216
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,474 sq. ft.
BEST QUALITY PRICE in the neighborhood in this BRAND NEW HOUSE. GST Included! Warranty 2-5-10; 4 In-Suites up-stairs each Bedroom with it's own bathroom; HIGH CEILIGNS with access sigh to 2nd floor in living room; GREAT FINISHINGS with Designer choices of paint, countertops, wood band on stairs and in living room. Very noticeable Spacious Living areas. Large Dining Room; Possibility Media Room, Possibility nanny suite with separate entrance; To the choice of the buyers. The house has Built-in vacuum, Air Conditioner, HRV. Reasonably spacious Back Yard with small trees at fence. Everybody visiting the house falls in love with it. Catchments: STEVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MCMATH SECONDARY SCHOOL. More detailsListed by Sutton Group Seafair Realty - Aedis Realty
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11071 MERCHANTMAN Place in Richmond: Steveston South House for sale in "STEVESTON SOUTH" : MLS®# R2377014
$2,290,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2377014
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,315 sq. ft.
Brand New custom designed masterpiece with over 1,065sqft of outdoor space! This ultra modern home in South Steveston is built with superior workmanship. Enjoy lunch from your 140sqft deck with unobstructed view of the North Shore mountains or spend an evening with friends & family on a 304sqft roof deck. Top floor has a large RECRM w/wet bar, large MBDRM, quartz countertops, hardwood flooring, high end bathrooms & custom cabinetry. With this great location you can leave the car at home and enjoy the best of the Steveston lifestyle. Don't miss the chance to own a truly extraordinary home with a unique & superior floorplan with lots of open spaces and natural lighting! MOTIVATED SELLER, easy to show. OPEN HOUSE Oct 12, 2-4pm, More detailsListed by Bal Realty Services Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3420 WILLIAMS Road in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2404479
$2,288,786Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2404479
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,115 sq. ft.
Quiet side of Williams, West of No 1 Road. Stunning brand new 4 bedroom + den & media room home offers 3115 sq ft living area. Bright open & contemporary floor plan on a private 60 x 108 = 6513 sq ft South facing backyard lot. Spacious feeling with high ceilings in the entry, living & family rooms with an extra large kitchen with Jennair Appliances. Media room on main floor can be used as a bedroom with full ensuite. Great finishings with quality materials & detailed craftsmanship with glass staircase, feature fireplaces, built in cabinets, air conditioning, wok kitchen leading in the covered patio, and 4 ensuited bedrooms upstairs with a spa like master ensuite & private South facing balcony. Just half a block from the dike & within walking distance to Seafair Mall, Manoah Steeves Elementary & Hugh Boyd High Schools. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Austin Kay Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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