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® # R2146123
$3,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2146123
- 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 4500sq interior and over 2100sq out door space. Luxury finishing inside & out with 16"4 ceiling in the living and dinning area, 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; Every 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 detailsColdwell Banker Prestige Rlty
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11811 DUNFORD Road in Richmond: Steveston South Home for sale in "Steveston" : MLS® # R2205957
$3,400,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2205957
BUILDER & INVESTOR ALERT! Potential to build 3 detached houses and subdivide to 3 lots. Or hold to build in future - long term tenant with high rental income. Call today to review the plans. More detailsSutton Centre Realty - Aedis Realty
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3671 SPRINGFIELD Drive in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS® # R2205064
$3,380,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2205064
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,871 sq. ft.
The newly custom built home, situated on 8722 sqft lot in great neighbourhood Steveston North. Extensive detailed craftsmanship & quality throughout inside & outside. Tons of natural light into every area. Hardwood floor throughout the main living areas, elegant tile flooring in kitchen & bathrooms, 100% warm carpeting in bdrms & media room, open kitchen equipped with appliances Miele/large island, media room equipped w/ Bose sound system. 4 ensuite bdrms w/ balconies upstairs (2 master bdrms!). Features include A/C, HRV, radiant in-flr heating, smart home control system, laundry room w/ LG W/D, 3-car garage plus open available parking space, fenced backyard etc. Short walking distance to Manoah Steves Elem. & Dyke Trail. Easy access to Hugh Boyd Sec., community centre, Steveston Village. More detailsRE/MAX Select Properties - Aedis Realty
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3120 SPRINGFIELD Drive in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS® # R2206198
$2,998,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2206198
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,542 sq. ft.
Luxury custom built home located in the neighbourhood of Steveston North. Very functional floor plan with all 5 bedrooms having ensuite bathrooms. Large open concept kitchen and spice kitchen with high quality appliances and countertops. Extensive crown moulding and trimming throughout the house, high ceilings, crystal chandeliers, A/C, HRV, security system, central vacuum, remainder of 2-5-10 NHW, three car garage, etc. Steps to Manoah Steves Elementary and close to Hugh Boyd High School (IB program). Close to the dyke, community centre, Steveston Village, the famous fisherman's market, shops/restaurants/cafes, etc. Not on bus route. More detailsMultiple Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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3280 SPRINGTHORNE Crescent in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS® # R2203327
$2,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2203327
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,150 sq. ft.
New luxury home in the prestigious neighbourhood of Steveston Village. Features tons of natural lights into every area, high ceilings, tile flooring throughout the main living areas, 100% carpeting in bdrms, chef's kitchen with high-end appliances/island. 4 ensuite bdrms upstairs. 1 bdrm & flex room on main flr. A/C, HRV, security system, vacuum, double garage with open available parking space, remainder of 2-5-10 NHW etc. Just steps to bus stop, dkye trail, Manoah Steves Elem. & Mcmath Secondary. 5 mins drive to Dixon Elem., Hugh Boyd Sec., Golf course, community centre, shops/cafes/restaurants/seafood markets of Steveston Village & much more. More detailsRE/MAX Select Properties - Aedis Realty
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3591 SPRINGTHORNE Crescent in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS® # R2208321
$2,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2208321
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,085 sq. ft.
New luxury home in the prestigious neighbourhood of Steveston Village. Exceptional quality and Contemporary design are evident through the entire house. Beautiful open concept floor plan with top of the line finishing, materials & workmanship throughout. A stunning gourmet kitchen with top line appliances, wok kitchen, adjoining dining area and an incredible media & wine bar lounge. Upper floor boasts 3 designer bdrms w/ ensuites, plus a luxurious master retreat & gorgeous. Just steps to bus stop, dkye trail, Manoah Steves Elem. & Mcmath Secondary. 5 mins drive to Dixon Elem., Hugh Boyd Sec., Golf course, community centre, shops/cafes/restaurants/seafood markets of Steveston Village & much more. A pleasure to show! More detailsSutton Group - Seafair Realty and Saba Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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4595 TRIMARAN Gate in Richmond: Steveston South House for sale : MLS® # R2214850
$2,788,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2214850
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,315 sq. ft.
New Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
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3726 SPRINGFIELD Drive in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS® # R2193428
$2,698,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2193428
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,338 sq. ft.
Under construction 3,300 sq ft Luxurious Home on a 7,020 sq ft lot, with 5 bdrms, 5 & ½ bathrooms, South facing backyard. 4 bedrooms are south facing. Gorgeous designed with exceptional features such as: Air Conditioning, Radiant Heat, HRV, Security Monitoring, Walk Out Wok Kitchen, Engineering Hardwood, Tile Flooring and Concrete Tile Roof. Walking distance to schools: Steves Elementary School and Hugh Boyd Secondary School with IB Mid Yr Program. Only minutes away from the Renowned Historic Steveston Village with restaurants, Marina, and Gary Point Park. 20 more days to complete the construction. Buy it and pick your favorite Home Finishing. More detailsNew Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
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3231 SPRINGFORD Avenue in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS® # R2183593
$2,690,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2183593
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,205 sq. ft.
This new house is situated on 6514 sqft lot in Richmond's prestigious neighbourhood Steveston North. It is characterized by open floor plan that creates an excellent flow throughout. Elegant tile flooring throughout main living areas, 100% carpeting in bdrms, expansive kitchen w/ large island & S/S appliances, 3 bdrm & media room (can be used as extra bdrm) upstairs / 1 bdrm on main flr, huge rooftop deck you can enjoy outstanding ocean views & great for outdoor entertainment etc. Special features : A/C, 2-car attached garage, security system, central music, vacuum etc. Just steps to west dyke trail, Manoah Steves Elem. & Hugh Boyd Sec. Conveniently close to restaurants/retails/shops/services of Steveston Village. It is a perfect location where you can enjoy life. Move in ready! More detailsRE/MAX Select Properties - Aedis Realty
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10951 SPRINGMONT Drive in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS® # R2184067
$2,599,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2184067
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,198 sq. ft.
This Craftsman style home boasts attention to detail with one of the most sapcious layouts for a 5 bedroom home in the popular Steveston area. This efficient floor plan allows for open living room and dining room space, great for entertaining, bright family room opens seemlessly into the southern exposed fenced yard through a 8' slider door. Main floor features a separate 1 bedroom suite can be perfect for elderly parents, nanny or as a mortgage helper. Home features: engineered hardwood throughout, 4 bedrooms up en-suited, AC/HVAC with heat pump, radiant floor heat, designer sheer blinds throughout, built-in laundry space perfect drop zone from 2 car garage, built in security monitoring system. Schools: Steves Elementary and Hugh Boyd Secondary. More detailsSotheby's Int'l Realty Canada - Aedis Realty
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