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®# R2364736
10777 SPRINGMONT Drive Richmond V7E 1X4 
$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, 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. More detailsListed by Coldwell Banker Prestige Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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5611 STEVESTON Highway in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2417908
5611 STEVESTON Highway Richmond V7E 2K7
$3,098,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2417908
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,300 sq. ft.
67,123 SF LAND ASSEMBLY with 495' FRONTAGE. Designated for townhomes under OCP. Prime Steveston North location between No. 2 Road and Lassam Road. Adjacent property to the east just started development for townhomes. Please drive by, DO NOT disturb the owners. 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®# R2427769
10875 SPRINGMONT Gate Richmond V7E 1Y3
$2,598,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2427769
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,104 sq. ft.
3 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. More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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10051 SPRINGHILL Crescent in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2420527
10051 SPRINGHILL Crescent Richmond V7E 1W7
$2,499,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2420527
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,735 sq. ft.
Prestigious corner lot home in the exquisite Steveston North area. A great home for a family with a large living & family room & media room. Quality & elegance is everywhere, great detail, high end kitchen cabinets & appliances, granite countertops & light fixtures. Schools, shopping & parks are a mere stone throw away. Must see for everyone. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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5551 STEVESTON Highway in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2417142
5551 STEVESTON Highway Richmond V7E 2K7
$2,400,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2417142
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,060 sq. ft.
Last large land assembly between No. 2 Road and Railway. Designated for townhomes in the OCP. Nine sellers have assembled 67,123 square feet with 495 frontage and depth of 150. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4080 WILLIAMS Road in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2442974
4080 WILLIAMS Road Richmond V7E 1J8
$2,388,800Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2442974
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,533 sq. ft.
Amazing & high quality custom built 3,533 SF mansion on a large 7,301 SF lot in Steveston North. Featuring 5 spacious ensuite upstairs and downstairs, theatre room, high ceiling & chandelier with gas f/p in grand living room. Grand family, dining rooms and eating area beside a beautiful kitchen w/ island, custom cabinets & wok kitchen along w/ high end appliances. A/C, radiant heat and HRV system warms and cools the home. Large rear patio and south-facing backyard. Walking distance to transit, Seafair mall, community centre, Steveston Village, school catchments of all levels. Do not miss this opportunity! Open House March 14/15 2-4PM. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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5531 STEVESTON Highway in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2418302
5531 STEVESTON Highway Richmond V7E 2K7
$2,310,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2418302
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,019 sq. ft.
Last large land assembly between No. 2 Road and Railway. Designated for townhomes in the OCP. Nine sellers have assembled 67,123 square feet with 495 frontage and depth of !50 .. DRIVE BY. Do not disturb owners. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3751 SHUSWAP Avenue in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2423636
3751 SHUSWAP Avenue Richmond V7E 2E8
$2,188,888Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2423636
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,901 sq. ft.
DO NOT MISS THIS! Fabulous Investment and a great Development opportunity in Steveston Village North. Keep the tenants $3000 per month until you are ready to build 2 homes with 2 coach homes on the PLA ready lots. Big 67.24 x 112.2 (8192sq.ft.) lot in a quiet & friendly area of Richmond with a back lane access, walking distance to schools, a place where you know who lives in your neighbourhood. Please do not disturb tenants or walk on property. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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10470 HOLLYBANK Drive in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2446470
10470 HOLLYBANK Drive Richmond V7E 4S5
$2,050,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2446470
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,512 sq. ft.
Great quality home located in the Steveston neighbourhood. This property features four bedrooms and four full bathrooms with air-conditioning and radiant in-floor heating, kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances, solid wood floor cover throughout the second level. Master bedroom ensuite has panoramic view of the park. Owner maintains an extremely good condition of the property. GREAT VALUE TO BUY!! ACT NOW!! More detailsListed by Coldwell Banker Vantage Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3899 GARRY Street in Richmond: Steveston Village House for sale : MLS®# R2419728
3899 GARRY Street Richmond V7E 2T7
$1,949,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2419728
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,290 sq. ft.
Brand new home in Steveston Village. Quality built by experienced and reputable builder. Beautiful and spacious home with high ceilings in Living Room. Open layout with big kitchen, large second kitchen and a bright generous size family room. Features 4 large bedrooms and 3 full bthrms up. Master bedroom with private balcony and gorgeous ensuite. High end appliance package, designer lights and excellent plumbing fixtures. Great detail to finish, workmanship & materials. Hot water radiant heat on both floors. Central A/C and HRV. Built -In Vac, Complete Security Sys, all window coverings included. Double car garage with space for a workshop. North/South lot. Excellent opportunity to enjoy the Village lifestyle with excellent rec, dinning, schools and shopping amenities at your at doorstep. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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