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®# R2641116
10777 SPRINGMONT Drive Richmond V7E 1X4 
$3,788,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2641116
- 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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3511 SPRINGFIELD Drive in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2740529
3511 SPRINGFIELD Drive Richmond V7E 1Z3
$3,299,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2740529
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,744 sq. ft.
BRAND NEW!! Welcome to your 5-bed, 6-bath home located at the most desirable Steveston neighbourhood. Enter into your future home and you'll be greeted by the spacious spacious 16ft ceiling living room with a cozy gas fireplace and tile flooring with radiant heating. Relax in the main floor with 10ft ceiling throughout or outside at your exquisitely landscaped and private fenced-in backyard. Your designer kitchen features new S/S appliances and a wok kitchen. Upstairs you’ll find your master bedroom with ensuite and walk in closet, and bedrooms with their own ensuite. Enjoy a day in Steveston Village, parks, or leisurely strolls along the West Dyke Trail! Minutes away from the soon-to-be rebuild Steveston Community Centre, 60000sqft recreation and community hub. More detailsListed by Grand Central Realty - Aedis Realty
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10051 SPRINGHILL Crescent in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2670368
10051 SPRINGHILL Crescent Richmond V7E 1W7
$2,888,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2670368
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 4,144 sq. ft.
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, great detail, high end kitchen cabinets & appliances, granite countertops & light fixtures. Schools, shopping & parks are a mere stone throw away. Must see. Open house: Sat, 12/10, 2-4pm. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3671 SPRINGTHORNE Crescent in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2736983
3671 SPRINGTHORNE Crescent Richmond V7E 1Z8
$2,888,000Residential 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
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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10100 LASSAM Road in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2733497
10100 LASSAM Road Richmond V7E 2C1
$2,788,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2733497
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,981 sq. ft.
High quality custom built home located in the most desirable area of Richmond. Over 8800 sqft lot area, 3,981 sqft living space. Very functional layout, with rarely find 5 very good size bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on the second floor. Two with ensuite bathroom, and two Jack & Jill style bedrooms. Main floor has one bedroom with ensuite bathroom and a office. Large bright kitchen, plus a wok kitchen and a pantry. Lots of storage room. Radiant heating throughout the house. Fresh paint and newer flooring. 5 minute walk to James McKinney Elementary. Steveston London Secondary catchment. Book your showing today! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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11180 CARAVEL Court in Richmond: Steveston South House for sale : MLS®# R2713219
11180 CARAVEL Court Richmond V7E 4L2
$2,788,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2713219
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,159 sq. ft.
Quality Construction by Penta Builders Group, timeless design for this beautiful 4 bed 4.5 bath family home located in popular Steveston South neighborhood! This 3150+sqft of living space with a private rear yard backing onto greenbelt perfect for year around entertaining. Great room floor plan, gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, radiant heating, and A/C. A huge bonus game room on the third floor. Walking distance to McMath Secondary school and Steveston Village. A must see! More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty (Kingsway) Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
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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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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
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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11140 7TH Avenue in Richmond: Steveston Village House for sale : MLS®# R2732475
11140 7TH Avenue Richmond V7E 3B8
$2,498,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2732475
- 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. Open House: Oct 30, 2022 (Sun) 2-4 PM More detailsListed by Metro Edge Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3780 GEORGIA Street in Richmond: Steveston Village House for sale : MLS®# R2736798
3780 GEORGIA Street Richmond V7E 2S2
$2,488,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2736798
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,280 sq. ft.
In the Heart of Steveston Village. Gorgeous custom built home with 4 bedrooms and a den/office on the main floor. No detail was overlooked in this finely crafted home. Large open kitchen. Double garage in the rear accessible from the lane. South exposure on the backyard is ideal for outdoor living all-year-round with a covered patio and fireplace. Air-Conditioning, Security System, radiant in-floor heat & landscaped yard. Fabulous location steps to all levels of schools, shopping, entertainment, and recreation in the Village. A must see! Ideal home to raise a happy family. School Catchments are Lord Byng Elementary and McMath Secondary - Top Secondary School in Richmond. Showings by Appointments ONLY More detailsListed by Sutton Group - 1st West Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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