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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5071 STEVESTON Highway in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS® # R2185414
$5,488,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2185414
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,837 sq. ft.
BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS ALERT. Large 23,950 SF (over 1/2 acre) TOWNHOUSE site in Steveston. Excellent location close to schools, parks, & transit, with a 15 min walk to Steveston Village. PUBLIC HEARING APPROVED for 9 unit TH development (Plans available). Opportunity to start construction in the fall 2017. Large 3800 SF livable house provides options. DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY. More detailsSutton Grp-West Coast Realty
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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 - Aedis Realty
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11811 DUNFORD Road in Richmond: Steveston South House for sale : MLS® # R2194363
$3,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2194363
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,112 sq. ft.
BUILDER & INVESTOR ALERT! Approved to build 3 new detached homes. Long term tenant with good income. More detailsKeller Williams Elite Realty - Aedis Realty
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3671 SPRINGFIELD Drive in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS® # R2180473
$3,380,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2180473
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,871 sq. ft.
BRAND NEW - magnificent custom home built on a 8722 sqft lot. Built with highest quality and extensive detailed craftmanship inside out. This elegant home features high ceiling, open kitchen, and functional wok kitchen equipped with Miele stainless steel appliances, home theatre equipped with BOSE sound system, radiant heating, HRV, AC, voice recognition smart home control system, and a unique tree fencing to provide privacy, creating a prestigious atmosphere. More detailsSutton Group - Seafair Realty - Aedis Realty
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3280 SPRINGTHORNE Crescent in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale in "STEVESTON NORTH" : MLS® # R2177481
$2,999,900Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2177481
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,150 sq. ft.
STEVESTON NORTH – 3150 SF luxury home with South exposed back yard. Features include - 5 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths including Master Bedroom suite with ensuite, wok kitchen, high ceilings throughout main floor and HRV & A/C and stainless steel kitchen appliances. Located in one of West Richmond's best neighbourhoods, close to Steveston Village, 5 min drive to Garry Point Park, Steveston Fisherman’s Wharf, restaurants, Steveston boardwalk and all levels of schools. Remainder of 2-5-10 New Home Warranty. OPEN HOUSE Saturday, August 5 from 2-4pm. More detailsRE/MAX Westcoast - Aedis Realty
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10340 SPRINGMONT Drive in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS® # R2194042
$2,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2194042
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,536 sq. ft.
Built with excellent and quality craftsmanship, backing onto green space. This beautiful new home offers a grand entry opening with high vaulted ceilings, hand painted murals, crystal chandeliers, AC, HRV, sprinkler, security system, tablet controlled lighting system are just some of the luxuries. Large open concept gourmet and WOK kitchen uses high quality appliances, tiling and counter tops. Extensive wood molding and trimming throughout the house, limestone fireplace, Italian tiling, beautiful landscaped gardens and park view all come together to make this one of a kind home; also with a legal suite! Close to St. Joseph the Worker (excellent private school), Manoah Steves (Montessori) elementary and Hugh Boyd (IB program) high school and steps to dyke. Open this week Sat 2-4 Sun 2-4 More detailsNew Coast Realty and Sutton Group - Seafair 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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10060 LASSAM Road in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS® # R2164177
$2,480,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2164177
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 2,814 sq. ft.
Maginificent custom built house in West Richmond, on 5220 Lot located on quiet Lassam Road. The gorgeous house finished with luxurious 2,814 SF living space, including 4 large bedrooms upstairs with unsuited bathrooms and one legal 1 bedroom suit on main floor. This modern designed house features 9ft ceiling on upper floor and 20' foyer on main. High end kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, top notch cabinetry and wok kitchen. Deluxe master suite features a spacious walk-in closet and big sundeck. Double garage, 4 camera security system, A/C & HRV and radiant heating, designed for your best comfort and safety in mind. Famous Steveston London High School and McKinney Elementary. More detailsKeller Williams Black Diamond - Aedis Realty
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