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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10381 HOLLYWELL Drive in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2827088
10381 HOLLYWELL Drive Richmond V7E 5C8 
$4,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2827088
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 6,239 sq. ft.
Located in Richmond's most prestigious Steveston North area. First class craftsman and custom built on a 8116 sqf lot. Open concept layout with high ceiling,spacious living & dining area. Gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances with luxury finishes throughout the entire house.6 bedrooms with 7 bathrooms. Master suite with huge walk-in closet, 4 pieces ensuite and a private Sauna.Unique gardening, steps to the catchment of McKinney Elementar y and Steveston/London Secondary School. More detailsListed by Sutton Group - 1st West Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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5191 MONCTON Street in Richmond: Steveston South House for sale : MLS®# R2800388
5191 MONCTON Street Richmond V7E 3B2
$4,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2800388
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 1,041 sq. ft.
Developers ALERT! 2 side-by-side lots - total 27606 sf lot with neighbouring 5171 MONTON STREET in desirable area close to Steveston Village. School catchment: Westwind Elementary and Steveston-London secondary. Excellent opportunity for a joint venture project or long term holding property house in good livable condition. Land value only . More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3071 STEVESTON Highway in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2867213
3071 STEVESTON Highway Richmond V7E 2J4
$4,280,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2867213
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,682 sq. ft.
This custom-built Steveston North home boasts high ceilings, hardwood, and European tile flooring across three levels. Crystal chandeliers adorn living areas, while the chef's kitchen features Miele appliances and a breakfast bar. With attention to detail evident throughout, the main floor hosts one bedroom, media, and office spaces. Upstairs, four ensuite bedrooms await. A top-floor recreation room offers a wet bar and sauna, opening to a rooftop deck with water and mountain views. Additional features include a patio with BBQ, A/C, HRV, sound, security systems, and a 2-5-10 NHW. Located near bus stops, Dyke trail, parks, and Steveston Village amenities, including shops, restaurants, and cafes, this residence offers easy access to schools and the community center. More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3551 SHUSWAP Avenue in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2865023
3551 SHUSWAP Avenue Richmond V7E 2A9
$3,618,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2865023
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,989 sq. ft.
Immaculate Italian style executive home within walking distance of Steveston Village. Wide open main kitchen with quartz counter top, subzero fridge/freezer, spice kitchen with professional gas stove, 5 beds, each with ensuite baths, 20 foot high ceiling living room and family room. Floor to ceiling glass window in family room. More detailsListed by Sutton Group - 1st West Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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3480 SHUSWAP Avenue in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2842227
3480 SHUSWAP Avenue Richmond V7E 2A8
$3,399,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2842227
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,715 sq. ft.
Gorgeous custom built house situated in the quiet Steveston North neighbourhood. This 3715 sqft home offers 5 fully en-suited bedrooms, including media room and one bedroom on the main floor. Southwest exposure, 7439 sqft lot, high ceiling and open layout on main floor with chef-inspired kitchen, air-conditioning, HVAC, Security system, in-ground automatic sprinkler system, top of the line stainless steel Jenn-air appliances, Electrolux Fridge, quartz and granite countertops, wok-kitchen, wine cellar in the media room and plenty of storage space. Walking distance to Steveston Village, the West Dyke Trail, restaurants, parks and community centre. Call now for your private tour. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Properties - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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