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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7 4120 STEVESTON Highway in Richmond: Steveston South Townhouse for sale : MLS®# R2854894
7 4120 STEVESTON Highway Richmond V7E 2K3 
$999,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2854894
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,314 sq. ft.
Four Bedroom townhome located at historical and peaceful Steveston area. One bedroom is on Main floor. Newer roof. Newer appliances includes stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, and microwave. Giant walk-in closet at master bedroom. A very private South facing backyard, end unit, with good storage and 2 parking spots & 2 outside storage sheds. Only a short stroll into Steveston village, great shopping, weekend market, community, library, and coffee shops, etc. More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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27 10840 SPRINGMONT Drive in Richmond: Steveston North Townhouse for sale in "SPRINGFIELD 2" : MLS®# R2863615
27 10840 SPRINGMONT Drive Richmond V7E 3S5
$988,888Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2863615
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,395 sq. ft.
Steveston North. Don't miss this TOTALLY RENOVATED 3 bdrm - 2 bath townhouse... in a highly desirable location just minutes to popular Steveston Village and dyke trails. You can't beat this location! Upscale renovations include .. new kitchen & bathroom cabinets, stylish quartz countertops, new stainless steel appliances, vinyl plank flooring, tile & carpets upstairs. All new plumbing fixtures including new bath tub, with 2 sinks in the upstairs bathroom, lighting, windows, all new interior doors, closet doors & closet organizers . The fireplace in the livingroom has also been completely re-designed and modernized. You'll enjoy a glass of wine in the newly landscaped rear private yard too. Nothing left to do-quick possession is possible! More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4 6300 LONDON Road in Richmond: Steveston South Townhouse for sale in "MCKINNEY CROSSING" : MLS®# R2857591
4 6300 LONDON Road Richmond V7E 6V6
$909,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2857591
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,215 sq. ft.
Welcome to your new home in the prestigious McKinney Crossing community, located in beautiful Richmond. This meticulously designed 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms unit offers an unparalleled blend of comfort, style, and convenience. The thoughtfully designed layout offers ample space for relaxation and entertaining, while the bedrooms provide privacy and comfort. The unit's orientation is a true treasure, as it faces the awe-inspiring beauty of the mountains and picturesque farmland to the North. Embrace the serenity of Northern exposure and immerse yourself in the natural beauty that surrounds you. One of the standout features of this property is the rare inclusion of two parking stalls, ensuring you will always have convenient parking options. More detailsListed by Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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123 5800 ANDREWS Road in Richmond: Steveston South Condo for sale in "The Villas" : MLS®# R2858067
123 5800 ANDREWS Road Richmond V7E 6M2
$888,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2858067
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,010 sq. ft.
The Villas - Large 2 bedroom plus DEN, & ensuite STORAGE, 2 parking, ground floor, corner unit/patio views over agricultural land. Great floor plan, open kitchen, 9' ceilings, LOTS of BIG WINDOWS! In-floor radiant hot water heat & gas fireplace included in maintenance fee... leave you feeling cozy year-round. Just steps from your door lead you to walking trails & the Steveston boardwalk... perfect for pet lovers (1 dog/2 cats)& cyclists. Call for your private viewing. Wheelchair accessible!! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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96 10200 4TH Avenue in Richmond: Steveston North Townhouse for sale : MLS®# R2851967
96 10200 4TH Avenue Richmond V7E 1V3
$869,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2851967
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 1,419 sq. ft.
Your new home awaits in Steveston North's Manoah Village. 3 bedrooms plus a den! New windows thru out. Lots of natural light. A beautiful custom built feature wall with mantel & electric fireplace surround for those cozy nights. Fully fenced and beautifully landscaped backyard patio for relaxing evening bbq's. Well run strata with maint fees which cares for the gated community that has acres of mature greenspace, kids park, walking paths, outdoor pool & clubhouse w/ kitchen, f/p for your family functions. Extra storage. Covered parking w/ add'l spaces avail. Elementary is across the street. High School min. away (FR & Anglo). Walking distance to scenic Steveston & West Dyke Path. More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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