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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11420 LEEWARD Gate in Richmond: Steveston South House for sale : MLS®# R2871710
11420 LEEWARD Gate Richmond V7E 4K9 
$2,988,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2871710
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 2,875 sq. ft.
Discover luxury living in the heart of Steveston South! This exquisite brand new executive home boasts Fisher & Paykel appliances, a full wok kitchen, and opulent engineered hardwood floors throughout. Stay cozy in any season with a full heat pump system for optimal air conditioning and heating. The contemporary open floor plan design creates an inviting space for both entertaining and relaxation. With five ensuited bedrooms, including a lavish master suite, there's plenty of room for the whole family. Park with ease in the two-car garage. Plus, benefit from being within the coveted catchment zones of Westwind Elementary and R.A. McMath Secondary, ensuring top-notch education for your children. SAT 2-4PM & SUN 3-5PM | APRIL 20TH & 21ST More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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10400 CORNERBROOK Crescent in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2850956
10400 CORNERBROOK Crescent Richmond V7E 4H4
$2,958,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2850956
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,392 sq. ft.
Luxury meets comfort & convenience at this stunning 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom home. Featuring the highest quality fixtures and materials throughout. Granite countertops, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wok Kitchen, and high ceilings only scratch the surface of what this home has to offer. Upstairs, you'll find 4 bedrooms, each with its own ensuite. This residence also features a one-bedroom legal suite, perfect for extended family or rental income. Outside, you will enjoy a private fenced backyard--ideal for kids and pets. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, and parks, this home offers the perfect blend of elegance and convenience. Don't miss your chance to experience Richmond luxury—schedule a viewing today! More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty - Aedis Realty
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3400 SPRINGFIELD Drive in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2866139
3400 SPRINGFIELD Drive Richmond V7E 1Y8
$2,850,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2866139
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,116 sq. ft.
Luxury meets comfort in this custom-built 4 bed+den + 4 bath home. Enter into the double height foyer ft. a grand LED lit curved staircase. Seamlessly entertain guests from indoors to outdoors w/ eclipse folding doors. The heart of the home ft. quartz counters, s/s appliances, and expansive island w/ built-in wine rack. Upstairs ft. 3 ensuite bedrooms & primary suite w/ walk-in closet & south-facing patio. Melt away stress in the in-ground hot tub & sauna, or relax & lounge by the outdoor fire table & water fountain, all within the fully landscaped & fenced backyard. Manoah Steves & Hugh Boyd schools both within a 3-min drive. Go for a morning stroll along the West Dyke Trail or Garry Point Park, or drive 5 mins to vibrant Steveston Village. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3671 SPRINGTHORNE Crescent in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2793188
3671 SPRINGTHORNE Crescent Richmond V7E 1Z8
$2,838,800Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2793188
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,058 sq. ft.
Like-new condition house in the most desirable neighbourhood of SPRING in the Steveston area. This beautiful home features a functional layout with 4 bedrooms and a den, 5 bathrooms, double height foyer and living room, bright and spacious bedrooms. Large wok kitchen with high end appliances and cherry wood cabinetry. Other features include A/C, radiant heating, quartz counterrtops, central vacuum, security system, and the solarium at the back yard makes for a great living area with more natural light. Close to schools, public transit, West Dyke Trail, Fisherman's Wharf. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Riverside Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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11331 FRIGATE Court in Richmond: Steveston South House for sale : MLS®# R2861458
11331 FRIGATE Court Richmond V7E 4M4
$2,748,800Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2861458
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 3,752 sq. ft.
This rarely available LUC home offers 3752 sf of spacious living in a quiet cul-de-sac in Steveston. Stunning finishings with 5 bdrms, games & media room with 5 ensuites & 2 half baths. Almost new with a modern open plan for a growing family where everyone needs their own space. The main floor is bright & inviting with a great room concept, a large gourmet main & spice kitchen, & triple French doors leading to a beautifully landscaped yard & party-sized patio w/retractable awning. Other features incl: A/C, HRV, radiant heat, gas stove, double wide fridge & lots of parking in the c-d-s. Within walking distance to McMath High & Homma Elementary, Steveston Village, Community Center & many parks & trails. Explore the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in this exceptional home. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Austin Kay Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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