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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10720 RAILWAY Avenue in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2713469
10720 RAILWAY Avenue Richmond V7E 2B8 
$2,300,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2713469
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,077 sq. ft.
4 bed 2 bath rancher/bungalow situated on over 10,000 sqft of land in the prime neighborhood of Steveston North! Ideal for builders, located just steps away from O'Hares Pub, transit stops, and just a short walk or ride into Steveston Village. Catchment schools include James McKinney Elementary and Steveston London Secondary. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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12188 BUCHANAN Street in Richmond: Steveston South House for sale : MLS®# R2738536
12188 BUCHANAN Street Richmond V7E 0C2
$2,299,900Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2738536
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,921 sq. ft.
Vanda's thirty single-family homes are nestled in Richmond's picturesque Steveston community. These modern three and four bedroom homes are influenced by location and designed with thoughtful details, both expected and extraordinary, enhancing the everyday lifestyle for families, new and established. Where the river's currents merge with the ocean, the rich history of Steveston Village is coloured by its waterfront setting. Within this scenic harbour, small-town charm is paired with boating activities and marine attractions, creating a unique and welcoming community. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty and Nu Stream Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4808 GARRY Street in Richmond: Steveston South House for sale : MLS®# R2734329
4808 GARRY Street Richmond V7E 2V3
$2,298,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2734329
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 2,413 sq. ft.
Stunning 5 bed, 5 bath family home sits on a larger 32x130SF lot in desirable Steveston! Excellent location with excellent floor plan with provision for potential one bedroom suite. Top of the line materials, appliances & workmanship. Bright & spacious with double height living & family room. Features radiant floor heating, imported Italian tiles, Kohler plumbing, A/C, HRV, Viessman GERMAN boiler, skylights & more. Westwind Elementary & McMath Secondary catchment. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Riverside Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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11726 4TH Avenue in Richmond: Steveston Village House for sale : MLS®# R2748877
11726 4TH Avenue Richmond V7E 3H4
$2,298,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2748877
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,058 sq. ft.
Richmond's quality Builder presents a gorgeous 4 bed 3.5 bath home in one of Richmond's famous neighborhoods, Steveston Village! Blending old and new, this home is modern luxury at its finest, using nothing but the best in quality materials and workmanship. Imported European counters, tiles and fireplace inserts, custom detailed woodworking on the walls and magnificent ceilings, and top-of-the-line fixtures and faucets. A kitchen fit for the discerning chef of the family adorned with a spacious wok kitchen and professional series appliances. A truly unique floor plan in this home is fit for any size family. Don't miss out, these homes don't come up too often. 2-5-10 Warranty Incl. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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12228 ENGLISH Avenue in Richmond: Steveston South House for sale : MLS®# R2719784
12228 ENGLISH Avenue Richmond V7E 6S8
$2,298,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2719784
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 1,973 sq. ft.
This BRAND NEW home sits in Steveston Village which is ranked one of the best neighbourhoods in Metro Vancouver. This modern finished home with black accents is equipped with Bosch stainless steel appliances throughout, soft close cabinetry, central air conditioning, a security system with cameras, and 2 car double garage (just to name a few). Walking through the beautiful glass staircase will present you with 4 bedrooms that all have an ensuite bathroom. Easily take an evening stroll at Fishermans' Wharf, Steveston Village, nearby dykes and rivers or to the many parks surrounding the property. There is an amazing school catchment, transit and community centre just are just minutes away, and 2-5-10 New Home Warranty included. Ready to move in! Definitely a must see! Rooms Virtually Staged. More detailsListed by Multiple Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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