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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4780 STEVESTON Highway in Richmond: Steveston South Land for sale : MLS®# R2768529
4780 STEVESTON Highway Richmond V7E 2K3 
$2,580,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2768529
OPPORTUNITY IS KNOCKING! Excellent 11,033 sq ft, RC-2 zoned prime building lot. Property is ready for subdivision and your ideas! So much potential with this amazing property in the Fantastic Steveston South neighbourhood. Don't miss your chance for development in this great area. Call today for your private tour! More detailsListed by Sutton Group Seafair Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3131 RICHMOND Street in Richmond: Steveston Village House for sale : MLS®# R2824358
3131 RICHMOND Street Richmond V7E 2V4
$2,499,900Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2824358
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,307 sq. ft.
Welcome to your coastal oasis in the heart of Steveston Village! This beautiful modern farmhouse offers 4 bedrooms + den, 4 full bathrooms, & an abundance of exquisite features including smart light switches, smart alarm and security system, built-in vacuum, AC & HRV. Stay cozy by the gas fireplace during cool evenings & indulge in the seamless indoor-outdoor experience with a 12-foot European sliding door opening to a vaulted covered patio, perfect for entertaining and soaking in the sea breeze. High ceilings in the family room flood the space with natural light, creating an inviting ambiance. Channel your inner chef in the gourmet kitchen, equipped with a premium Fisher & Paykel appliance package & a full spice kitchen for culinary enthusiasts. Experience Steveston Village living today! Showings by appointment only. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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12251 ALLIANCE Drive in Richmond: Steveston South House for sale : MLS®# R2830575
12251 ALLIANCE Drive Richmond V7E 6J5
$2,499,800Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2830575
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,689 sq. ft.
STEVESTON SOUTH - beautifully maintained, executive home with 6 bdrms & 4 full bathrms walking distance to coveted Homma Elementary. Spacious & functional layout, with vaulted ceilings in the foyer leading into the formal living room with gas f/p, leading into the media room/den. Open concept kitchen, dining room, & family room with f/p & bar perfect for a big family & entertaining. 1 bdrm & 1 full bath on the main floor. Upstairs features a huge primary suite with double vanity sink, soaker tub & walk-in shower. Upstairs main bathroom renovated in 2023, one of the bdrms has an ensuite with standup shower. Incredible SW exposed backyard with mature landscaping & stamped concrete patio. Dble car garage, stamped concrete driveway on one of largest lots in the neighbourhood! By appt only. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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104 6111 DYKE Road in Richmond: Steveston South Condo for sale in "THE SHORE" : MLS®# R2815591
104 6111 DYKE Road Richmond V7E 3R3
$2,498,800Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2815591
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,982 sq. ft.
Welcome home to The Shore in Steveston, a boutique waterfront establishment offering thirteen luxury residential units, each with private gated garages, semi-private elevator access and serene river views. This 3 bedroom + den unit offers a south facing private 460sf patio. Modern artisanal styling blends natural refinement in two designer colour schemes offering subtle textures and rich materials to create an inviting interior. Each unit plan has been deliberately arranged to connect with the magnificent light, harbour, greenway park, and river views. All homes enjoy spacious decks with serene water views. Don't wait, this limited offering won't last. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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202 6111 DYKE Road in Richmond: Steveston South Condo for sale in "THE SHORE" : MLS®# R2815603
202 6111 DYKE Road Richmond V7E 3R3
$2,498,800Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2815603
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,064 sq. ft.
Welcome home to The Shore in Steveston, a boutique waterfront establishment offering luxury residential units, each with private gated garages, semi-private elevator access and serene river views. This 3 bedroom + den unit offers a west facing private 389sf patio. Modern artisanal styling blends natural refinement in two designer colour schemes offering subtle textures and rich materials to create an inviting interior. Each unit plan has been deliberately arranged to connect with the magnificent light, harbour, greenway park, and river views. All homes enjoy spacious decks with serene water views. Don't wait, this limited offering won't last. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
