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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104 6111 DYKE Road in Richmond: Steveston South Condo for sale in "THE SHORE" : MLS®# R2842479
104 6111 DYKE Road Richmond V7E 3R3 
$2,358,800Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2842479
- 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. Please note that photos are of the showhome - unit 202. Showhome open Saturdays and Sundays 12-4 PM More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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201 6111 DYKE Road in Richmond: Steveston South Condo for sale in "THE SHORE" : MLS®# R2855395
201 6111 DYKE Road Richmond V7E 3R3
$2,358,800Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2855395
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,997 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. *Please note the photos are of the showhome - unit 202. Showhome open Saturdays and Sundays 12-4 PM More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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3880 GEORGIA Street in Richmond: Steveston Village House for sale : MLS®# R2853947
3880 GEORGIA Street Richmond V7E 2S2
$2,298,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2853947
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,055 sq. ft.
Custom Design Home in the Heart of Steveston Village. No detail was overlooked in this finely crafted 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath home, including H/W radiant heat throughout, all high-end Grohe and Kholer Fixtures and Faucets, custom wood cabinets with German made slow closing doors & drawers, clean and smooth finished woodwork flows seamless through the whole home, high-end Appliances in kitchen & wok kitchen, all European imported tiles and counters tops, air conditioning, HRV and more. Relax in the spa-like En suite w/ soaker tub. Just a five-minute walk to Steveston shopping and dining this is a can't miss opportunity! Call today to book your appointment! Open house Sunday, Mar 3rd, 2-4pm. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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10551 LASSAM Road in Richmond: Steveston North House for sale : MLS®# R2855819
10551 LASSAM Road Richmond V7E 2C2
$2,250,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2855819
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,882 sq. ft.
Location Location Location!!!! Fabulous 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath family home on a quiet tree-lined street in Steveston North. 4 bay windows & 4 skylights bring in loads of natural light. Traditional kitchen with eating area & family room overlooking the sundeck, beautiful green space at backyard. Granite kitchen counters, hardwood flooring in the family room, fully renovated main bathroom, custom window coverings throughout, & more. Great school catchments-McKinney Elementary & London Secondary. Walking distance to schools, parks & transit. More detailsListed by Multiple Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3660 PLEASANT Street in Richmond: Steveston Village House for sale : MLS®# R2860608
3660 PLEASANT Street Richmond V7E 2P8
$2,199,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2860608
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,399 sq. ft.
Welcome to "The Village"! Get ready to be impressed by this expansive property nestled in the heart of Steveston Village. This south-facing gem boasts 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and lovely Japanese garden With nearly 2,194 SQFT of living space, you'll have ample room to live and entertain. Step outside onto the large deck or spacious patio equipped with gas BBQ outlets, perfect for enjoying sunny days and cozy evenings. Inside, you'll find top-notch features like quartz countertops, hardwood flooring, HRV, and radiant heating throughout. Indulge your culinary side with top-end appliances and luxurious fixtures. This home truly sets the standard for luxury living in the area. Don't miss your chance to own one of the biggest and best homes in the village! More detailsListed by Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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