Steveston’s Village is a historic fisherman town in Richmond, B.C. filled with character, charm, and a growing community. This popular Richmond destination is rich in culture, and history, making it the perfect place to visit, explore, or relocate to! Discover some of the reasons why we love Steveston Village.
Steveston Village is a community rich in history
Steveston is home to two national historic sites, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Historic Site and the Britannia Shipyards Historic Site. that tell the unique story of Richmond’s history in the fishing industry. These two historical sites showcase to visitors B.C.s largest salmon cannery and where the multicultural workers lived throughout that time.
Year-round community events
Steveston hosts many well known events that happen year round to bring the community together while celebrating holidays, cultures, and the history of Steveson, B.C. Gather your friends and family together and get involved in the community by visiting some of the most popular events in Steveson, Some well known events include:
- Richmond Maritime Festival typically held in July or August aims to educate festival goers of the history of the city through characters, performances, and vendors.
- Richmond Night Market is held on the weekends starting in the spring and ending in early fall. It is a lively market with local food vendors, live music, and performances.
- Steveston Salmon Festival, a Canada Day party from 10am till the late evening with food, fireworks, and cultural performances.
Fresh Steveston seafood
There are some delicious restaurants found in Steveston ranging from Japanese, Malaysian, and American cuisine. However, the best in the area is of course, the local and fresh seafood. Check out one of these tasty restaurants serving up fabulous seafood: